This list of fundraising charity rides in New England is maintained by Bike New England. Please visit the ride sites to view the current routes and updated information.
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INDEX
Connecticut
Angel Ride, Union CT - The annual Angel Ride has become a Memorial Day weekend tradition, benefitting the Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp, established in 1991 for severely burned children.… Continue reading Angel Ride, Union CT 
Annual Tour of Lights – Bike for Thought, Groton CT - The Annual BIAC Bike for Thought "Tour of Lights" provides views of historic lighthouses while raising funds to provide critical brain injury prevention and resource services throughout Connecticut, starting from UCONN's Avery Point in Groton CT.… Continue reading Annual Tour of Lights – Bike for Thought, Groton CT 
Bike MS,Windsor CT - Bike MS has raised over $1 billion through their annual cycling fundraisers. This ride starts in Windsor, CT. Multiple mileage options are offered. View the Bike MS website for the current routes. 2016 routes 100 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 50 miles Route at… Continue reading Bike MS,Windsor CT 
Bike MS: Stamford/Fairfield County CT - Details at the Event site Start/End Location: Middlesex Middle School, 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd, Darien, CT 06820 Routes: 25, 50 & 75 Miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 
Bike the Beach, Fairfield CT - Bike the Beach enjoys a picturesque route beginning at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Connecticut, passing by scenic beaches through five historic New England towns. ROUTE GPS FILES 10 mile route GPS file 20 mile route GPS file 45 mile route GPS file download link 62 mile route GPS file 62 mile ride Route at RideWithGPS… Continue reading Bike the Beach, Fairfield CT 
Bloomin’ Metric, Westport, CT - Cycle Along Stunning Beaches and Through Classic New England Countryside. 4 Fully Supported Routes. … Continue reading Bloomin’ Metric, Westport, CT 
Closer to Free, New Haven CT - Closer to Free is a fundraising ride for Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven Century Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course Metric Century Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Connecticut Tour des Farms - Since 2003, thousands of riders and volunteers have participated in numerous Connecticut Tour des Farms bicycle rides. Tour des Farms is designed to raise awareness and funding to implement Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development's agricultural and conservation projects.… Continue reading Connecticut Tour des Farms 
CT Challenge, Westport CT - The CT Challenge bike ride is the main source of funding for the nonprofit organization Mission. Mission is dedicated to helping the 15.5 million cancer survivors in Connecticut and throughout the U.S. rebuild, improve and prolong their lives through exercise, nutrition, mind-body health and community-building support programs.
Up to 2,000 riders ride a 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100-mile route starting and finishing at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, CT.… Continue reading CT Challenge, Westport CT 
Ride for Children , Oxford CT - The Ride for Children has 15, 32, & 50 mile bike ride & 2k walk leaving from Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT. Routes for beginners and experienced riders. Beneficiary: BHcare is a regional nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated system of care for adults, children and families who are struggling with mental… Continue reading Ride for Children , Oxford CT 
RIDE For Our Vets, Stamford CT - The RIDE For Our Vets benefits the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (www.ctveteranslegal.org) Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Location: Point72 headquarters, Stamford, CT 25-mile route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 50-mile route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX… Continue reading RIDE For Our Vets, Stamford CT 
Rock to Rock Earth Day ride, New Haven CT - Rock to Rock riders raise support for more than 20 local groups — all doing high-impact work to create a healthier, greener community. Rock to Rock begins at Common Ground (358 Springside Avenue -directions), at the base of West Rock Park, and finishes at College Woods at East Rock Park. Along the way, we stop… Continue reading Rock to Rock Earth Day ride, New Haven CT 
Sharon’s Ride For Epilepsy, Westhaven CT - The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut is dedicated to improving the lives of people with epilepsy and their families. There are now 4 locations for the Annual Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk For Epilepsy, West Haven, Farmington, Tolland, and Stamford. Saturday, May 19, 2018 – West Haven & Farmington Sunday, May 20, 2018 – Tolland & Stamford Walk/Run: $30 per person… Continue reading Sharon’s Ride For Epilepsy, Westhaven CT 
Steeple Chase, Mansfield CT - The annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour offers 20, 35, 50, 62.5 and 100 mile routes winding through 14 towns in scenic northeastern Connecticut, plus a 5 mile walking route. Preregister by visiting http://www.steeplechasebiketour.org. Location of Event: Eastern Connecticut State University Athletic Complex, 69 Mansfield City Rd. in Mansfield, CT. 100 miles 62.5 miles 50 miles 35 miles 20… Continue reading Steeple Chase, Mansfield CT 
Steeple Chase, Mansfield CT - The annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour is a fundraiser for three area non-profit organizations: Windham Area Interfaith Ministry, Perception Programs and the Windham Region No Freeze Project. The Bike Tour features 100, 62, 50, 35 and 20-mile routes through scenic Northeastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner, as well as a 5-mile walk. The rides start at the ECSU Athletic… Continue reading Steeple Chase, Mansfield CT 
Summer Breeze, Madison CT - The Southern Connecticut Cycle Club and the Sarah Foundation offer the Summer Breeze Ride for Autism along Connecticut back roads with shoreline views, starting from the Polson Middle School in Madison, CT. 2016 routes 15 Miles: Map My Ride 15 or Strava 15. Download 15 Mile Cue Sheet 22 Miles: Map My Ride 22 or Strava 22. Download 22 Mile Cue Sheet 50 Miles: Map… Continue reading Summer Breeze, Madison CT 
Thread City Cyclers Century - The Thread City Cyclers Century starts in Willimantic CT and meanders to Colchester along lightly traveled country roads. From Colchester, you’ll descend through the twisty turns of Devil’s Hopyard State Park, and cross the Connecticut River at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam… After a 25 mile loop through Killingworth and other sleepy villages west… Continue reading Thread City Cyclers Century 
