GYGIG

Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc. (GYGIG) was founded in 2003 to promote empowerment and awareness, and to raise funds for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and ostomy advocacy. Whether you’re an avid cyclist looking for a great ride, a novice rider looking for a challenge, or you’re interested in spending the weekend as part of our support crew, we invite you to become part of this inspiring and empowering community.


Signature 2-Day Ride: 140 miles with an option for back-to-back century rides. Join us on Friday evening and ride with us on Saturday and Sunday. Ride 140 miles, 170 miles, or add a century loop on both days for 200 fully supported miles.

NEW: 1-Day Cycling Option: 62.5 miles with an option for a century ride. Join us on Saturday afternoon and ride with us on Sunday. You can choose 62.5 or 100 fully supported miles.

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Don’t want to ride? Join our volunteer support crew from Friday evening through Sunday and become an integral part of this supportive community while providing the backbone of the event.

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GYGIG’s fully supported Rides provide two overnight camps with indoor accommodations where participants stop to relax, build lifelong friendships, and recharge with catered meals and hot showers. GYGIG provides route support, including fully-stocked rest stops, sweep vehicles, and baggage transport.



Registration Fees & Fundraising

• For the full 2- Day Ride, rider registration is $85, with a fundraising minimum of $1,250 per event.
• For the 1-Day cycling option, rider registration is $65, with a fundraising minimum of $650 per event.
• For crew members, registration is $85, and fundraising is optional, but supported and encouraged.

Fundraising supports Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc. as well as the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, the United Ostomy Associations of America, and Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. -- organizations committed to supporting patients, conducting research for inflammatory bowel disease, and raising awareness.

For more information, please call GYGIG at (866) 944-6848 or email us at info@ibdride.org. Riders and crew 18 and over may register online. For information concerning riders and crew ages 12-17, call to obtain registration forms. For more information and answers to FAQs, please visit www.IBDride.org or check us out on Facebook