Challenge

About the Challenge

10 years of getting active to support the kids of Bike Works!

Community Bike Works' biggest annual fundraiser, the Mileage Challenge, is from September 23rd to October 13th! Our 2026 event, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, now part of Jefferson Health, will be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate our 10th annual Mileage Challenge!

Over 3 weeks, teams of up to 8 friends, neighbors, or colleagues will join together to see who can log the most miles and raise the most funds to support the kids of Community Bike Works. Your involvement will encourage healthy living across our community, while directly supporting our flagship Earn a Bike and other high-quality bike mentoring programs for Lehigh Valley youth in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton!

Fayrouz, 12, was proud to speak at our 2025 Challenge finale party. "I have been coming to Bike Works for 3 years, and have helped volunteer in Earn a Bike and Jr Earn a Bike 3 times each. I love it here because these people have helped me become a better version of myself. I'm now less shy, more outgoing, kinder, and just overall a better person."

Get Involved!

Join top Lehigh Valley companies in our Mileage Challenge! Over 3 weeks, we’ll showcase your business through creative social media challenges and our sponsor passport (below), ensuring riders see your support for youth bike mentoring programs. It's a unique opportunity to boost your brand while making a lasting impact in our community!

Sponsorship form

Form a team of up to 8 challengers for a fun and rewarding teambuilding experience! Support each other as you rack up miles—whether riding, running, spinning, or walking— while reaching fundraising goals and competing for prizes for the most miles ridden and most funds raised. Of course, the real winners are the kids of Bike Works!

Form a Team

Not ready to hit the trails and still want to support the kids of Bike Works? Donate to your favorite team, including our CBW Student Riders, and help them reach their fundraising goals. Don’t forget to share your support on social media—word of mouth is a powerful tool for Community Bike Works!

Donate to the challenge

We welcome prize and raffle donations of all sizes! During the 3-week challenge, gift cards, baskets, food, and beverages are great incentives to motivate challengers. We’ll make sure your business is recognized for supporting Community Bike Works at the finale celebration and on social media!

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Sponsorship Form

Is your business looking to engage with local, community-driven customers? Join top Lehigh Valley companies in our Mileage Challenge as Community Bike Works hosts our 10th annual Mileage Challenge!

Over 3 weeks, we’ll showcase your business through creative social media challenges and our sponsor passport, ensuring riders see your support for youth bike mentoring programs. It's a unique opportunity to boost your brand while making a lasting impact in our community!

Download Sponsorship PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at jvarrone@communitybikeworks.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the mission of Community Bike Works?

The mission of Community Bike Works is to teach life lessons through bicycles to the young people of the Lehigh Valley who could benefit most.

When will the finale party be held?

The finale party of our Mileage Challenge is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 19th. DETAILS TBD. Join us for fun, food, and drinks as we come together as a community to celebrate our accomplishments during the Mileage Challenge. Admission was included in registration costs for the Challenge, so come as you are! More details will be sent out soon. Hope to see you there!

Can I ride any bike?

You can ride any pedal-assist bike, including certain e-bikes. An e-bike with a throttle control is NOT what we consider a pedal-assist bike, so we ask that you NOT use this type of vehicle as part of your challenge miles. Class-1 pedal-assist e-bikes only.

What's a Micro-donation?

A micro-donation allows your friends and family to contribute a low dollar amount per mile for every mile you ride. For example, if your friends pledge $0.25/mile and you ride 200 miles, you will raise $50 for Community Bike Works from your one supporter. If you have four supports who pledge $0.25/mile, you will raise $200 from your 50 mile effort.

Can supporters put a limit to their donation?

Yes. At the completion of the challenge, every supporter will receive an email confirming their total pledge amount. For example, if a supporter pledges $1.00 per mile, and you ride 400 miles, they will be asked if they want to confirm a $400 donation. If they decide they can only contribute $200, they can make this edit before confirming their pledge.

Do I have to be on a team to participate?

No, you can participate as an individual to support the Mileage Challenge and the kids of Bike Works.

Is there a minimum fundraiser amount?

We ask all individuals to set a goal of $300. Teams are asked to raise $1200 which covers the cost of attending Earn a Bike for two students.

Community Bike Works' 10th Annual Mileage Challenge

About the Challenge

10 years of getting active to support the kids of Bike Works!

Get Involved!

Sponsorship Form

Customized Sponsorships Available!

Check out our 2025 Passport to see how last year's sponsors engaged with our Challengers!

Mail in Donation Form

Frequently Asked Questions