Who We Are
Bike to the Beach is a nonprofit organization that produces fully supported charity cycling events for autism and disability service providers. Across Florida, DC/MD/VA, New England, and New York, we bring together cyclists, families, volunteers, sponsors, and nonprofit partners around a shared goal: raising funds and awareness that strengthen local communities.
In the last three years, Bike to the Beach has donated more than $1.25 million to local autism and disability nonprofit partners. Our model keeps the impact close to home, connecting each ride market with organizations that provide direct services, family support, recreation, education, and inclusion programs for people with autism and other disABILITIES.
What We Do
We design and produce fully supported charity bike rides that welcome cyclists of varying abilities and experience levels. Each event offers multiple distance options, route support, rest stops, volunteer support, and a memorable beach finish so riders can focus on the challenge, the community, and the cause.
Our fundraising model is built around local impact: 100% of funds raised in a region stay local to support nonprofit partners serving that community. Those dollars help fund programs such as sensory gyms, therapy and family support services, educational resources, recreation, employment and life-skills support, and inclusive community programming.
Why We Bike
We bike because every mile helps build stronger local support systems for people with autism and other disABILITIES. In the last three years, Bike to the Beach has donated more than $1,250,000 to local partners across four ride regions: Florida, DC/MD/VA, New England, and New York.
Each ride gives participants a practical way to turn training, fundraising, volunteering, and corporate teamwork into direct support for local nonprofits that serve families year-round.
To Impact
“Proud to know I made a difference to children on the autism spectrum. An awesome cause that is near and dear to my heart.”
To Celebrate
“The finish line party made it all worth it, sharing a beer with my husband, the live band and best of all the beach!”
To Inspire
“Sharing the last 10 miles with my Autistic son brought me to tears as I crossed the finish line.”
Our Cause
Bike to the Beach supports individuals and families living with autism and other disabilities by raising funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations that provide critical services and support. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior, and it often co-occurs with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 36 children is identified as being on the autism spectrum, and more than 1 in 4 adults lives with some form of disability—cutting across all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic communities.
The nonprofit partners we support deliver essential services across the lifespan, including early intervention, education, employment support, life skills development, and community inclusion. Bike to the Beach exists to help strengthen these organizations and the communities they serve by building sustained support through charity cycling events. Our cause is rooted in the belief that individuals with disabilities deserve access, opportunity, and inclusion—and that families should not face these challenges alone.
Our Team
A Dedicated Team United by Purpose.
How to Participate
To find the best opportunity for you and your organization, text or call us at 202-860-3211.
Sponsorship
Matching gift sponsor
Underwriting
Volunteering
Sponsorship
In-Kind Donations
Matching gift sponsor
Underwriting
Volunteering
Who Are We
Bike to the Beach is a community of people who combine fun and endurance challenges to inspire the larger community to raise funds and awareness for autism. Our signature events are charity bike rides from major cities to vacation beaches.
Our bike rides and community programs promote an active, socially, and environmentally-conscious community committed to achieving healthier lifestyles and finding solutions for the millions affected by autism and disabilities.
Bike to the Beach is unique in that we are a community, not an event. Our media footprint, community involvement, and charity impact stretch far beyond the day of the event. We do not shy away from personal challenges and we constantly seek out new ways to help our communities.
Our Impact is both National and Local. We stay true to our grassroots beginnings with active community leaders in each market and local non-profit partners as beneficiaries. We may be a national brand, but our business is inspiring local communities.
In each market, Bike to the Beach partners with autism charities that support these local communities. Our local partnership program seeks to create successful long-term relationships that make our events a significant and sustainable fundraising resource for local partner organizations.
In the past three years, Bike to the Beach has donated more than $1,250,000 dollars to local organizations.
The Communities We Support
Bike to the Beach is committed to supporting local and regional nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to individuals with autism and other disABILITIES. We work with trusted partners in each ride market so fundraising creates visible impact close to where riders, donors, volunteers, and sponsors live and work.
Our regional partner network includes organizations such as the Autism Society of Florida and Camp Open S.E.A.S. in connection with our Florida ride, the Autism Society of Maryland through our DC/MD/VA ride, the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and Amego through our New England ride, and Celebrate the Children through our New York ride.
Our Mission is to Empower YOU to make a Difference
Register to ride and get your company and clubs involved.
Rally a Workplace Team
Start a Bike to the Beach workplace team. Rally your colleagues around a great cause that helps the people in your community affected by autism.
With your workplace team, you can:
- Fundraise and train together
- Create company T-shirts
- Ride together or on your own
- Earn team rewards and more!
Sponsors
Here are non-profits that we have been a part of Bike to the Beach events:
Our annual charity bike rides from urban centers to area beaches are made possible by our local partners who offer volunteers, marketing support and provide a local voice in the community.
