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Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride

Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride
16th Annual Brake the Cycle of Poverty by Friend, Inc. Community Services. August 9, 2025 from 7 am to 2 pm. A Benefit Bike Ride through Berks County.

Our 16th Annual Brake the Cycle bike ride is scheduled for August 9, 2025!

One of Berks County’s premier cycling events, Brake the Cycle of Poverty delivers a beautiful day through the rolling hills and scenic landscape across some of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful terrain. 62, 40, 25, and 10 miles routes offer something for everyone!

Launching from Rickenbach Learning Center, at Kutztown University, the benefit bicycle ride will be held rain or shine, with post-ride food, drinks and music by the Hannah Violet Trio.


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

Registration Details

Register online at bikereg.com

Consider Fundraising!

One of the more important ways we raise critical program funding is through crowdfunding. Raise $300, and you’ll receive a Brake the Cycle jersey!

Download the Rider Sponsor Sheet (PDF)

Make a Donation!

Please consider making a one-time or recurring donation to help us continue our mission.

Show your Support

2024 Ride Sheets

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

2024 Ride with GPS Routes

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

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

If you would like to support through us through your sponsorship, download the 2025 Sponsorship PDF

MUSETTE SPONSOR

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Friend, Inc. Community Services is a social support organization that, for over 40 years, works tirelessly to reduce food insecurity and other household economic pressures on families throughout rural northeast Berks County.

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Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-7790

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