Community
Join the Bike to the Beach community. Connect with local riders, follow your event on Strava and Facebook, read stories, and stay involved in charity cycling events supporting the autism and disability community.
Ride Together. Train Together. Stay Connected.
Bike to the Beach isn’t just a ride day — it’s a year-round community of riders, families, volunteers, and supporters coming together for the autism and disability community. Follow your local event, join training rides, meet other cyclists, and stay inspired all season long.
Connect Locally
Every Bike to the Beach event has its own local energy — group rides, training tips, course updates, and meetups. Join your city’s Strava club and Facebook page to connect with other riders, ask questions, and stay in the loop.
We also have groups for each event:
Florida
Train in the Florida sunshine with local riders, receive event updates, and join a welcoming community riding together for a powerful cause.
DMV
Train with local DMV riders, get real-time ride updates, and connect with a strong community cycling from the city to the coast together.
New England
Train alongside fellow New England riders, stay up to date on event details, and be part of a tight-knit cycling community riding from Boston to the shore.
New York
Ride with NYC cyclists, get the latest event updates, and connect with a high-energy community turning city miles into meaningful impact.
Stay Connected Year-Round
The ride may last a day — but the community lasts all year. Follow us on social media to:
Meet inspiring riders and families
Get training and fundraising tips
See behind-the-scenes moments
Learn about our nonprofit partners
Celebrate milestones and impact
Stay motivated between rides
If you care about this mission, you belong here.
Follow Our Blog
Training tips, rider stories, and ways to make your miles matter
The best part of Bike to the Beach isn’t just the ride — it’s the people behind it. Our blog shares real stories from riders, families, volunteers, and nonprofit partners, along with practical tips to help you train smarter, fundraise faster, and feel confident on ride day.
Whether you’re preparing for your first 25 miles or your tenth century ride, you’ll find inspiration, advice, and community voices that remind you why every mile counts.
Our Latest Posts
The Ultimate Guide to Bike Fundraising Events
Get practical tips for bike fundraising events, from choosing your ride to reaching your goals and making a real impact for causes you care about.
From Cookies to Community Impact | Autism Charity Bike Ride Story
How Collette Divitto’s Story of Disability Empowerment Connects to Charity Cycling and Community Impact In the heart of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Collette Divitto turned a lifelong love of baking into a movement for disability empowerment. Born with Down syndrome, Collette’s journey shows what’s possible when people are given the right support,
How to Train for a First 100 Mile Bike Ride
Get practical tips and a clear training plan for your first 100 mile bike ride, including nutrition, pacing, and gear advice to help you finish strong.
Contact Us:
We’re Here to Help
Questions? Ideas? Want to get more involved? Our team is always happy to connect. Whether you’re riding, volunteering, fundraising, or partnering, we’ll make sure you get the support you need.
Ride Questions:
Click here to find ride details in our Ride Guide.
Other Questions:
Email us at info@biketothebeach.org.
Want to chat?
Text or Call us @ 202-860-3211
Technical Questions:
Email our technical team by clicking here.
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