80 miles. 800 riders. One million dollars for kids who can't read.
Ride for Reach is an annual charity cycling event raising money to put books in the hands of low-income kids across Colorado. 100% of donations go to programs.
2026 GOAL · $1,000,000
$682,419
raised by 2,184 supporters
68% of goal · 38 days left · ~ 1,250 books = 1 classroom
Every dollar puts a book in a kid's hand.
In Colorado, 1 in 4 kids from low-income families enters kindergarten without ever owning a book. Reach Books partners with Title-1 schools and libraries to change that.
Last year's ride raised $812,000 and put 47,000 books in 184 classrooms across the state.
47k
Books delivered 2025
184
Classrooms reached
12k
Kids per year
100%
Donations to programs
Three routes. One finish line.
Family · 20 miles
Flat, paved, kid-friendly. Aid stations every 5 miles.
+ $250 fundraising minimum
Classic · 50 miles Popular
Rolling hills through the foothills. Lunch stop at mile 25.
+ $500 fundraising minimum
Century · 80 miles
Climbs to 9,200 ft. For serious cyclists. Sag wagon support.
+ $1,000 fundraising minimum
Race day · June 22, 2026
Check-in & warm-up at Boulder Central Park
Century route start
Classic route start
Family ride start
Finish line food trucks open
Awards + check presentation
"The best Saturday of my year."
"Rode my first 50 last year. Trained for 4 months. Raised $1,200 from coworkers. Cried at the finish."
— Carla M., 6th ride
"Brought my 8-year-old for the family ride. He was so proud. He wants to do the 50 next year."
— David R., 2nd ride
"The aid stations are joyful. The finish line is electric. The cause is real. Sign up."
— Hannah J., 9th ride