Tour de Lyme - Lyme, CT is known for its scenic beauty, low traffic, and varied terrain. Participants in Tour de Lyme help support the Land Trust. 2018 route 60 miles:: Detailed cue sheet here and a map of the Challenge Ride 2016 and GPS file of the Route. The Valley 26 miles, The Family – 8 miles. 2015 route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue… Continue reading Tour de Lyme 
Tour of the Litchfield Hills - The Tour of the Litchfield Hills starts at Coe Park in downtown Torrington MA (map to start) and is a fundraiser for for the Center for Cancer Care Fund. Note that much of this ride is on busy major highways. The Tour offers non-competitive 12, 30, 50, 75, and 100 mile bike rides through the scenic… Continue reading Tour of the Litchfield Hills 
William Raveis Ride, Norwalk CT - Site: raveisridewalk.com Location: Norwalk, CT 5 mile walk, 12, 25 and 50 mile rides Beneficiary: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Maine
Bike Maine - BikeMaine is a fully-supported, seven day cycling tour held in mid-September, the prime time to cycle in New England. The days are still warm, the nights are comfortably cool, and a hint of fall color is just beginning to appear on the trees. Cyclists pedal an average of 55 miles per day along moderately challenging… Continue reading Bike Maine 
Champion the Cure Challenge, Brewer ME - The Champion the Cure century ride follows the Penobscot River north from Brewer Maine to Lincoln, then reverses course on highways with wide shoulders.… Continue reading Champion the Cure Challenge, Brewer ME 
Dempsey Challenge, Lewiston ME - The Dempsey Challenge is an annual international fundraising cycling / run or walk based in Lewiston, Maine benefiting the Dempsey Center, whose mission is to make life better for people managing the impact of cancer. Start: Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park, 46 Beech Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 View the 100 mile century ride from Lewiston at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26544999 Route at… Continue reading Dempsey Challenge, Lewiston ME 
Great Maine Getaway, Biddeford ME - On the two-day Great Maine Getaway ride for the National MS Society, cyclists hug Maine’s southern coastline. Start: University of New England Biddeford campus. 2016 Great Maine Getaway routes Saturday Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 25 miles (map) 50 miles (map) 75 miles (map) 100 miles (map)… Continue reading Great Maine Getaway, Biddeford ME 
Kennebunks Tour de Cure, Wells ME - Join the American Diabetes Association at the 2019 Kennebunks Tour de Cure Website: http://www.diabetes.org/kennebunkstourdecure Location: Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farms Road, Wells, ME, 04090 Routes: (This year’s route may vary) 100 miles 63 miles 30 miles 2018 63 mile route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX… Continue reading Kennebunks Tour de Cure, Wells ME 
Lobster ride, Camden ME - The Maine Lobster Ride originates at the Camden Snow Bowl in Camden, ME. 2016 routes 15 Miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 34 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 51 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and… Continue reading Lobster ride, Camden ME 
Loon Echo Trek, Bridgton ME - The Loon Echo Bike Trek offers 25, 50, 80 or 100 miles, with scenic rural roads, starting and ending in Bridgton, Maine, circling through the mountains to Bethel and back. The 18th annual Loon Echo Trek is the largest event benefiting the Loon Echo Land Trust! Proceeds from the event and sponsorship help us in… Continue reading Loon Echo Trek, Bridgton ME 
NE Parkinsons Ride, Old Orchard Beach, ME - The New England Parkinson’s Ride begins and ends in Old Orchard Beach, Maine with four loops from The Ball Park, home of the SURGE Baseball Team. 100 mile loop Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 50 mile loop Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet… Continue reading NE Parkinsons Ride, Old Orchard Beach, ME 
Seacoast Safari, Kittery-Biddenford ME - CF Cycle for Life is a fully-supported ride with route options of 30 miles, 65 miles or a Century.… Continue reading Seacoast Safari, Kittery-Biddenford ME 
The Maine Lobster Ride from Rockland ME - The Maine Lobster Ride supports the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s work to improve bicycling in Maine. Start from Rockland District High School. Rockland District High School, 400 Broadway, Rockland, ME. Visit Bike Maine for more information. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Trek Across Maine, Belfast ME - Join the American Lung Association for the 34th annual Trek Across Maine on Father’s Day Weekend – June 15 – 17, 2018. From the mountains at Sunday River to the sea in Belfast, cycle 180 miles across the state of Maine. This ride is fully supported by volunteers and trained medical staff, including support vehicles… Continue reading Trek Across Maine, Belfast ME Massachusetts
A Reason to Ride, Danvers MA - A Reason to Ride is a fundraiser to benefit cancer research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, starting from Danvers MA and visiting Wenham, Hamilton, Essex, Manchester by the Sea, Gloucester, Ipswich, Georgetown, Topsfield returning to Danvers. 2016 routes 10 mile cue sheet 25 mile cue sheet 50 mile cue sheet 50 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and… Continue reading A Reason to Ride, Danvers MA 
ALA Cape Cod Autumn Escape Trek - The American Lung Association Autumn Escape Bike Trek is a three day tour of Cape Cod after the summer season has passed, and is supported by more than 100 volunteers both at the start and finish lines and along the route at rest stops and intersections. Day 1 Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View… Continue reading ALA Cape Cod Autumn Escape Trek 
Amherst Pioneer Valley Farm Ride - The annual Farm Ride starts from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA and offers two full days of cycling in Pioneer Valley farm country, taking beautiful back roads. Arrowed route options range from 15-100 miles and include rest stops and S.A.G. support. Visit the Farm Ride site. 100 mile route Route at RideWithGPS View and print… Continue reading Amherst Pioneer Valley Farm Ride 
Autumn Escape Bike Trek, Plymouth MA - Location: Plymouth, MA Beneficiary: American Lung Association http://www.lung.org The American Lung Association Autumn Escape Bike Trek is a three day tour of Cape Cod after the summer season has passed, and is supported by more than 100 volunteers both at the start and finish lines and along the route at rest stops and intersections. 2017 Routes Day… Continue reading Autumn Escape Bike Trek, Plymouth MA 
