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The Smith Family Is Riding Across America To Aid At-Risk Youth — And We Need You!

On June 22nd, the Smith Family — Craig, Melinda, and their three kids (ages 7, 9, and 10) — started a journey to bike 3,640 miles across America on the TransAmerican Trail! As they embark on their adventure, they are partnering with Braking Cycles to equip and empower at-risk youth in the Pacific Northwest.

WHY BRAKING CYCLES?

Right now, thousands of young people across Oregon and Washington are facing homelessness, instability, and an uncertain future — with no safe place to land and little to no support. For over 35 years, Braking Cycles has empowered at-risk youth through their housing programs, mentorship through Faithful Friends, and apprenticeship through the Braking Cycles Coffee & Bike Shop to break cycles of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness for the next generation.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Every mile the Smith Family pedals across the U.S. is a chance for you to invest in a young person who desperately needs someone to believe in them.

STEP #1: Sponsor A Rider (choose to sponsor a member of the Smith family below, or skip this step)
STEP #2: Choose to donate a penny per mile, OR give a flat donation amount.
STEP #3: Share this with your friends and family!

FOLLOW THE SMITH FAMILY'S JOURNEY!
 📍 Live tracking map → followmychallenge.com/live/smith5-braking-cycles
📸 Instagram → @smith5.brakingcycles

✉️ Subscribe to the Braking Cycles newsletter HERE for monthly updates!

QUESTIONS? → Email [email protected]

Option 1: Sponsor By Rider

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GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS: To enter, make a donation of $20 or more to Braking Cycles' Penny Per Mile Challenge between June 22nd, 2026 and July 21, 2026. A donation of $20 or more is required to enter; there is a maximum of one entry per person, regardless of donation amount. Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries on or shortly after July 21, 2026, and notified by email or phone using the contact information provided at the time of donation. Prize is one $25 gift card to the Braking Cycles Coffee & Bike Shop, non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Open to legal residents of the United States of America who are 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited by law. By donating and entering, participants agree to these terms.

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Braking Cycles’ Tax Information and Privacy Policy.

A donation portal is provided through our website for our fundraising efforts. Braking Cycles is fully registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization since 1991; therefore, your donation is completely tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for all your contributions for tax purposes. Our TAX ID is 93-1088674. Braking Cycles only collects information pertinent to the contributions made by individuals. This information collected is used solely for our in-house accounting and communication procedures between the donor and our corporate office. NO information is sold or given to a third party. All donors are added by default to our organization mailing list. Periodically, news, highlights, and event opportunities are communicated to our constituency. The donor may choose to Opt-Out at any time. If you have any questions or concerns with Braking Cycle’s Privacy Policy, please call our Business Manager, at 503-350-7215 or email them at [email protected].

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