Forum: Charity Events

"ride to save lives" Melfa Volunteer Fire Department, April 21 rides 10 miles, 26 miles, and 46 miles contact person: parksabrams@yahoo.com cost $30 starts 0900 registration: www.eventbrite.com and use the words ride to save lives

NIGHTRIDER ™ is an exciting way to raise funds for Practical Action, whilst exploring one of the world’s best known cities by bicycle at night! 9th June 2012 SIGN-UP HERE Get a FREE Practical Action cycling top when you sign up Get a team of 5 people and we will waive the team...

Has anyone else heard this. I have heard that in celebration of it's Fifteenth Anniversary, the Livestrong Challenge is going to eliminate the fundraising requirement and only charge a $50 registration fee. I don't know if this is just in Austin or in all locations.

I'll be riding the 100-mile route of the Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association on June 16th and need to raise $150 in donations. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. You can donate at my TdC webpage at http://main.diabetes.org/goto/davidhalls Thanks in advance for any support...

Hot Hundred...The Hottest Ride in the South.....Saturday, July 28, 2012....Tuscaloosa, AL. In its 10th year, the Hot Hundred ride headquarters will be the beautiful University of Alabama Rec Center. Join us for the Friday night, July 27th, Pre-Ride Registration & Party at VeloCity Pro...

I don't know if this event is well known or not I decided to post a link as FYI for those who may be interested ROL 2012 has been set, May 19, 2012 http://www.campsam.org/rideoflove.asp and a map http://ridewithgps.com/routes/942394

Hello all, The Poly environment club is going to be running a bike collection for Bikes for the World March 31st, 9 am- 1 pm Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Parking lot 1400 West Cold spring lane Baltimore, MD 21209 Volunteers and donors are needed. If you donate a bike, a $10 dollar...

This is an amazingly fun and affordable tour - sign up before early bird rates expire on February 29th! Looking for an adventure less than a day’s drive from home? Join “The Friendliest Ride in the East” this summer – the 6th Annual Mass BikePike Tour! From August 2nd through 5th, riders will...

I hope all is well, My name is James Schwabacher and I am pursuing my B.S. in Chemistry at American University. This summer, I am going to embark with a group of college students on a 70 day, 4000 mile bike ride from Baltimore, Maryland to Seattle, Washington in effort to raise cancer awareness...

Help Team Will support the fight against childhood cancer, Monday, February 13th Team Will is a community of cyclists of all levels and ages committed to raising public awareness and funds for childhood cancer research through a mixture of cycling activities and events. Team Will is a...

Hey folks! I've signed on to do the American Lung Association's Big Ride Across America this summer, a 3,300 mile trip across 12 states (the northern tier) to raise funds to fight lung diseases. We had our first conference call last night with the 16 riders who are already signed up. As of right...

Please take the time to watch the video above. In it I tell the story of escaping Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, as rioting escalated and smoke from burning barricades filled the air. Haiti is just one country where Compassion is working. All over the world, often in difficult...

After about 9 months off of the bike (I just got back from a deployment to Iraq) and about 2 1/2 years of very little riding (due to the birth of my daughter) I'm back to riding again. This year I am trying to ride the 100 mile Reach the Beach fundraising ride for the American Lung Association. ...

I've just signed up for the 25 mile off road ride in the 2012 Casa River Century. I'm a new cyclist, so I'm starting small. I'd be interested in finding other riders to ride with. CASA of the Eastern Panhandle is an organization that that provides volunteers who advocate for neglected and abused...

Central Oregon 500+ Bend OR, 6/4 to 6/8/2012 http://www.mbsef.org/events/central_oregon_500/ http://www.mapmyride.com/events/473008/ Reservations, Questions or more Information Centraloregon500@gmail.com Reserve your spot for the Central Oregon 500+ 2012. Start your summer season out...

I keep an up to date charity rides listing at the Bike New England site . The charity rides section is an Iframe, and you are welcome to embed it in any site.

Hey all! This will be by 7th year for doing the Tour & my 9th TDC ride! As in years past, I will be riding with Team Johnson & Johnson / Team Revolution, & we're always looking for additional riders! And, as always, thanks to those who have supported me & rode along side over the years. I would...

Anyone sign up to ride the Tour de Cure in Reston, Va in June?

The Ride to support research for the fight against Friedreich's Ataxia is coming to the Dallas area in March. Texpug's family and I will be riding as Team Easy Street, on trikes and bents. Shellbear is also riding with us. We would love to see more folks join us on Team Easy Street! The entry...

A charity bicycle ride for homeless children in India and Nepal from March - July 2013 invites riders, supporters, sponsors and help to network -- informing others of the event. Please check out the website for further info -- http://www.gypsyspiritride.info

This Saturday, Jan 21, 2012: "First State Velo Sports" is sponsoring a bike/bike parts drive at the new home of the Newark Bike Project Details to be found here: http://www.newarkbikeproject.org/News/fsvsbikedrivejan21 If you live in the Northern Delaware / SE Pennsylvania / South Jersey...

I'll be riding the Century for my friend's son who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in December. Link below is to my personal ADA fund raising page. ANY help would be greatly appreciated! And let me know if I can pay it forward. ...

Hey all, I'm biking across the country from San Diego to Washington DC. Starting Feb 20 and going to the middle of April. I'm raising money and awareness towards the fight against sex trafficking and slavery worldwide. All money raised goes to an organization called the International Justice...