Best Buddies Challenge, Cape Cod - Join The Best Buddies Challenge. The 100, 50, and 20 mile rides start from different locations and all end up at Hyannisport on Cape Cod. Each route takes riders along scenic, country roads to Hyannis Port. All rides are fully supported, with rest stops along the way and support vehicles on the road. Rental bikes are also… Continue reading Best Buddies Challenge, Cape Cod 
Bicycles Battling Cancer, Marlborough MA - Join the American Cancer Society’s Bicycles Battling Cancer ride for our scenic ride through Central MA and Southern NH. Riders of all levels welcome! Choose between three route options: 30, 70 or 100 miles along a well-supported ride. Together cyclists and volunteers come together to raise funds to help save lives and provide free programs and… Continue reading Bicycles Battling Cancer, Marlborough MA 
Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard, - Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard is more than a ride. It’s an experience grounded in camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination and pure enjoyment. It will be an experience you’ll never forget, shared with new friends and old. Start/End Location: Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, 100 Edgartown – Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 Route options:… Continue reading Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard, 
Bikes Not Bombs, Jamaica Plain MA - Bike Not Bombs’ Bike-A-Thon route maps are online for all four distance options. The rides start in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. The Bike-A-Thon offers a Century Route with options of 10 miles, 30 miles, 50 miles or 100 miles. Go to https://bikesnotbombs.org/bike-a-thon/routes. 2017 Routes 100 mile route map. 100 mile route GPX file 50 mile route map. 50… Continue reading Bikes Not Bombs, Jamaica Plain MA 
Boston Hub on Wheels - This year, riders have the option of selecting either the 10-mile family-friendly route or the more challenging 40-mile course. Visit the Hub on Wheels signup page. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Brain Tumor Ride, Waltham MA - Boston Brain Tumor Ride is an event to raise awareness and much-needed resources to fund critical brain tumor-specific programs to improve the lives of all those affected by brain tumors. Hosted by the National Brain Tumor Society, the Boston Brain Tumor Ride offers individuals and teams a chance to honor and remember loved ones, connect… Continue reading Brain Tumor Ride, Waltham MA 
Bravehearts Ride, Harvard MA - Every July more than 400 cyclists (from first timers, to weekend warriors, to Olympians) brave the BraveHearts 25 or 50 mile course through the backroads and challenging hills of Harvard, Massachusetts to help fund innovative medicines and memorable experiences for families facing devastating cancer diagnoses.… Continue reading Bravehearts Ride, Harvard MA 
Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, Compton RI to Woods Hole MA - The Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride supports the Buzzards Bay Coalition with a ride from Little Compton, RI to Woods Hole, MA… Continue reading Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, Compton RI to Woods Hole MA 
Cycle for Life, Holliston MA - Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life Start: 101 Summer St., Holliston, MA (map) Description: 12, 30 and 65 mile route options. Metric Century travels to historic Concord, MA. Extraordinary bike support from Landry’s Bicycle Shops. Delicious BBQ from Tennessee’s. 2012 route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Cycle for Shelter, Haverhill MA - The annual Cycle for Shelter to benefit Emmaus will be held at Northern Essex Community College. Cyclists can ride a 20-mile, 40-mile, 62-mile or 100-mile scenic route that will take them through Haverhill, MA, up to the seacoast of New Hampshire, and south through the North Shore of Massachusetts. Upon returning to the college, riders can… Continue reading Cycle for Shelter, Haverhill MA 
Cycle Massachusetts State Bike Tour - Cycle Massachusetts is dedicated to Celebrating Cycling in Massachusetts. We organize, participate and support many other rides in Massachusetts and we are active in promoting bicycle tourism so that others will see what a great place our state is for cycling. The Cycle Massachusetts State Bike Tour supports MassBike and better biking for Massachusetts. State Bike… Continue reading Cycle Massachusetts State Bike Tour 
Cycle Massachusetts State Bike Tour - Cycle Massachusetts State Bike Tour 2018 All our proceeds go to Massbike and we are their number one donor each year – check us out at www.cyclema.com. 2018 Description Discover Central Massachusetts as we ride a loop between Amherst and Worcester. Starting and ending in Amherst – Worcester host location 3 move days. 2017 Routes Day 1 – Greenfield Routes… Continue reading Cycle Massachusetts State Bike Tour 
Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée - The Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée (D2R2) was conceived in the 1990’s as just a favorite dirt-road loop in the hilltowns of Franklin County, Massachusetts. Since its birth as an organized ride 11 years ago, many have hailed D2R2 as the hardest, most beautiful, most fun, most traffic-free, most unique and overall best ride that they… Continue reading Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée 
Food Justice Bike Ride, Greenfield MA - Start/Finish at Just Roots Community Farm, 34 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, MA. Two scenic courses with some hills (15 & 43 miles) with proceeds going to Just Roots Community Farm.… Continue reading Food Justice Bike Ride, Greenfield MA 
Great River Ride - Starting from Westfield near the Mass Turnpike in western Massachusetts, the Great River Ride is “one of the best century rides in the USA” according to Bicycling Magazine. With almost 9000 ft of climbing over its 102 mile course, the Great River Ride is one of the most challenging centuries in New England. View and… Continue reading Great River Ride 
Harbor to the Bay (H2B) - The H2B Ride is a 125 mile ride from Boston to Provincetown to support people living with HIV and AID. Start: Northeastern University, Boston MA PDF Cue Sheet Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Impact Ride, Attleboro MA - Join some of the best cycling in southeastern New England with the IMPACT Ride. Proceeds go to the fight against breast cancer.
