There’s nothing like a Best Buddies Challenge. Find out for yourself. Sign up under Team SVB and together we will help Best Buddies enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

*We’re proceeding with event planning with your health and safety being our top priority. We’re continuing to monitor and follow the guidance of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Health Department and the CDC to adjust our event production strategy as needed. We look forward to celebrating with you on October 2nd!

RIDE

Join us on Saturday, October 2, 2021, and choose to ride 100, 50, or 20 miles with cyclists of all abilities including celebrities and pro-athletes such as Julian Edelman, Guy Fieri, George Hincapie & Christian Vande Velde, among others. Each route takes riders along scenic, country roads to the beach in Hyannis Port. All rides are fully supported, with rest stops every 25 miles and support vehicles on the road. SEE ROUTES

Please register for the Ride no later than July 29th to receive your jersey in time for the event.

RUN OR WALK 

For those that don’t ride, our 5K run/walk takes place at Craigville Beach in Hyannis Port. Enjoy a jog with friends, or go for a new personal best. The walk is the perfect Challenge for families with small children. SEE ROUTE

DIY CHALLENGE

Create your own Challenge! Register through this site and check the 'DIY Challenge Rate.' The possibilities are limitless! Ride our original Hyannis Port route, join one of our Strava segments, or join Best Buddies Challenge staff, pro-cyclists and other DIY participants on virtual rides! DIY Ideas

For every DIY registration each participant will receive an SVB swag bag and SVB will be contributing $250 to Best Buddies overall fundraising.

Please register for the DIY Challenge no later than September 24th to receive your SVB swag bag in time for the event.

CELEBRATE

All roads lead to our Craigville Beach Finish Line in Hyannis Port. After you finish your event, enjoy a finish line celebration including delicious food and beverages, hosted by Anthony K. Shriver and special guests! Party Details

By taking the pledge to ride/run/walk with Best Buddies, you are making the world more welcoming, one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.

Thank you to all who have participated with us in the past, and we look forward to expanding our team's impact with new team members at this year's event!

Register now and join “Team SVB" for the 2020 Best Buddies Challenge!

Here’s how:

1.   Click Register Now or visit https://www.bestbuddieschallenge.org/hp/sponsor-registration/

2.   Provide your personal registration information.

3.   Select “Team SVB” under the Sponsor Rate list.

4.   Select your Best Buddies Challenge (Bike Ride or Run/Walk), along with all remaining registration info.

5.   Want to DIY your Challenge? Register through this site and check the 'DIY Challenge Rate.'

6. At the bottom of the registration form type in promo code "SVB" for the discounted $5 registration fee.

Note: By joining "Team SVB", you commit to a $5 registration fee, along with a fundraising commitment of $1,450.  SVB will contribute $1,000 to each of the first 50 employee riders who meet the remaining $450 fundraising commitment.  Employees may use their available donation matching funds to match their first $225 in funds raised. So sign up, raise or donate $225, and request a match!  

*SVBers please use this link to request your fundraising match

 As a registered participant in the Best Buddies Challenge and member of Team SVB, you’ll receive:

- Limited-edition Best Buddies Challenge jersey

- 2020 TEAM SVB Cycling Kit inspired by Team TIBCO-SVB

- Premium gift bag

- Post-event shower & massage

- Wristband admission to the Craigville Beach Party & Family Fun Festival, hosted by Anthony Shriver featuring a gourmet lobster clambake, open bar and private concert.

Register Now