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Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride

Brake the Cycle of Poverty Ride
Friend, Inc. Community Services presents the 13th Annual Brake the Cycle of Poverty on August 13, 2022 from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Rain or Shine.

Join us on August 13, 2022 for the 13th annual “Brake the Cycle of Poverty”—a benefit bike ride for all ages and abilities. Launching from the Rickenbach Learning Center, Kutztown University, College Boulevard, Kutztown, PA.

Choose from 10, 25, 40, or 62-mile routes. We have rider support, well-marked roads, GPS and paper cue sheets, food, medical massage therapist, beer, music, vendors, and more!

Registration Details

Check-in starts at 7:00 AM for the 62, and 40-mile rides, and 8:00-9:00 AM for the 25, and 10-mile rides. $40 individual registration fee ($50 day of event) and children under 12 FREE with a registered adult!

  • 62-mile Metric Century ride starts at 8:00am
  • 40-mile Rolling Hills Course starts at 8:15am
  • 25-mile Moderate Hills Course starts at 9:00am
  • 10-mile Family Course starts at 9:15am

Register by July 10th and get a t-shirt, otherwise as supplies last. For more information or questions, please call Cathy at 610-683-7791.

Register Online

Make a Donation!

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

Show your Support

Gather Sponsors and Win Prizes!

Each rider that raises $300 of sponsors receives a Brake the Cycle Jersey. Consider creating your own crowdfunding page by clicking the link below, then clicking the “Create my Own Fundraising Page” button. It’s completely editable and easy to do!

Create your own Crowdfunding Page

2022 Ride Sheets*

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

2022 Ride with GPS Routes*

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

* Updated Ride Sheets as of 6/30/22. New Ride with GPS links as of 6/13/2022


Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors!

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

ECHELON SPONSOR

Logo for the Borough of Kutztown, Pennsylvania

SLIPSTREAM SPONSORS

East Penn, Manufacturer of Deka Batteries and Accessories LogoDream Vacations Logo

SPRINT SPONSORS

Logo for Tompkins Banking | Insurance | WealthKutztown Family Chiropractic LogoUPMC for You Logo. Affiliate of UPMC Health PlanFleetwood Bank logo

GIFT IN KIND SPONSORS

Bettys Wraps, Sandwiches, Salads, Soups LogoEcho Hill Country Store Inc LogoWeaver's Ace Hardware Logo. Right Products, Right Price, Great Service.Mission Screen Printing LogoOley Valley Feet, Inc. LogoSensory Concepts Orthopedic and Medical Massage Logo

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Friend, Inc. Community Services is a not-for-profit, multi-service agency that supports the well-being of families and individuals in need, and is committed to strengthening the lives of those living in Northeastern Berks County.

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Annual Benefit Auction
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