Location: Attleboro MA… Continue reading Impact Ride, Attleboro MA 
Kirwin/Murray Memorial Bike Ride, Falmouth MA - Falmouth Housing Corporation honors Peter Kirwin and Bob Murray, two champions of homelessness prevention and access to affordable housing in Falmouth. The Kirwin/Murray Memorial Bike Ride route follows the Falmouth Marathon route for about 29 miles, beginning at the Surf Drive Beach House. The shorter route will begin one half hour after and progress from… Continue reading Kirwin/Murray Memorial Bike Ride, Falmouth MA 
New England Classic, Bedford, MA - New England Classic 150 & 550 The New England Classic is a multi-day fundraising event presented by the nonprofit New England Classic Charity Bike Tour organization to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The New England Classic, or NEC, offers two-day and seven-day options both starting Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Bedford, Mass. at Middlesex Community College. The… Continue reading New England Classic, Bedford, MA 
North Shore Tour de Cure, Topsfield MA - The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. This ride starts at the fairgrounds in Topsfield, MA, 207 Boston St., Topsfield, Mass. Cycling routes are 12, 30, 63 and 100 miles. The 100-mile route is a Gran Fondo that features timed… Continue reading North Shore Tour de Cure, Topsfield MA 
Opacum Tour, Sturbridge MA - Join Opacum Land Trust on July 12, 2020 for a spectacular bike ride in south-central MA to benefit land conservation in the region. This scenic bike ride takes riders through several of our conserved properties in Brimfield, Sturbridge, Monson, and surrounding towns. Choose from 5 route options ranging from 2 to 100 miles. All routes are… Continue reading Opacum Tour, Sturbridge MA 
Pain in the Mass, Amherst MA - THE PAIN in the MASS TOUR was designed to help support The Tyler Foundation and the families affected by epilepsy.… Continue reading Pain in the Mass, Amherst MA 
Pan-Mass Challenge - The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is the nation’s original fundraising bike-a-thon and today raises more money than any other athletic fundraising event in the country. The PMC has contributed $303 million to lifesaving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since its 1980 inception. Start: Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, MA. Vintage route: Day 1: Sturbridge MA to… Continue reading Pan-Mass Challenge 
Ride for Angels, North Andover MA - Ride For Angels takes you through Northeast MA and Southern NH portions of New England to raise funds and awareness of Angel Flight NE’s mission. All of the donations given on behalf of these “Road Angels” will benefit Angel Flight NE. Angel Flight Northeast is a non-profit organization that provides free flights in private aircraft by… Continue reading Ride for Angels, North Andover MA 
Ride for Food, Dedham MA - Join the 7th annual Ride for Food, supporting local food pantries, community farms, and food rescue organizations. The last 6 years have generated $1.6M for local hunger-relief. The Ride for Food starts and finishes at the Noble & Greenough School in Dedham, MA. Participants have three routes (all of which wind through neighboring towns) to choose from.… Continue reading Ride for Food, Dedham MA 
Ride to Defeat ALS - The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter hosts its Annual “Ride to Defeat ALS."… Continue reading Ride to Defeat ALS 
Ride to defeat ALS, Wayland MA - Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to conquer Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Sunday, September 18, 2022 Start /Finish: The Longfellow Club, 524 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA. Event URL: https://donate.ma.als.org/ridetodefeatalsmassachusetts 70-Mile Ride 50-Mile Ride 25-Mile Ride
Ride to Thrive, Harvard MA - The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center is a 501c(3) non-profit organization based in Harvard MA. The Healing Garden is the premiere provider of integrative oncology care in Massachusetts, offering cancer support programs immersed in 8 acres of serene woodlands in the heart of Harvard, MA. For almost 20 years the Healing Garden’s goal has… Continue reading Ride to Thrive, Harvard MA 
Riding to Cure Rare Disease, Yarmouth MA - Riding to Cure Rare Disease is the signature charity bike ride for Cure Rare Disease. Riders will have an option to choose between the 25-mile route or the 50-mile route.… Continue reading Riding to Cure Rare Disease, Yarmouth MA 
River Valley Ice Cream Ride - Ice Cream Ride: http://www.icecreamride.com Start location: Turners Falls, MA Charities: MassBike Pioneer Valley, Turners Falls Riverculture and Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) Description: The River Valley Ice Cream Ride blends the best of summertime fun – bikes, gorgeous roads and ice cream. And, it supports organizations working to strengthen our communities, build our agricultural economy… Continue reading River Valley Ice Cream Ride 
Rodman Ride for Kids - The Rodman Ride for Kids is a 25, 50, and 100-mile non-competitive cycling fundraiser for at-risk children in Massachusetts and the youth focused social-service agencies that service them, agencies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands.The affiliated agencies raise funds through corporate sponsorships and ridership and matched at a rate… Continue reading Rodman Ride for Kids 
Stow MA Bike for the Woods - Stow Bike for the Woods supports the Stow Conservation Trust in Stow, MA. The shorter rides are fairly flat while the longer rides passing through Harvard, Littleton, Hudson, Marlborough, and Stow are more hilly. 14 mile route: Map Directions 28 mile route: Map Directions 46 mile route: Map Directions 65 mile route: Map Directions 19 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map… Continue reading Stow MA Bike for the Woods 
