ABOUT THE RIDE

Pre-Trip Preparation

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TRAINING

You must have ridden at least 200 miles on the bike you plan to ride, including back to back 50 mile rides, at least one day over 60 miles, and being comfortable riding in all weather conditions including wet weather riding.

CAMPING GEAR

Home away from home! The team will be hosted by a mix of churches and community centers so be prepared with a warm sleeping bag, inflatable sleeping pad and a solid water proof tent to camp out if indoors isn’t an option. We will also provide a list of alternative accommodations to book if you’d prefer a bed each night.

TRAVEL PLANS

Arrange transport to the start and away from the finish of the adventure. Remember, there will be a mandatory team orientation at 4pm the day before you start riding. Don't forget to plan for traveling with your bike!

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Safety

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Some of the non-negotiables include wearing a helmet at all times while on your bike, having a mirror installed on your bike or helmet, have a rear flashing and front light on at all times, and you must stay on the designated route. We have few hard rules on the trips, and safety rules are not negotiable.

Used to riding by yourself? We keep our riding groups small and we do not ride in large pelotons, but it's worth brushing up on group riding skills before the adventure to safely benefit from riding with others in tough conditions!

You will be following the traffic free trail making it incredibly easy to navigate each day. The team will be there to guide you to and from the trail to the overnights. Got a smart bike computer or use a phone app like Strava or RidewithGPS? There are options to follow the route to give you comfort on you’re on the right track.

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Support

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You will be provided the resources, framework, and support to reach this goal. Your gear will be carried by support vehicles, your volunteer route leaders will be there to help you along the way, and help keep you and your bike rolling with minor repairs, water stops will be set up every 20-30 miles, nightly accommodations will be booked, but the pedaling is up to you!

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September 6 - 12, 2025

330 Miles

7,180 ft elevation

3 States

6 Days

Contact Us

For more information or questions about the ride, please email NEALS Associate Program Director, Beverly Smits.

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