On a cloudy and chilly Sunday morning in May, BORP and the VeloRaptors had to supply their own sunshine and spirit for BORP’s annual Revolution Ride (the “Rev”). Starting from the Mill Valley Community Center, ten VeloRaptors assembled for the 8 AM start along a 41-mile route that includes the spectacular Marin Highlands ascent and the thrilling descent along the coast.
That loop leads seamlessly into the equally beautiful ride along the northern coast of the Bay, through Tiburon and following the Paradise Loop back to Mill Valley via a challenging uphill climb.
A second group of VeloRaptors started at 9AM to pursue the Tiburon-Paradise Loop route, including the aforementioned hill. After the ride, all enjoyed a hearty, healthy lunch and refreshments. A local band, based on an “Iko, Iko” Cajun sound, livened an afternoon that turned sunny.
In keeping with its longstanding support of BORP, VeloRaptors Cycling Club members were the 3rd in team fundraising with a total of at least $16,165 raised to support BORP and its vital programs for developmentally-disabled cyclists and other athletes. Overall BORP raised $220,000 through the 2026 Rev ride.
Here is part of the Thank You we received from BORP.
| Thank you for making this year’s Rev such a joyful, generous, and very BORP kind of day. This year’s Rev brought together 204 registered riders, more than 50 volunteers, and 1,132 peer-to-peer donations, raising over $220,000 and counting for BORP programs across the Bay Area. That number is worth celebrating, and it reflects so much more than dollars raised. It represents riders reaching out to friends and family, volunteers making the day run smoothly, donors giving from near and far, sponsors investing in BORP’s work, and a whole community choosing, once again, to show up. The Rev has never been just a bike ride. It is one of the ways this community keeps BORP moving and helps make sure people with disabilities across the Bay Area can find sports, recreation, adventure, confidence, and community. |