Stride for Habitat, Hingham MA - Stride for Habitat supports affordable housing, with 25 and 50-mile loop for cyclists and a 5 k cours for runners and walkers, with breathtaking views of the ocean.… Continue reading Stride for Habitat, Hingham MA 
The Last Gasp, Sandwich to Provincetown MA - The Annual LAST GASP! The 27th Annual LAST GASP! Ride from Sandwich to Provincetown in support of several Cape Cod Charities! Cape Cod Charitable Funraisers’ premier event is entering its 27th year with a bike ride from Sandwich to Provincetown, a scenic cruise through Cape Cod Bay back to Sandwich and topped off with an… Continue reading The Last Gasp, Sandwich to Provincetown MA 
Tour de Barnstable, Barnstable MA - This is the 5th year benefit ride though all 7 villages of Barnstable MA, 38 miles on June 9, 2019. Go to https://tourdebarnstable.com/… Continue reading Tour de Barnstable, Barnstable MA 
Tour de Greenbelt - The Tour de Greenbelt is sponsored by the Essex County Greenbelt’s Cox Reservation and Headquarters, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MA 01929. Go to tourdegreenbelt.org Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust works with local landowners and communities to conserve the region’s farmland, wildlife habitat, and scenic landscapes. Cue sheets 25-MILE Cue Sheet 50-MILE Cue Sheet GPX files 25-Mile GPX File 50-Mile… Continue reading Tour de Greenbelt 
Tour de Minnechaug Mountain, Wilbraham - The Tour de Minnechaug Mountain takes you through the historic countryside of the two New England towns of Wilbraham and Hampden, MA. All net proceeds benefit the youth development projects supported by Wilbraham Rotary Memorial Foundation.… Continue reading Tour de Minnechaug Mountain, Wilbraham 
Tour de South Shore, Hingham, MA - The McCourt Foundation’s 2018 Tour de South Shore Athletic Festival offers a 25 and 50 Mile Bike, a 5K Walk and a 5K Fun Run. Now everyday athletes, as well as avid cyclists, can get involved in a fun, healthy, community event. Participants can join an established team, start a new team, or go solo.… Continue reading Tour de South Shore, Hingham, MA 
Tri-State Trek, White Plains NY - Tri-State Trek, Riding for a cure for ALS, Chestnut Hill MA to West Haven, CT Day 1 route Day 2 route Day 3 route 2016 routes (Boston to White Plains) Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Vineyard Warrior Triathlon - Start: State Beach, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Bike route: Oak Bluffs north via Beach Road to Tisbury. Tisbury along State Road to West Tisbury. West Tisbury along Edgartown-Tisbury Road to Edgartown. Edgartown along Edgartown-Oak Bluffs Road to Oak Bluffs. Challenge: Ascend Sysiphus’ climb. 2017 route Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print mapGPX… Continue reading Vineyard Warrior Triathlon 
Will Bike 4 Food: Hatfield MA - WB4F is a non-competitive ride through the beautiful Pioneer Valley to raise funds for The Food Bank of Western MA. The ride has four routes to choose from: 10, 25, 50, or 100 miles, beginning and ending at the Lions Club Pavilion, Billings Way, Hatfield MA. The ride will be followed with a fun after-party… Continue reading Will Bike 4 Food: Hatfield MA New Hampshire
CHAD Hero, Hanover NH - The CHaD HERO is a fundraising and athletic event benefiting CHaD, Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Starting in 2006 as just a half marathon run it has grown to include a competitive 5K run, Cam’s Course 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K walk, 5 and 7 mile wooded hikes, a limited entry 25 or 50 mile bike ride.… Continue reading CHAD Hero, Hanover NH 
Granite State Quest, Stratham NH - This 50 mile Granite State Quest fundraiser for Mass General Hospital starts and ends in Stratham, NH. 50 mile loop Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Granite State Wheelers Seacoast Century - The Granite State Wheelers invite you to the Seacoast Century Weekend with a choice of scenic 25, 50, 63 and 100 mile routes along New England’s coastline. … Continue reading Granite State Wheelers Seacoast Century 
Krempels King Challenge 2021 - The King Challenge is a fundraising event for Krempels Center, a Portsmouth NH based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain injury.… Continue reading Krempels King Challenge 2021 
Mount Washington Century - The Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s Mt. Washington Century ride is on Saturday, July 27, 2019, leaving from the Tin Mountain Conservation Nature Learning Center between 6 and 8 AM. The ride around the base of Mt. Washington is over the NH Scenic Byway/Presidential Range Tour that offers spectacular mountain views and tranquil New England pastoral scenery. … Continue reading Mount Washington Century 
Mount Washington Hill Climb - The Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hill Climb is known as the toughest hill climb in the world at 7.6 miles in length, with an average grade of 12%, extended sections of 18% and amazing 22% for the last 50 yards. Route at RideWithGPS View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Prouty Century, Hanover NH - 2020 PROUTY EVENT UPDATE: The 2020 Prouty is going virtual! We’re delighted to be able to continue the Prouty’s 39-year tradition in a way that will keep all our participants and volunteers safe and healthy and yet stay true to our mission of raising funds for important cancer research and crucial patient services at Dartmouth… Continue reading Prouty Century, Hanover NH 
Ride to End ALZ, Hampton NH - The Ride to End Alzheimer's, formerly known as the Memory Ride, raises funds for Alzheimer's research.… Continue reading Ride to End ALZ, Hampton NH 
Rose Mountain Rumble, Lyndeborough NH - Cycling Dirt Roads to Benefit Conservation Gravel. Dirt. Gravel Grinder. Call it what you want. One thing is for certain: The Rose Mountain Rumble is one heck of a ride! We’ve unlocked all the best kept secrets of Southern New Hampshire’s vast network of well maintained dirt roads and selected courses to give novice riders… Continue reading Rose Mountain Rumble, Lyndeborough NH 
