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PEDAL THE PACIFIC 2026 APPLICATION

Pedal the Pacific

Cycling for a world where people are not for sale.

The Summer Ride

Apply for PTP Year 10

Pedal the Pacific is a 7-week cycling journey from Seattle to San Diego where young women (age 18-23) raise awareness and funds to fight sex trafficking. Along the way, riders meet with survivors, nonprofit leaders, government officials, and community members working to end trafficking. Through this experience, they build resilience, develop leadership skills, and discover their own capacity to make an impact. Pedal the Pacific is a leadership development program that helps young women recognize the power of their voice to create change for vulnerable populations.

*Applications open on August 15th and close on September 21st.

Apply for PTP Year 10

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Eligibility Requirements

Must be 18-23 years old by June of ride year.
Must be available for the entirety of June 4 - July 25, 2026.
If in college, applicant must have completed her freshman year by June of ride year.
Must be available for bi-weekly team meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm CST.
Cannot study abroad Spring of ride year.
Pedal the Pacific is intended for anyone who identifies as a woman, regardless of sex assigned at birth. Our program also welcomes people who identify as non-binary or gender nonconforming, who want to learn in a women-centered environment.
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Financial Accessibility

Each Pedal the Pacific rider has access to the following gear:

Ortlieb Waterproof Panniers ($190 Value)
Sea to Summit Sleeping Bag ($189 Value)
Sea to Summit Sleeping Pad ($80 Value)
Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack ($45 Value)
Sea to Summit Collapsible X-Bowl ($16 Value)
Large team tent ($150 Value)
Fully stocked SAG van with snacks and bike maintenance equipment ($300+ Value)

‍All of this gear amounts to over $650 in savings per rider. Please note: gear from the Gear Library is property of Pedal the Pacific and will be returned to PTP after the finish line in San Diego.

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YEAR 10

Joining the Freedom Circle includes the following benefits:

Exclusive Quarterly Newsletter with inspiring and educational content from our alumni network
Facts and updates about domestic sex trafficking
First look and updates into Pedal the Pacific’s program and impact
Access to recordings from PTP's expert speaker series
Ability to nominate organizations for PTP's community grants
2 invitations to the summer ride finish line and dinner in San Diego
Invitations to exclusive events throughout the year
Discount on Pedal the Pacific merch
Exclusive offers to sustainable goods and clothing brands

Donate yearly or monthly to join the Freedom Circle.

Any recurring donation is a huge help!

Prefer to donate via check?

Make all checks payable to Pedal the Pacific and mark Freedom Circle in the memo. We'll be on the lookout for your gift!
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P.O. BOX 5778
Austin, TX 78763

Champion

$5,000+ yearly or $400+ monthly

Visionary

$2,500 yearly or $200 monthly

Advocate

$1,000 yearly or $84 monthly

Friend

$600 yearly or $50 monthly

Trailblazer - Alumni/Students

$15+ monthly

People asked us:

“How does a bike make a difference?”

Or, they say

“What does a bike have to do with fighting sex trafficking?”

Or, they ask:

“What’s the point of cycling 1,700 miles?”