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Urban Gives Back

We’re proud to partner with city and community organizations to offer unique and exciting rides this year. From touring local farms to providing bikes for special events, we’ve got a great lineup! Stay tuned as we finalize our (long) list of sponsored events. If you’re hosting an event and are looking for sponsors, just click the “Contact” tab above and send us an email!

If you’re interested in renting a bike for one of these events, fill out our charity ride inquiry form, or call us at (617) 670-0637 or contact the event organizer for instructions. Heading in from out of town for a ride, but want to ride your own trusty steed? Our service department will be happy to receive, assemble, and ship your bike for the ride.

Upcoming Charity Rides and Events

Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard - April 2024

Join us for our return to the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard! Enjoy the scenic views and ocean air as as you cycle through one of America’s favorite vacation spots along with a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS. Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal—a world free of MS. MS only has “disease modifying” medicines and a cure has yet to be found. Funds will be used to research causes and cures for MS.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals. We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Boston Brain Tumor Ride - May 2024

All proceeds raised allow National Brain Tumor Society to advance research and public policy, they aim to improve the availability of new and better treatments and fuel the discovery of a cure for brain tumors. Over the last 25 years the Boston Brain Tumor Ride has raised over $18 million towards brain tumor research. This event offers individuals and teams a chance to honor and remember loved ones and connect with others in the brain tumor community.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals, with the option for delivery to the start line for just $25! (availability for delivery is limited) We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

RIDE to End Alzheimer’s - June 2024

The Ride to End Alzheimer’s will be in-person in 2022 with a virtual option! Choose from a 30, 62, or 100 mile route, or create your own challenge with a distance of your choice on a virtual ride. Alzheimer’s affects millions of Americans and their families every year, and the Noonan family partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to begin the Ride to raise funds to advance research for alzheimer’s and provide care for those affected while decreasing the risk of dementia.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Best Buddies Ride - June 2024

The Best Buddies Challenge supports Best Buddies International, a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join for this one day ride at either 100, 50, or 20 miles!

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Tri-State Trek - June 2024

The Tri-State Trek is returning to a two-day, 200-mile ride through New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. This year, we will be hosting the 2023 Tri-State Trek with three options to participate: in-person ( 100 miles or 30 miles each day), virtual, or Trek Your Own Way! Whichever option you choose, you are part of our #TrekFamily and are contributing to our larger mission to end ALS. The Tri-State Trek raises money for research for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals for in-person or on-your-own options, with the option for delivery and pickup of the bike for just $50 each way! (availability for delivery and pickup is limited – contact us for information and coordination) We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway - June 2024

More than 2,000 cyclists participate in the Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway. Bike MS is 150 mile trip that begins in Quincy, rides through Cape Cod, and ends in Provincetown. Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable, typically chronic but progressive disease of the central nervous system. MS only has “disease modifying” medicines and a cure has yet to be found. Funds will be used to research causes and cures for MS.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals, with the option for delivery and pickup of the bike for just $25 each way! (availability for delivery and pickup is limited – contact us for information and coordination) We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

New England Classic - July 2024

The NEC Bike Tour’s organizational vision is to become the premier provider of New England bicycling adventures, through the annual execution of a multi-day destination cycling event along the coast, mountains, and scenic byways of New England that successfully raises funds in support of the organization’s mission. The NEC Bike Tour event will be a challenging and rewarding experience consisting of a seven day, approximately 550-mile ride, or an optional 150-mile ride that would take place during the first two days of the seven-day event.

The values of the NEC Bike Tour are to foster a culture that places safety for all as our top priority; that is welcoming to all volunteers, participants, and staff; that is limited in size and scale in order to provide an intimate, enjoyable and unique experience for all participants; and to achieve high retention of volunteers and participants, which will ensure sustainability of the event and the ability to successfully deliver and fulfill our mission.

Reid’s Ride - July 2024

Reid’s Ride is held each year on the third Sunday in July in Gloucester, MA. The 28-mile open-road route is supported by technical and emergency chase teams, water stations, and a rest stop. This ride benefits the Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Alliance.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals on this day if you are planning to participate!