Seacoast Escape, Stratham NH - Bike MS Seacoast Escape Location: Stratham Hill Park, Stratham, NH Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Three Notch Century, North Conway NH - The Three Notch Century takes participants on a challenging and scenic ride through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Cyclists begin at The Kanc Lodge in Lincoln, NH and ride through Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch and the Kancamagus Highway. … Continue reading Three Notch Century, North Conway NH 
Trans-New Hampshire bicycle ride, Laconia - The annual TRANS-NH BIKE RIDE benefits The Muscular Dystrophy Association. The ride provides quality support and accommodations for participants. All the funds raised will remain in NH helping our friends and neighbors who are affected by this difficult and life-threatening disease. Over the past 5 years expenses have averaged 12.7% of the total funds raised. 100% of the expenses are direct… Continue reading Trans-New Hampshire bicycle ride, Laconia New York
AIDS Ride, Cayuga Lake NY - The AIDS Ride for Life is a bicycle ride around Cayuga Lake from Ithaca NY with 42, 50 or 100 mile options. Cyclists raise funds for the Southern Tier AIDS Program which provide supportive services to HIV+ persons. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Bon Ton Roulet, Finger Lakes - The Bon Ton Roulet is a seven-day bicycle tour through the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Our fully supported tour takes cyclists from wide open farm fields, past stunning overlooks of our lakes, to cavernous water-carved gorges. The tour starts and ends in Cortland, New York. You’ll also enjoy an area of the… Continue reading Bon Ton Roulet, Finger Lakes 
Braking AIDS, Cooperstown, NY to NYC - Housing Works is committed to ending AIDS in New York State so we are bringing the Ride home! Each rider must raise $3,500.00… Continue reading Braking AIDS, Cooperstown, NY to NYC 
Great Big FANY Ride - The 18th Annual Great Big FANY Ride, pedaling 500 miles Across New York Site: http://www.FANYride.com Start: Niagra Falls, NY Collaborated with: New York Bicycling Coalition, a not-for-profit bicycling advocacy group.http://www.nybc.net/. Recipient: In 2016 FANY contributed nearly $4500 to Double H Ranch. http://www.DoubleHranch.org Description: We average 70 miles per day (or 35 mi/day with Sore FANY.) Primarily a… Continue reading Great Big FANY Ride 
North Creek Adirondack 75 mile loop - This is a 75-mile one-day bike ride in the Adirondacks starting from the Ski Bowl Park Pavilion on Ski Bowl Park Road in North Creek, NY. The ride is all on good roads through the central Adirondack Mountains, most of which is public land. Towns visited include Bakers Mills, Wells, Speculator, Sabael, Indian Lake, North… Continue reading North Creek Adirondack 75 mile loop 
Ride for Mental Health, New Paltz - The Ride for Mental Health supports McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, for the education, research, and treatment of mental illness.… Continue reading Ride for Mental Health, New Paltz 
Tour de Teddi, Branchport, NY - Saturday September 8, 2018. Tour de Teddi, benefitting Camp Good Days and Special Times, Branchport, NY with a ride around Keuka Lake. Camp Good Days is a nonprofit dedicated in improving the lives of children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer through residential camping experiences and other programs and services. All… Continue reading Tour de Teddi, Branchport, NY Rhode Island
Bike to the Beach, Boston to Newport - Bike to the Beach is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization creating a community of cyclists, autism advocates, fitness junkies, and beach lovers to make an impact in New England and cycle for the 1 in 68 diagnosed with autism.The Boston to Newport ride was added in 2012, starting from Joe Moakley Park in south Boston. 2016 route Route at… Continue reading Bike to the Beach, Boston to Newport 
Brewing Good, Portsmouth RI, - The Brewing Good Ride is a non-competitive ride through scenic southern Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This ride will challenge your fitness with climbs and wind. Enjoy the amazing views along the way, as well as the quiet country roads.… Continue reading Brewing Good, Portsmouth RI, Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, Compton RI to Woods Hole MA - The Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride supports the Buzzards Bay Coalition with a ride from Little Compton, RI to Woods Hole, MA… Continue reading Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, Compton RI to Woods Hole MA 
Jamestown Classic - The Jamestown Classic offers one of the most scenic race venues with a course that circuits the island with stretches of bucolic forest and farmland to vistas of the East and West Passages of Narragansett Bay, the Newport Bridge and historic lighthouse at Beavertail. What a way to celebrate Columbus Day Route at RideWithGPS View… Continue reading Jamestown Classic 
Miles for Megan, Tiverton, RI - Ride through beautiful Tiverton and Little Compton RI, with a barbecue upon return. All proceeds benefit the Megan L Cordeiro Memorial Foundation.… Continue reading Miles for Megan, Tiverton, RI 
Ocean State Tour de Cure - The 62 mile Ocean State Tour de Cure for Diabetes begins in Richmond, Rhode Island and includes several miles along the coast as well as some rolling hills in the wooded area northwest of Narragansett. 2016 routes Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Ride ‘Round Rhody, Kingston RI - Ride ‘Round Rhody (RRR) is hosted by LIFEcycle Inc. Starting in South Kingston, RI,the options are 25, 50, and 75 miles. 75 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course 50 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Ride the Rhode, Kingston, RI - Ride the Rhode is a two-day event held annually for the National MS Society Start/End Location: University of Rhode Island Starting from: 120 Flagg Road Kingston, RI 02881 Map It Day 1, 100 mile Route Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course Day 2, 75 mile Route… Continue reading Ride the Rhode, Kingston, RI 
