Chefs Cycle 2025

Chefs Cycle isn’t a race - it’s a celebration of your dedication to fundraising for No Kid Hungry. Whether you're a professional chef, a food enthusiast, a hospitality professional, or a No Kid Hungry advocate, there’s a place for you here.​

During the two-day ride through Bend, Oregon, riders support one another, with experienced cyclists helping beginners, and everyone crossing the finish line at their own pace.​

Daily 100-Mile Routes: Take on the challenge of the full century ride for an unforgettable experience.
Daily 100-Kilometer Routes: Opt for the slightly shorter (approx. 60-mile) route that still offers a great challenge.

Chefs Cycle welcomes a diverse group of participants, including chefs, culinary and hospitality professionals, food enthusiasts, restaurateurs, community leaders, foodies, No Kid Hungry Advocates and teams of passionate fundraisers. Riders can register individually or as part of a team.

With a mission-driven focus, Chefs Cycle riders commit to an individual fundraising minimum of $4,500. These funds cover accommodations, ride entry, and support No Kid Hungry’s mission to end childhood hunger in America. The fundraising minimum must be met by June 20, 2025.

The Chefs Cycle team provides a wealth of fundraising support, from campaign resources to strategy calls, event guidance, and toolkits. Whether you're planning a restaurant-based event or a community-driven campaign, we’ll help you master the art of fundraising.

MEALS & ACCOMMODATION
Enjoy two nights of accommodation at Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon from June 2-4, 2025. All meals are included, including a welcome dinner on Monday, June 2, and a closing dinner on Wednesday, June 4. Daily rides include 4-5 rest stops and 1 lunch stop, along with snacks and post-ride fuel in the Rider Village.

RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES 
- $4,500 fundraising minimum
- $100 early registration fee (increasing to $150 after December 15, 2024) 
- Accommodation beyond the provided two nights (group rates available) 
- Transportation to and from Riverhouse Lodge, including flights, taxis, shuttles, etc.
- Bike logistics to and from Bend, including packing, shipping, assembly, and breakdown

​At No Kid Hungry, we say that $1 can help provide 10 meals for kids. Our donors sometimes ask: How is this possible?

It’s not because we get a bulk discount on food. In fact, we don’t buy food at all. Because lack of food isn’t the problem in the United States. The problem is ensuring that children have reliable access to the food they need.

No Kid Hungry does that by supporting school and community meals programs, providing grants to help people get the equipment they need to feed kids and advocating for better laws and policies.

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