Introduction
2012 Goals
The Route and Schedule
Meet the Riders
Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

Inspired by 700, 1,000, and 1,200 mile walks led by Millard and Linda Fuller in the 1980's, Notre Dame graduate Ryan Iafigliola created the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure in 2008 as a way to invite more people into our affordable housing movement. Since our inaugural ride in 2009, the event has covered more than 10,800 miles through 30 states, helped renovate or repair 41 homes, and has raised close to $500,000 for families in need of housing all over the world.

We'll build upon this success during our fifth annual ride, which will be held June-August 2012. On this journey, we'll ride down both the East Coast and West Coast, and will cover an average of 75 miles/day for over 60 days, for a combined total of 3,600 miles. The ride will include several stops along the way to work on Fuller Center projects.

Why do we ride? It's pretty simple:

1. To spread the word about our ministry
2. To raise money for our ministry's work
3. To develop new partners along the way

The result of the ride is that the homes of real people get built and renovated, the movement expands and all involved grow in faith, hope and love. The impact is larger than we'll ever know.

As a movement, we like to be flexible in giving people the opportunity to join us, so we invite volunteers to join us for a day, a segment, or the whole way, to come as an individual or to form a team. If those options don't work, then join us in spirit as a virtual rider. Together, we form The Team of the Bicycle Adventure. Learn more about joining.

2012 Goals

Our main goal, to grow the movement to end poverty housing, hasn't changed a bit as we enter into our fifth year. However here are a few specific goals that we set for this year: 

• 110 riders to join for multi-day lengths
• Raise $200,000, which would bring our total raised by FCBA to $700,000
• 40+ media stories
• 50+ new church relationships 
• 1,500 members in our Facebook page

The Route and Schedule

See it here

Meet the Riders

They have their own page! See them here.