Tour de Rhody, Johnson RI - Cycle for Rhode Island Cander Research from Salisbury Farm. Opstions include 15 and 40 mile loops. Minimum fundraising is $50.… Continue reading Tour de Rhody, Johnson RI Vermont
Bike for the Lake, North Hero VT - Funds raised will support our work on projects to ensure that we can continue to celebrate the beauty of Lake Champlain! Routes of 30, 60, 80, and 100 miles through the Champlain Islands and along the New York shore. Register online before June 10th or day of on June 16th.… Continue reading Bike for the Lake, North Hero VT 
Burlington Green Mountain Getaway - The Bike MS Green Mountain Getaway 2019 Cue Sheets 30 miles 60 miles 100 miles 2016 Routes: 30 miles (cue sheet) 60 miles (cue sheet) 100 miles (cue sheet) The routes below include rides for the 2014-2015 two day event 100 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX… Continue reading Burlington Green Mountain Getaway 
Central Vermont Cycling Tour, Montpelier VT - The Central Vermont Cycling Tour started in 2002, as the EcoTour. And we still ride in support of healthy, active kids. The tour is a fundraiser for the Cross Vermont Trail Association. … Continue reading Central Vermont Cycling Tour, Montpelier VT 
Champ’s Challenge, Vergennes VT - The Champ’s Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis is hosted by the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, and offers a 43-mile course for more advanced cyclists, an 8-mile course for more recreational riders and families, or a 5k Walk/Run. Location: Vergennes, VT Beneficiary: Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation (www.CFLF.org) 43-Mile Course 8-Mile Course Route at RideWithGPS View and print… Continue reading Champ’s Challenge, Vergennes VT 
Charity Treks, Burlington VT - Charity Treks This year’s event will be the first in Charity Treks history to feature 4 ride “loops” out of the cyclist-friendly city of Burlington, VT. The event takes place over 4 days, from Wednesday, August 14th to Saturday, August 17th, with on-site registration taking place on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. As we have always… Continue reading Charity Treks, Burlington VT 
Going the Distance Century, Brattleboro VT - Going the Distance Bike Ride Fundraiser for the Brattleboro Boys and Girls Club, Vermont. Date: Saturday June 25th, 2016 Choose from routes of 40, 60 or 100 miles, that all start and end at the Marlboro College Graduate School, Brattleboro, VT. All routes travel along the lovely Connecticut River Valley, on quiet well paved roads.… Continue reading Going the Distance Century, Brattleboro VT 
Hungry Lion Bicycle Tour - The Hungry Lion Bicycle Tour is part of the Whitingham Fall Foliage Festival, sponsored by Deerfield Valley Velo, the Town of Whitingham VT and the Whitingham-Halifax Lions Club. 2012 routes http://ridewithgps.com/routes/630795 Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course
Kelly Brush Century - The annual Kelly Brush Century Ride in Middlebury Vt. This scenic bicycle ride through the Champlain Valley has evolved from a dozen cyclists to the largest fundraising ride in the state. The ride is also one of the best attended events in the Northeast for adaptive athletes using hand-cranked handcycles. The ride raises money to… Continue reading Kelly Brush Century 
Richard’s Ride, Richmond VT - The Richard Tom Foundation was created to honor Richard Tom who lost his life while cycling near his home in Vermont.
The Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of cyclists of all ages … Continue reading Richard’s Ride, Richmond VT 
The Point to Point - The Point to Point, powered by VSECU, is a cycling and running event that was created in 2002 to raise funds and awareness for the Vermont Foodbank’s mission to end the growing problem of hunger in Vermont.… Continue reading The Point to Point 
Tour de Heifer, Brattleboro VT - The Tour de Heifer’s 60 and 30 mile challenge routes follow dirt roads with minimal pavement. Both entail significant elevation change — that is, hill-climbing, and lots of it! All of the routes begin and end at Lilac Ridge Farm in West Brattleboro, VT. 2016 routes 60 miles Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View… Continue reading Tour de Heifer, Brattleboro VT 
Vermont Adaptive Charity Ride - The goal of the annual event is to enjoy the beauty of Vermont through cycling all while raising funds for the state’s largest nonprofit organization committed to providing sports and recreation to people with disabilities.… Continue reading Vermont Adaptive Charity Ride 
Vermont Challenge - The Vermont Challenge offers four days of riding through the picturesque countryside of Vermont. The 2016 version benefiting the following organizations: Okemo – Windsor County, VT – Black River Good Neighbors Stratton – Windham County, VT – Jamaica/Wardsboro Community Food Pantry Killington – Rutland County, VT – BROC Community Action & Rutland Methodist Church ‘Feed the… Continue reading Vermont Challenge 
Vermont Gran Fondo, Bristol VT - The Vermont Gran Fondo is a non-competitive ride through Vermont’s Green Mountains.This ride will test your fitness with its challenging climbs. There are amazing views at the top each gap—savor them for a moment before you speed downhill. 2019 location: Bristol Recreation Club, 110 Airport Drive Bristol, VT The Gran, Medio Difficile, Medio Facile & Piccolo… Continue reading Vermont Gran Fondo, Bristol VT Return to top
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14th Annual MILES FOR MEGAN, Saturday September 24, 2022 offers riders three route choices along the scenic, waterfront towns of Tiverton and Little Compton, RI. There will be a 12.5 mile, 25 mile, and Metric Century 62.5 mile route to choose from. There will be a barbecue, raffle and silent auction upon riders return.
