🚴♂️ The Great Ventura Bike Challenge – Fall 2025 🚴♀️
Dates: Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Westpark Community Center, 450 W Harrison Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
Cost: FREE
Join us for a summer-long challenge that combines fitness, fun, and prizes for all ages!
The Great Ventura Bike Challenge is your chance to rack up miles, win awesome prizes, and push yourself toward personal victory! Whether you're a casual rider or a future champion, this free, family-friendly competition is all about progress, celebration, and community.
🏁 How It Works
Track Your Miles: Ride the trail anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM. Log your distance at our booth when you arrive and when you finish. You may leave and return throughout the day—just be sure to check in and out!
Divisions for All Ages:
3rd Grade & Under
4th/5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th/10th Grade
11th/12th Grade
Adults 18–55
Adults 55+
🎯 Set Goals, Win Gemstones
This is a competition against yourself!
Every 6.6 miles you complete earns you a new gemstone milestone—a physical gemstone trophy and a digital badge for your collection. Your progress is tracked week to week, so you can stay motivated all summer long.
Gemstones aren’t just pretty—they’re redeemable for prizes in the near future, so be sure to collect them all!
🏆 Prizes & Awards
🎁 Champion of the Day:
The rider who logs the most miles between 10 AM and 6 PM (any age!) gets to pick a prize from the Champion of the Day Prize Box, featuring goodies like:🎟️ Two movie tickets to Century 10 Downtown Ventura
🧼 Spa-quality, eco-friendly products made with real essential oils from The Refill Shoppe, such as cherry bubble bath or lavender chamomile shampoo
👑 Season Champion:
Be the top rider in your division by the end of the 6-event season and take home a Grand Prize and custom Champion’s Trophy from the Season Champion Prize Box!
🧢 What to Bring
Your bike
Your helmet
A water bottle (we recommend staying hydrated!)
A competitive spirit
🛠️ Don’t have a bike or helmet?
We’ve got you covered—reach out to us in advance and we’ll try to help.
🧰 On-site we have tools and a bike pump if you need a quick tune-up!
📣 Questions or Need Gear?
Email us at carlos@bike4acause.org or visit bike4acause.org for updates and resources.
Let’s ride together, grow together, and celebrate every mile. 🌟
See you on the trail!