Save the date of May 20th for the 2nd Annual CYCLE Kids Breakaway Charity Ride! Choose from a hilly metric century (perfect for an early season challenge), a scenic 36 mile route, or a fun 10 mile family ride. After the ride, enjoy live music, lawn games, and a gourmet lunch under a tent at...

We're doing the Tour in Feb. and looking for a place to stay for about a week. Any suggestions?

Hello All, I am looking for people to ride with me on the Ms Coast the Coast. It is a fully supported Bike Ride with rest stops every 15 miles or so. 80 miles, it starts at Monmouth University in West Long Branch , NJ and goes down the coast to Pine Lands Regional High school in Little Egg...

During the month of January, I'm participating in the annual Western New York Wellness "Spin with the Survivors" Virtual Spin Tour and Fundraiser (www.wnywp.org), which focuses on bringing maximum visibility to the fight against cancer. Centered on cycling, the Western New York Wellness Program...

Go to this link http://worldteamsports.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1001477&lis=0&kntae1001477=3B1BEA4B76B64772BF19552BC47816F8 and click on "Sponsor Participant" Search for Dana Thompson to make your tax deductible donation. Won't you please show them how much we appreciate their...

Fact: In 2001, 4.8 million low to moderate income working families spent more than 1/2 of their income on housing. By 2010, this number had jumped to 9.5 million – just shy of doubling in just 9 years. Over time people are not making enough each year to keep pace with rising living costs. Fact:...

A question has been raised regarding whether ride directors for bike events that are for non-profit organizations should be paid a salary to organize and plan the ride, or if this should be done on a purely volunteer basis. I am trying to find information on how other rides across the country are...

Tour de Blue: Cycling For Prostate Cancer Awareness -- April 28, 2012 In Memory of Dennis Goodwin Join us on the Tour de Blue bicycle ride and help promote prostate cancer awareness! Prostate cancer will affect 1 in 6 American men during their lifetime, and for African-American men the...

Okay folks, first off let me introduce myself. My name is Adam and I am from Memphis, Tn. I am fairly new to the road biking game. I had been somewhat involved in BMX and mountain biking but now my heart lies with road biking. This year I participated in Go Jim Go! which is a sponsored ride...

Phoenix, March 24: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/NorthernArizonaArea?pg=entry&fr_id=7993 Las Vegas, April14: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/UtahArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8081 I am riding both and wonder who else is participating. I will be on a team in the Phoenix ride...

Hi all, In September 2012, I will be riding for the second time in Climate Ride, a 320-mile bicycle ride down the California coast to benefit 25 environmental and bicycle advocacy nonprofits. Riders get to direct they funds they raise to any combination of the designated beneficiaries, and I have...

I am doing a Charity FLBT of Ireland in May 2012 and I would like if any of you guys would like to post me a photo of your FLBT name of bike country traveled and your first name so I can put it on my website visit the web and post a coment www.fullyloadedbiketour.com kind regards George

The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether you ride 10 miles or 100 miles,...

I've signed up again for this ride. Looking for sponsers or riders. It is a very pleasent ride with only rolling hills good support 5 rest stops during the ride. Beer and supper at the ends. Riders are welcome to join my team. Of course I also need sponsers. My team is "The Dahlgren Bullets"...

Cycle of Giving will bring volunteer mechanics together for a 24 hour kids bike building marathon. On December 17th & 18th the Atomic Centre @ 167 Logan will be turned into a magic workshop where salvaged and donated used bicycles are transformed into holiday dreams come true. Cycle of Giving...

March 9th - 17th the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure will be heading down the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway to help eliminate poverty housing and we would love to have you join us! We will be riding to raise money and awareness for the work of the Fuller Center for Housing which is a non-profit...

From the website: With the Holiday Season upon us, it’s important to think of those less fortunate than ourselves. We’ve partnered with the Marines Corp Reserve’s Toys-For-Tots campaign to help make the Holidays brighter for some children. Friday, December 9th On Friday, December 9th, 2011...

Hi All, Thanks for looking. My name is Duane Braswell, I was diagnosed with two types of skin cancer this past fall. One Cell is no big deal, just get it cut out as soon as possible and minimize the scars. The other was the dreaded Melanoma. if it spreads it hits the lymph nodes and gets...

OPERATION BREAD OF LIFE: Christmas Love With Jelly on Top What is this you may ask, well let me inform you. Operation Bread of Life is a chance to make a difference in the lives of Memphis' homeless. These individuals are in need of some Christmas love and spirit and we are going to provide...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any information on how I can organize a ride for Down Syndrome here in Texas? What are the steps that I would have to take to make this happen. Thank You warriorbiking.com

I'm a new member of Bike Forums and would like to invite anyone interested in environmental issues and their relevance to cycling, to join me on the Second Annual PA Environment Ride, May 18-20, 2012. This is a fully supported ride that was established in 2011 to benefit the PA Environmental...

I am registered to ride this year and I am asking for donations so I can reach my pledge goal. I lost my dad, my grandfather, my aunt, 2 uncles and one of my best friends to cancer and want to do what I can to help eradicate this scourge from our lives. We all have been, or know som eone who has...

Join the 5th annual Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure as we head down the East and West Coasts next summer. We are looking for riders of any skill level who are looking for a summer adventure of serving and cycling. The East Coast ride will be 5 weeks long and cover over 2,000 miles. The West Coast...

If interested in doing a bicycle ride to help fight cancer, join the American Cancer Society for our annual Bicycles Battling Cancer ride in Lancaster MA. Offering 35, 65 and 100mile route options in scenic central Massachusetts on June10th 2012. Ride past historic New England homes, iconic...