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 June 22, 2024 - The annual Angel Ride benefits the Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp, established in 1991 for severely burned children.… Continue reading Angel Ride June 22, 2024 
Folks on Spokes & Step Forward, Milford CT - Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk Raises Fund for Local Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services! When: Planned for Sunday, September 29th, 2024 Where: Fowler Field in Milford, CT. To learn more, sponsor, or volunteer, visit folksonspokes.bridgesct.org. As one of the longest-running cycling events in CT, hundreds of participants will ride or walk in this… Continue reading Folks on Spokes & Step Forward, Milford CT 
RIDE For Our Vets, Norwalk CT - Event: Ride For Our Vets Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2024 Location: Ride starts/ends at Vets park in Norwalk, CT On June 15th, we will be holding our annual bike-riding event, The Ride For Our Vets, which supports the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s mission of removing legal barriers for veterans in our community. In past years, we… Continue reading RIDE For Our Vets, Norwalk CT 
Tour des Trees, Stamford CT - Join us for the 2024 Tour des Trees as this year’s route takes us through southern New England, promoting and teaching people about proper tree care and the importance of tree research. The Tour des Trees is a multiday, supported bike tour from September 22 to 28. The 2024 route takes us from Stamford, CT,… Continue reading Tour des Trees, Stamford CT 
CF Cycle for Life - The Virtual CF Cycle for Life is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's premier cycling event. Each year, thousands of cyclists across the nation to take part in an exciting effort to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis.… Continue reading CF Cycle for Life Maine
Great Maine Getaway, Biddeford ME - On the two-day Great Maine Getaway ride for the National MS Society, cyclists hug Maine’s southern coastline. Date: August 3 – 4, 2024 Start: University of New England, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, ME 04005 Rides: Saturday: 25, 62 or 100 miles; Sunday: 25 or 50 milesSee Routes & Maps for more details.
Trek Across Maine, June 16-18, 2023 - Join the American Lung Association for the 39th annual Trek Across Maine on Father's Day Weekend - June 16–18, 2023. Choose our traditional 3 day-180 mile option, or do it on your own virtually!… Continue reading Trek Across Maine, June 16-18, 2023 Massachusetts
Friendship Tour, Whitinsville, MA - Event: 39th Annual Valley Friendship Tour Date: Saturday, June 1st, 2024 Location: Ride starts/ends at Alternatives Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Rd. Whitinsville, MA Participants are invited to walk, jog or ride through the Blackstone Valley on one of three non-competitive routes: 30-Mile cycling route (9am), a 5K walk/run (10am), or a Golden Mile walk (11am). The variety of routes… Continue reading Friendship Tour, Whitinsville, MA 
Habitat for Humanity Walk-Run-Ride, September 15, 2024 - 5K to 40 Mile Scenic RoutesAll ages and levels are welcome to join! Join us for a fun-filled day with beautiful scenery, music, games, prizes, and a delicious BBQ! Contact: Adrianne Wytas, Event CoordinatorPhone: 508-362-3559 x18Email: events@habitatcapecod.orghttps://habitatcapecod.org/events
Lexington MA Tour de Cure, August 18, 2024 - 15-mile, 30-Mile, 62-Mile, 100-Mile Routes. Start: Lexington Labs 10 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA… Continue reading Lexington MA Tour de Cure, August 18, 2024 
New England Classic, Bedford, MA, July 13-19, 2024 - 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 in Bedford, Mass.… Continue reading New England Classic, Bedford, MA, July 13-19, 2024 
Wheeling for Healing, S. Deerfield MA - Join us at the Wheeling for Healing Ride, Walk, Run and help up raise funds for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones at Baystate Health! Baystatehealth.org/WheelingforHealing DATE: Sunday, May 19, 2024 LOCATION: Yankee Candle Village 25 Greenfield Rd. South Deerfield, MA Schedule of Events Registration 8:00 am – 10:00 amStart Times 8:30 am – 50 Mile Start 9:30… Continue reading Wheeling for Healing, S. Deerfield MA 
“Second Summer Cycle”, Cape Cod, Sept. 17, 2023 - Ride options will include a 30 mile Plus (30+ miles), Metric Century Plus (60+ miles), or Century route (100 miles), with starting locations in Mashpee, Sandwich and Orleans… Continue reading “Second Summer Cycle”, Cape Cod, Sept. 17, 2023 New Hampshire
King Challenge 2024 - 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 King Challenge 2024 
Prouty Century, Hanover NH, July 12-15, 2024 - Registration for the 2024 Prouty and Prouty Ultimate is now open, plus a very exciting new mountain bike route, and a wooded walk. Prouty schedule for 2024: PROUTY: ULTIMATE The Prouty™ began in 1982 when four Cancer Center nurses, inspired by the courage of their patient, Audrey Prouty, committed to cycling 100 miles through the White… Continue reading Prouty Century, Hanover NH, July 12-15, 2024 
Tri-State Trek, June 22-23, 2024 - The ALS Therapy Development Institute’s annual Tri-State Trek, a RIDE TO END ALS The Tri-State Trek, a dynamic weekend biking event dedicated to advancing ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). Get ready for an extraordinary experience, with picturesque routes weaving through the stunning landscapes of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Your participation… Continue reading Tri-State Trek, June 22-23, 2024 
Trans-New Hampshire bicycle ride, Portsmouth NH - The newly revised Trans NH Bike Ride for MDA June 24-25, 2023, is offering a 2 day format with both road and gravel routes from Portsmouth to Concord, approximately 65 miles. All levels of riders have successfully participated. We have excellent support, a welcoming community of participants, massage and much more!… Continue reading Trans-New Hampshire bicycle ride, Portsmouth NH 
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 
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 New York
Rhode Island
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 Vermont
JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes, Burlington VT, July 11-14, 2024 - The JDRF Ride (formerly calledthe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ride) returns to Burlington, VT where we will ride through the most scenic roads in the Champlain Valley.… Continue reading JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes, Burlington VT, July 11-14, 2024 
Ride 200 on 100, Saturday, June 22, 2024 - Ride Route 100–200 Miles in One Day. Route 100–200 Miles–One Day Saturday, June 24th, 2023 The 200-on-100 is a one-day bicycle ride that stretches from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts state line. Route 100 is widely recognized as one of Vermont’s most scenic highways and the ride is routed to minimize automobile traffic. With nicely… Continue reading Ride 200 on 100, Saturday, June 22, 2024 
Tour de Slate, Middletown Springs, VT, August 3, 2024 - The Tour de Slate supports the addiction-ending efforts of Teen Challenge, Vermont. Six different routes are designed to provide an enjoyable ride no matter what your level of experience, with start and finish in Middletown Springs, VT, followed by a hot lunch.… Continue reading Tour de Slate, Middletown Springs, VT, August 3, 2024 
The Point to Point, September 23, 2023 - 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, September 23, 2023 
Bike New England 
Enjoy the scenic landscapes of the South Coast and Cape Cod while raising support for the protection of watershed lands and clean water at the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Choose your own adventure from the 100-mile, 75-mile, or 35-mile overlapping cycling routes that wind past coastal farmlands, windswept beaches, cranberry bogs, and scenic harbors between Rhode Island and Cape Cod. All riders are fully supported with local food and beverages all day, welcoming volunteers, and SAG wagons with ace bike mechanics and first aid. Registration fee includes five water stops, a hearty food truck lunch, and a finish line celebration in beautiful Woods Hole.
Register at http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ride.
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13th Annual Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge presented by Killington Resort
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Where: Skyeship Base Area, Killington Resort & Killington Region; Plus a Virtual Option
Cost: $75 registration + $150 minimum fundraising requirement
Lots of fundraising incentives too – the more you raise, the more great prizes you earn!
Adaptive Athletes and Veterans/Members of the Armed Services register and participate for FREE.
The Vermont Adaptive Charity Challenge is an annual event to enjoy the beauty of Vermont through cycling, mountain biking, paddling, and hiking, all while raising funds for the state’s largest nonprofit organization committed to providing sports and recreation to people with disabilities.
Multiple road bike ride routes loop through the towns of Killington, Pittsfield, Bethel, Barnard, Woodstock, Ludlow, Bridgewater, and Plymouth, Vermont. Or you can choose to mountain bike, hike, paddle, or do a gravel ride. The monies raised from this event support the adaptive programs and athletes of Vermont Adaptive year-round. It is also used toward scholarships – Vermont Adaptive never turns anyone away based on their ability to pay. We hope you can join us for a fantastic day of friendship in support of adaptive sports!
Apres-Festival – With loads of room to spread out at the Skyeship Base Area at Killington, we’ll have live music once again, yummy food trucks with lots of options, the silent auction, and much more.
Registration fee includes entrance to the festival, food, a beer ticket, live entertainment, and good times!
More Info, Website – Register:
http://www.vermontadaptive.org/charitychallenge/
Fundraising:
Once you raise your minimum fundraising requirement of $150, you will receive: a commemorative event tee shirt and a Killington Ticket Voucher, valid for one day of skiing or riding during the 2023-24 ski season or one day of mountain biking during the 2023 summer season. Not valid during Peak Dates and subject to Resort Operating Schedule.
About Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional disabilities. Vermont Adaptive promotes independence and furthers equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational opportunities including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports; kayaking, canoeing, sailing, cycling, hiking, rock climbing, tennis, horseback riding, and more. More than 400 volunteers serve clients of all abilities with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities from all over the world in three winter locations in Vermont – Pico Mountain at Killington; Sugarbush Resort in Warren; and Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton as well as spring/summer/fall locations on the Burlington waterfront, Waterbury Reservoir, Stoughton Pond, and a number of state parks and bike and recreation paths across the state. Visit our website for more info: http://www.vermontadaptive.org
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The Autumn Escape Bike Trek is an annual one or two-day ride along Cape Cod, MA taking place September 23-24, 2023. This year is our 39th event and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Enjoy gorgeous views as you cycle through the Cape all while supporting the American Lung Association’s mission of saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy. Activities follow the ride each day including Trek Tent City, our famous festival-style celebration, a lobster dinner, beer from Mayflower Brewing Co., a baked potato bar, and more! All meals and accommodations for the weekend are included in your fundraising minimum. Learn more or sign up today at AutumnEscape.org!
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The newly revised Trans NH Bike Ride for MDA June 24-25, 2023, is offering a 2 day format with both road and gravel routes from Portsmouth to Concord approximately 65 miles.
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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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