Emmaus’ signature fundraising event, Cycle for Shelter, started in 1989 when our founding Executive Director completed a 1,200-mile bike ride from Georgia to Massachusetts, visiting more than 100 programs serving homeless and impoverished families along the way. Hundreds of Emmaus supporters and cyclists met him when he arrived in Haverhill.

Over the past 35 years, Cycle for Shelter has raised more than $2.2 million for Emmaus. It is an event the community looks forward to each year. Nearly 200 cyclists participate each year and dozens of local businesses and restaurants sponsor the ride.

Ride in-person or virtually and raise money to help those in our commuity facing homelessness rebuild thier lives.

Cycle for Shelter features:

–Low fundraising minimum, including a special Family Team minimum requirement
–Fun post-ride cookout
–Opportunity to participate in training rides to prepare for the big day
–Goodie bag for all riders
–Special fundraising incentives! Raise $750 and get a free jersey; raise $1,989 and be inducted into the Founders Cycling Club/1989 Society!

Start Times & Routes

We will have a 100 mile route, a 62 mile route, a 35 mile route and a 15 mile route. All routes will start from and return to Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA. Expected start times are as follows:

100 Mile – 7 a.m.
62 Mile – 7:30 a.m.
35 Mile – 9 a.m.
15 Mile – 10 a.m.

Click here for more information and to register.