Boston Tri - August 2024

The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon captures the essence of the city – historical, scenic, fun and exciting. As a participant in the triathlon, you’ll swim in the fresh waters of Dorchester Bay, bike through Boston city streets, and run along the scenic Southie shoreline. Following the race, join friends and family for free beer and fun at a post-race celebration.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals. We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Pan-Mass Challenge - August 2024

The Pan-Mass Challenge brings together thousands of cyclists, volunteers, donors and corporate sponsors to raise money so that Dana-Farber’s doctors and researchers have the necessary resources and tools to discover cures for all types of cancer.  They offer multiple routes and ride lengths to suit the needs and interests of almost any kind of rider, and put on one of the largest charity rides in the state.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals with the option for delivery of the bike for just $25! (WELLESLEY START ONLY; availability for delivery is limited – contact us for information and coordination. You will be responsible for returning your bike to our ship in Boston; NO PICK-UP AT END OF RIDE). We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

North Shore Tour de Cure - August 2024

The New England Tour de Cure benefits the American Diabetes Association. Tour de Cure funds research to bring us closer to a cure while supporting the ADA’s advocacy and education efforts on behalf of the more than 37 million Americans living with diabetes. On Sunday, Aug. 21, a live Tour event returns with a Start/Finish and Festival in Lexington, Mass., for the first time. Routes for cyclists from novice to experienced travel through historic Lexington, Concord and surrounding towns on scenic roads with markings to guide the way. All routes feature well-stocked rest stops with mechanics, and support vehicles and volunteers on the road.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Parkinson’s Ride - September 2024

The New England Parkinson’s Ride took shape in the summer of 2008, and linked up with Team Fox at The Michael J Fox Foundation. experienced cyclists. All routes begin and end at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and travel through the countryside and shoreline of beautiful southern Maine. Choose from a 10, 30, 50, 62, or 100 mile route.

Ride to Defeat ALS - September 2024

The annual Massachusetts Ride to Defeat ALS is an opportunity for friends, family, and the local community to join together to support those people affected by ALS in Massachusetts. Funds raised at this event help to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. We offer multiple routes and ride lengths to participants of all abilities. Enjoy lunch, a beer garden and music at our post-Ride celebration!

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Rodman Ride for Kids - September 2024

The Rodman Ride for Kids is an umbrella matching gift charity raising funds for youth-focused social service organizations supporting at-risk youth in Massachusetts. This is a non-competitive 25, 50, or 100-mile cycling tour throughout Southeastern, MA, with 100% of proceeds impacting at-risk kids. The Rodman Ride for Kids is the #1 one-day athletic event supporting kids in the nation!

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Bicycles Battling Cancer - September 2024

Riders who participate in the American Cancer Society’s Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride are asked to raise money in order to support the fight against cancer. They can ride 30, 50, 70, or 100 mile routes. The American Cancer Society is saving about 400 lives per day, and this number can be increased through funds raised by this event.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals. We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Harbor to the Bay - September 2024

Harbor to the Bay is a one day bike ride from Boston to Provincetown. 100% of rider-received pledges go to the beneficiaries of the ride.

The stated goals of this ride are to improve community awareness of HIV/AIDS care and services, to support those organizations that advance the quality and accessibility care, and to help prevent HIV infection and to positively impact people living with HIV/AIDS.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Autumn Escape Bike Trek - September 2024

The Autumn Escape Bike Trek is a fully-supported ride along beautiful Cape Cod, MA. This year’s event will offer one and two-day ride options with updated routes! Every mile you ride will support of the American Lung Association’s mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy, including our COVID-19 Action Initiative – a $25M commitment to help end COVID-19 and defend against future respiratory virus pandemics.

This year, there is also an option to participate virtually with the Cycle Your Way program.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!

Cycle for Life - October 2024

Get your wheels in motion and join Cycle for Life for their annual bicycle tour and riding where ever you like. Wear a CF Cycle for Life shirt, team jersey, or your Cystic Fibrosis Foundation branded apparel, while you cycle in your neighborhood!  Track your activity on the Fight CF mobile app so you and your team can ride together and with others across the country.  Share how you are participating by sharing your story and posting a selfie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Make sure to tag the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (@CF_Foundation) and use the hashtag #CFCycleforLife to keep the energy and momentum going strong! This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.

Urban AdvenTours is proud to offer a 10% discount on bike rentals! We also offer box and build services and car racks if you want to ride your own bike!