It’s time to join the “Ben to the Shore” Charity Bike Ride, as a member of Team “Penn Public Safety, Are We There Yet?”!
The 39th Annual Ben to the Shore charity bike ride will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 7am to 1:30pm. This popular ride stretches 65 miles from the Ben Franklin Bridge to Atlantic City, or you may choose the 30-mile course, or the new 10-mile course. All new riders who register by March 31st will receive a Team Penn Public Safety cycling jersey!
The foundation that supports this ride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization:
The 39th Annual Ben to The Shore Bike Tour is a charity bike ride that raises money to provide necessary financial relief for the families of fallen or critically injured first responders and cultivate positive relationships and interactions between police officers and the children in the communities they serve. Proceeds also benefit local children’s charities and beneficiaries, including scholarships, rec centers, and school libraries.
To sign up, or to pledge your support for the riders, the DPS Team page can be found here:
https://www.ben2shore.org/Race/157458/Donate/PVoLJwW5FOA88NId
Riders will also fund-raise for the charity, with the goal of $250 per rider. We will provide email toolkits and support you in the process. We will also plan group riding sessions for those who would like to ride with others as you train. You can read the Penn Today article about the 2018 team to learn more about the ride.
Please contact Sgt. Bud Donovan (Team Captain) at bdonovan@publicsafety.upenn.edu or Stacy Ritchey at sritchey@publicsafety.upenn.edu if you plan on riding or have any questions or concerns.