For those people who do not wish to ride, there will also be a “MILES FOR MEGAN” walk that will take place on the track at Town Farm Recreational Facility in Tiverton, RI.
All proceeds benefit the Megan L Cordeiro Memorial Foundation.
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Join us as we Run, Bike and Walk in the historic Blackstone Valley to support the programs of Open Sky. Music, food, yoga on the plaza. Activities for all ages!
This year’s Valley Friendship Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 11. The Tour offers those who register the choice of participating in a 30 mile bike ride, 5K run/walk or 1 mile stroll. Just to make sure you’ll have nothing to think about but enjoying a day in the beautiful and historic Blackstone Valley, we’ll have water stops, sweep vehicles and emergency services.
The fun continues at the Finish Line, where you’ll enjoy lunch, live music and the chance to win terrific raffle prizes. Not to mention the satisfaction of knowing you have made a REAL difference!
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12th Annual Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge
We are so excited to announce that the 12th Annual Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge returns this year as an IN-PERSON fundraiser, and we can’t WAIT to see all of you again! Saturday, June 18 will be a reunion of sorts – and we have a bunch of fantastic changes on tap that we hope you will love and enjoy.
Register online at the link below to participate in an awesome event for an even more awesome cause!
When?
June 18th, 2022 is the live event itself, hosted at Skyeship Base Lodge, at Killington resort. Registration for the ongoing peer to peer fundraising endeavor is live, please visit: vermontadaptive.org/charitychallenge/ to register!
Where?
NEW VENUE! Yes, another big change is a new venue. We’re headed back to where it all began: at Killington Resort’s Skyeship Base Area on Route 4 in Killington. All bike routes will be the same, but start and end at the new location.
Plus we’ll have locations off-site for those who would like to paddle, mountain bike, gravel ride, or hike as well. With loads of room to spread out, we’ll have live music once again, yummy food trucks with lots of options, the silent auction, and much more.
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18th Annual Reid’s Ride is a 28-mile bike ride through six Massachusetts north shore towns to raise money to fight adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers.
Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022 7:30am start
Starting Line Location: Lynnfield High School (275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940)
Finish Line Location: Stage Fort Park (24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930)
Finish Line Festivities: Food, DJ, prizes, activities for the kids
Route Type: Street (paved); ideal for road, hybrid, or electric-assist bikes…including tandems
The event is named in honor of Reid Sacco, who lost his life to cancer at age 20. This riding event has raised over $2.5 million to help improve and lives and outlook for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer by supporting select clinicians, researchers, and programs around the world working on finding better treatments–and someday a cure–for AYA cancers.
To learn more about the Ride and to resister, visit:
https://ReidsRide.org
To learn more about the alliance and it’s mission, visit:
https://www.cancerinyoungadults.org/about
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Phinney’s (aka Phinney’s Friends, Inc.), a nonprofit that helps low-income people in Massachusetts keep their pets, is gearing up for its 8th annual Phinney’s Ride–a biennial fundraiser to help those living with HIV and AIDS care for their pets.
The registration fee for Phinney’s Ride is $20 with a pledge to raise $200 or more. Individuals can also form teams with family, friends, and coworkers. And, everyone who registers will get a personalized web page with photos and their bio, which they can direct their ride sponsors to.
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This year also marks the introduction of the Phinney’s Ride “Couch Potato Hero Certificate,” which gives those who don’t want to ride the option of showing their support with a donation of $100 or more.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available ranging from $250 to $5,000, and details on sponsorship packages can be found at shorturl.at/deEGO.
Phinney’s Ride began as a biennial 150-mile ride that Dr. Peduzzi organized from Stow Mass. to Fitzwilliam N.H. over two days, based on a riding plan they followed from their previous charitable challenges with other nonprofit. This year, Dr. Peduzzi’s team will ride 80 miles on September 11-12, traveling from Bristol to Little Compton in Rhode Island, stopping to rest and re-energize along the way.
To learn more, visit https://www.phinneys.org/ride.html
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I would like to organize a team in Connecticut for a century-ride or 50-miler to raise money for “Friends of L’Arche,” a non-profit group home for the intellectually disabled.
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Charity Ride in history Norfolk, CT on Sat. Oct. 9, 2021 to benefit Norfolk Rails 2 Trails
This 13-mile route is a fun recreational ride on a mix of dirt and paved roads. You’ll ride along beautiful country roads, passing lakes, ponds, fields and historic homes before heading into the Great Mountain Forest. Take a break at any—or all—of the 8 info stops along the route loaded with fun facts about the forest and local railroad history. All ages are welcome! Join in solo, with friends, or plan a family ride – children under 12 are free. Hybrid or mountain bikes are best on these roads. Registration begins at 8:30am; Start riding at 10am on Saturday 10/9/21. REGISTER: http://www.bikereg.com/norfolk-ct-tour-de-forest
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Save One Life is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those with bleeding disorders in developing countries. The organization is holding their annual Wheels for the World ride virtually in honor of Barry Haarde, a long time supporter of Save One Life who passed away in 2018. Barry completed six cross-country rides in support of Save One Life, riding 20,395 miles and raising over $253,000.
We will offer a 25 mile route and a metric century (62 miles) route for those riding locally, but appreciate any distance people want to ride in support of Save One Life.
All funds raised from the ride support the mission of Save One Life. Save One Life is proud to partner with Beverly Bikes, True North Ale Company, and the New England Hemophilia Association to host this special annual event.
https://saveonelife.net/wheels-for-the-world
https://www.bikereg.com/46542
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