CHEFS CYCLE 2024
Santa Rosa, CA | May 6-9, 2024
WHAT IS CHEFS CYCLE
Chefs Cycle is an annual fundraising campaign for No Kid Hungry driven by award-winning chefs and members of the culinary community. The campaign culminates in a 3-day cycling endurance ride along California’s stunning north coast, where participants of all abilities celebrate their fundraising achievements.
Riders agree to a $4,000 fundraising minimum, and have the opportunity to engage with No Kid Hungry's work first-hand through a local community service event.
WHO RIDES
Chefs, culinary professionals, and teams of passionate fundraisers committed to raising crucial funds to end hunger in America. Riders can register solo, or as part of a team.
WHEN & WHERE
Arrival: May 6, 2024
Ride: May 7, 8, 9, 2024
Location: The Flamingo Resort & Spa
Route Options: 100 mi / 100 km per day
Participation Options: 3-day ride OR 2-day ride + participate in a volunteer opportunity with a local No Kid Hungry partner
WHY
No child should go hungry in America. But millions of kids in the United States live with hunger. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. Chefs Cycle provides an opportunity for chefs and culinary professions to spearhead funding for No Kid Hungry’s mission and crucial work to end hunger in America.
No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.
FUNDRAISING
With a focus on mission impact, riders agree to a registration fee of $100, and a fundraising minimum of $4,000. These funds will secure accommodations and entry into the ride, as well as support the No Kid Hungry campaign in ending childhood hunger in America.
The earlier you sign up, the more time you have to raise crucial funds above and beyond the $4,000 minimum - and we are here to help! The Chefs Cycle team supports all riders with fundraising resources, strategy calls, event-based fundraising support, and toolkits to master the art of fundraising, including how to host restaurant-based events or promotions supporting Chefs Cycle.
The $100 registration fee will go towards the required fundraising minimum. The fundraising minimum is required to be met by June 21, 2024.
CHEFS CYCLE PROVIDES
Accommodation
Three nights’ accommodation at The Flamingo Resort & Spa (May 6, 7, 8, 2024).
Additional night(s) available at a discounted rate at participant’s expense.
Meals
All onsite meals including numerous rest stops and a lunch stop each day of the ride.
Rider Support
The Chefs Cycle team provides cycling training resources for beginners and elite cyclists alike to ensure you are well-prepared for the 300-mile ride, as well as:
Fundraising Support
Fundraising assistance including but not limited to: personal fundraising website, fundraising toolkit, examples for crafting strong social media outreach, draft letters/emails for outreach to your network, BBB best practice guidance for in-restaurant fundraising and more.
RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES
NOT A CYCLIST?
We have a variety of ways to get involved. We’re looking for: