Ride 4A Reason 2025

🚴‍♂️ About the Race

The first Ride 4A Reason happened in 2008: four cyclists with children in public schools, frustrated by the severe state budget cuts to education, rode from Oakland to Sacramento to dramatize their determination to do better for California’s students. Ride for a Reason has been going strong since then. Last year, over 300 students, teachers, parents and community members pedaled from Oakland to the steps of the State Capitol to raise money for 12 beneficiary public schools and to advocate for greater funding for education.

🎓 Utilization of Funds

• Library Books: Schools use these funds for the basic necessities.
• Sports Equipment: To support physical education and student activities.
• Art Education: Enhancing creativity and expression in students.
• Staff Salaries: Funding for counselors, librarians, and reading specialists.

🌎 Beneficiary Schools

Our R4R recipient schools serve predominantly students who receive free or reduced lunch, are English language learners, migrant students, and other historically marginalized student groups. As of 2024, we have raised close to $1.8 million for public schools in Oakland and Alameda.

❓ Questions

Questions? Use the Questions? button below, or email us at R4Rschools1@gmail.com.

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2025-04-26
• Start Location: Oakland Tech, Oakland, CA
• More Information: Race Link