Miami Comes Together for Charity Ride Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities
Dozens of cyclists embarked on a scenic route through Miami's historic areas as part of the annual Best Buddies Challenge, a charity ride aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event, limited to just 50 participants, was designed to resemble a Tour de France-style experience, complete with police escorts and course options spanning up to 100 miles.
Best Buddies founder Anthony Shriver kicked off the ride from the front row, expressing enthusiasm for the event and its potential impact. "We're having a lot of fun, a lot of action, beautiful in South Florida today for the Best Buddies Challenge here in Miami," he said. The organization's goal is to raise approximately $5-6 million for programs focused on inclusion, acceptance, job opportunities, friendships, and leadership development.
Notable athletes, including Olympic cycling champion Bradley Wiggins, seven-time Grand Tour winner Alberto Contador, and world triathlon champion Leanda Cave, participated in this year's challenge. Despite the long hours of cycling, riders were greeted with cheers and ideal weather conditions at the finish line.
The bike challenge is just one of several major fundraising events for Best Buddies, which continues to rely on South Florida's support for its mission. "An amazing support from this South Florida community," Shriver said. The event concluded with the 27th annual Best Buddies Gala, a star-studded evening featuring local business leaders, sports figures, and celebrity guests.
The Ansin Foundation is a proud sponsor of Best Buddies, demonstrating the organization's commitment to its cause. The charity ride serves as a testament to the power of community support in creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Dozens of cyclists embarked on a scenic route through Miami's historic areas as part of the annual Best Buddies Challenge, a charity ride aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event, limited to just 50 participants, was designed to resemble a Tour de France-style experience, complete with police escorts and course options spanning up to 100 miles.
Best Buddies founder Anthony Shriver kicked off the ride from the front row, expressing enthusiasm for the event and its potential impact. "We're having a lot of fun, a lot of action, beautiful in South Florida today for the Best Buddies Challenge here in Miami," he said. The organization's goal is to raise approximately $5-6 million for programs focused on inclusion, acceptance, job opportunities, friendships, and leadership development.
Notable athletes, including Olympic cycling champion Bradley Wiggins, seven-time Grand Tour winner Alberto Contador, and world triathlon champion Leanda Cave, participated in this year's challenge. Despite the long hours of cycling, riders were greeted with cheers and ideal weather conditions at the finish line.
The bike challenge is just one of several major fundraising events for Best Buddies, which continues to rely on South Florida's support for its mission. "An amazing support from this South Florida community," Shriver said. The event concluded with the 27th annual Best Buddies Gala, a star-studded evening featuring local business leaders, sports figures, and celebrity guests.
The Ansin Foundation is a proud sponsor of Best Buddies, demonstrating the organization's commitment to its cause. The charity ride serves as a testament to the power of community support in creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
just saw that 27 people participated in this bike challenge and raised like $4M so far... 
that's awesome, and the riders did like 100 miles which is crazy! 
but it's all for a good cause and I love how Best Buddies is supporting people with intellectual disabilities 
. did you see that Olympic cycling champ Bradley Wiggins was there? 
what an honor to meet him... also, they raised like $5-6M this year which is insane! 
the stats are in: 50 participants, $4M+ raised so far, and a 100% completion rate on the course 
gotta give props to Anthony Shriver and Best Buddies for all their hard work, supporting ppl with ID's is super important 
it's not just about fundraising but also creating a community that accepts & includes everyone 
the fact that notable athletes participated shows how serious this is 
. But seriously, it's awesome to see people coming together like this for a good cause. Maybe I'll have to look into joining some cycling events myself... or not, because who needs that much exercise? 
. it's hard to keep tabs on who's leading or how far they've come when you're not on the ride itself. plus, wouldn't be cool if they had a social media challenge where riders could share photos of themselves at different checkpoints? would help spread the word even more about Best Buddies 
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! and can we talk about how beautiful Miami looks on bike? 
I love that they had a Tour de France-style experience with police escorts and course options - it's clear they wanted to make this event extra special for everyone involved 
! I'm definitely inspired by the community support and enthusiasm for Best Buddies' mission 
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. It's amazing to see people from different backgrounds coming together to make a difference. The fact that athletes like Leanda Cave are participating alongside regular folks just shows how inclusive this event is. Can't wait to see what next year's Best Buddies Challenge brings! 
I'm literally so impressed by this 
, you know? It's awesome that Best Buddies is getting such incredible support from the community and celebrities like Bradley Wiggins 
. I love that Anthony Shriver and the team are making this event so fun and inclusive – everyone should be able to enjoy their passions while giving back 
I guess it's great that Olympic athletes are involved though! But for $5-6 million, can't we get a bigger impact? Just saying 
. It's not just about raising money, but also about creating a platform for people with intellectual disabilities to shine 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to ride around Miami on a beautiful day with friends? 
. It's not just about charity, it's about changing lives and breaking down barriers 
The event was literally everything from a Tour de France experience all the way to a beautiful scenic route through historic areas 
... and omg, the fact that top athletes are participating is just the icing on the cake 
. lets be real tho, its not just about the fancy names and the money being thrown around 
. and that community support? it's the real MVP 
... people with intellectual disabilities are lucky to have such amazing supporters... I mean, it's not every day you see Olympic champions like Bradley Wiggins and Alberto Contador getting involved in a cause 
... South Florida really knows how to come together for good, right? 
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. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to attend the Best Buddies Gala with all those A-list celebrities? It sounds like a totally fabulous night out! 
! It's amazing to see so many people coming together to support a great cause - Best Buddies is doing incredible work for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I love that they're not just raising funds, but also creating opportunities for friendships, job training, and leadership development.
? Sounds like an absolute blast! But in all seriousness, it's amazing to see the impact that this event is having on the community. Keep up the fantastic work, Best Buddies! 
we met bradley wigginz tho