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Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride

Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride
Save the Date for 2024! 15th Annual Brake the Cycle of Poverty by Friend, Inc. August 10 from 7 am to 2 pm. A benefit bike ride through Berks County. https://www.friendinc.org

Our 14th Annual Brake the Cycle bike ride was a success!

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors, riders and their generous supporters.

One of Berks County’s premier cycling events Brake the Cycle of Poverty delivered a beautiful day through the rolling hills and scenic landscape across some of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful terrain. Save the date for Saturday, August 10, 2024 for our 15th annual event!

  • Country Road
  • Alex and Jim Breakfast Table
  • Registration 1
  • Pre Ride Instructions
  • Rest Stop
  • Post Ride Refreshment
  • Hannah Violet Trio

Registration Details

Registration is Closed

Bike Rental

Unlimited Biking logo

Don’t have a bike for the event? No problem! Rent a Cannondale Bike or Specialized with Unlimited Biking! All bikes will be brought to the start location and picked up at the end location for convenience. Helmets are provided with all rentals. Reservations close 24 hours prior to the event.

Make a Donation!

It’s not too late to donate… Please consider making a one-time or recurring donation to help us continue our mission.

Show your Support

2023 Ride Sheets

62-mile Metric Century (PDF)
40-mile Rolling Hills (PDF)
25-mile Moderate Hills (PDF)
10-mile Family Course (PDF)

2023 Ride with GPS Routes

62-mile Metric Century
40-mile Rolling Hills
25-mile Moderate Hills
10-mile Family Course

* Updated 8/08/2023; 40 and 25 mile updated to include rest stop.


Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

If you would like to support through us through your sponsorship, download the Sponsorship PDF

SLIPSTREAM SPONSOR

East Penn, Manufacturer of Deka Batteries and Accessories Logo

Breidegam Family Foundation

SPRINT SPONSOR

Safe Berks logo. Educate - Advocate - End Abuse

IN KIND SPONSORS

Betty's Wraps, Smoothies, Salads, Soups

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Friend, Inc. Community Services is a multi-service 501(c)(3) agency that is committed to strengthening the lives of those living in Northeastern Berks County.

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Annual Benefit Auction
Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride
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Kutztown, PA 19530
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