Cross-country & Regional bike trips
At a Glance
Our cross country trips provide the opportunity to bike thousands of miles across the US and make an impact on affordable housing in each host location
Length
Cross-Country trips are approximately 80+ days covering over 4,000 miles, while the regional trip, Drift West, is around 25 days covering 850+ miles.
Fundraising Requirements
Riders fundraise $5,000 (cross-country) or $3,000 (regional) to participate in the ride.
Training Requirements
Riders complete 500+ on-the road miles in varying conditions (rain, hills, groups, gravel) to prepare for the experience.
Be a Rider
Rider applications open on October 1st! We will enroll riders on a first come, first served basis until our trips are full.
Bike & Build Riders are the foundation of our mission. The role is both rewarding and demanding, and we seek dedicated, tenacious folks to journey across the country advocating for affordable housing.
Bike & Build is committed to equal opportunity for our employees, riders, and board members. We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, color, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics such as personality and personal interests that make our employees, teams, and organization unique.
Rider General Requirements:
- Age 18-26 at the start of the trip
- Fundraise $5,000 for Cross Country Trips, or $3,000 for Regional Trips
Rider Time Commitment:
- Remote, 5 hours per month, 3 months
- In person, on the road, 1 or 3 months
Rider Responsibilities:
- Participate in all team duties, including: chores, drive and/or ride in the support vehicle, attend all build days/affordable housing days/host presentations
- Uphold and follow Bike & Build Policies
- Pedal for the affordable housing cause
Interested?
Application Checklist
If you’ve already read through our pre-ride requirements, know which route you want to tackle, and think you’re ready to get the wheel spinning, leave your info below and we’ll let you know when you can apply!
Be A Leader
2023 Leader Applications are closed!
Bike & Build Trip Leaders are the glue that holds teams together. The role is extremely rewarding but demanding. We seek exceptional young adults with strong peer leadership qualities for these positions.
Bike & Build is committed to equal opportunity for our employees, riders, and board members. We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, color, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics such as personality and personal interests that make our employees, teams, and organization unique.
Leader General Requirements:
- Age 21 to 29
- Fundraise equivalent to Rider requirements.
- Ability to ride a bicycle comfortably, confidently, and safely. If there is no prior experience as a cyclist, applicants must show a strong desire and willingness to learn.
Leader Preferred Qualities:
- Experience facilitating and leading peers
- Experience managing risk in dynamic situations
- Familiarity with the Affordable Housing cause
Leader Time Commitment:
- Remote, 12-20 hours per month, 4 months
- In person, on the road, 1 or 3 months
Leader Responsibilities:
- Rider management including: oversee pre-trip documentation, pre-trip fundraising requirements, and curriculum engagement
- Design and coordinate trip logistics including host accommodations, build days, and bike route
- Uphold and enforce Bike & Build Policies
- See full Trip Leader Responsibilities here
Leader Compensation:
Each Bike & Build trip leader is paid a stipend for their work. Cross Country trip leaders will earn $4,000, and Regional trip leaders will earn $1500. The stipend is performance-based and paid in 4 installments; two payments pre-trip, one payment during the trip, and one payment upon completion of the trip.
Interested?
First, read the job description for the position. Make sure you know what to expect, and then decide on your route. After you done those things, leave your contact info below so you’re the first to know when applications open!
If you are also interested and eligible to be a rider, you can make note of that in your application. Applying to be a leader in no way affects your odds in securing a rider position. If you are not selected as a trip leader, whatever rider position you are assigned is reserved.
