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Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 19-23 years old by June of ride year.
• If in college, applicant must have completed her freshman year by June of ride year.
• Must be available for the entirety of June 8 - July 29, 2023.
• Must be available to travel to Austin, Texas for the team retreat January 13-16, 2023.
• 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.

Financial Accessibility

Powered by the Harry W Bass Jr Foundation

Each Pedal the Pacific rider has access to the following gear for the summer ride:

• 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)
• Girls Like Us book by Rachel Lloyd ($16 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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Equal Opportunity Scholarship

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to the 2023 team based on the demonstration of need and merit or to a BIPOC applicant regardless of need. Scholarship applications are due by September 15, 2022 at midnight CST.

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2023 Application Timeline

September 15, 2022: Last day to submit applications
No late applications will be accepted, sorry!
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Due to the number of applications we receive, not all applicants will continue on to interviews. You will be invited to alumni 1 on 1's based on your written application and video. Notifications will be sent via email.

We are asking all applicants to attend one of the following Q&A's. Please sign up here.
September 6, 2022 at 1pm CST: Q&A Option #1
September 7, 2022 at 6pm CST: Q&A Option #2
September 13, 2022 at 6:30pm CST: Q&A Option #3

September 21-30, 2022: Alumni 1 on 1 with 2022 team members
No pressure here! Bring your questions about time commitment, training, fundraising, general realities of being a part of Pedal the Pacific, etc. You will be talking with PTP alumni and they'll be ready to answer your questions. Everyone invited to a 1 on 1 will continue on to interviews.

October 5-21, 2022: Interviews begin

October 26, 2022: Offer Letters sent out

November 2, 2022: Decisions due

November 8, 2022: First All-Team Meeting 5:30-7:30pm CST

January 13-16, 2023: Team retreat in Austin, TX
*Please note that the team retreat is over a long weekend from Friday evening - Monday morning.

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Other Important Dates:

All-Team Zoom Call: Every other Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm

June 8, 2023: Arrive in Seattle

June 10, 2023: Launch Day

July 29, 2023: Finish Line in San Diego