2026 Format/Framework

Same route as 2025 – CO to MO. 418 miles. Teams of 4 riders and 4 crew.
Same pace expectations as 2025 - team average of 14.2 MPH. Totally doable, but does take training and hard work.
Supply your own bike gear.
There is some cost associated with participating: team gas, overnight near the border, your own meals, etc.
All teams will ride under the umbrella of Hope Community Church and all funds will go to 1.) Heart for Lebanon, and 2.) Welcome House.
Non-Hopesters can participate in this Hope event, but the entire point of the event is to raise money to serve refugees in the name of Jesus. This is NOT a bike event. It is a fundraising event. If you're just looking for a fun weekend bike adventure, this event is not for you.
Form your own teams:
You need 4 riders and 4 crew members (with names and contact info) by Sunday, July 12 at 5 pm for the information session meeting at Hope Community Church.
All 8 team members are expected to be at the info session (we understand if one or to have a prior commitment, but if all but one or two team members have a conflict, this isn't the year for your team.)
If you want to participate as a rider or crew, but don't have a team, contact Jeff Seal - 918-638-0764.