Cycle4Awareness Cycle4Awareness, founded by the late Michael Mirabella, raises money and awareness for autism. Inspired by his cousin Joey and his new bike, Michael launched this exciting venture.
“Cycle4Awareness is riding with purpose! Proceeds from the event will support “Product with a Purpose” in its mission to empower people with disabilities through meaningful employment and skills training. Behind every pedal stroke is a chance to create lasting change.”
Date: September 7th 2025
Time: 9am – 2pm
Start : Barnegat Lighthouse, 208 Broadway, Barnegat Light NJ
In 2012, Mike teamed up with Ryan Rickus and they decided that they would like to cycle from Philadelphia to Key West to raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks Foundation. On the 15th of August 2012, Ryan and Mike started there journey to Key West. Their goal was to cover 100 miles a day while spending their down time at a hotel, crash at a kind local’s, or under a tree, and that’s exactly what they did.
That following summer, 2013, Cycle4Awareness decided to change the organization they were helping, the route they would be cycling and would recruit a new teammate. Mike wanted to have a bigger impact, so he decided to help a smaller organization. Cycle4Awareness was fortunate enough to hook up with Athletes Helping Athletes Inc. Athletes Helping Athletes Inc is a wonderful organization that connected special needs athletes with student-athletes in the spirit of friendship for mutual benefit and inspiration. The new route was along way from Philadelphia, Cycle4Awareness decided to cycle the West Coast, from Vancouver to San Diego and managed to pick up a new member, Fergal Barry. On the 14th of August 2013; Ryan, Mike and Fergal started the journey down the West Coast. They had the same premise to cycle 100 miles a day and with the help of the website Warm Showers, they had places to stay.
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We are honored that the following businesses and community members sponsored this years Cycle4Awareness fundraiser to benefit “Product with a Purpose” in its mission to empower people with disabilities through meaningful employment and skills training. Behind every pedal stroke is a chance to create lasting change.”!
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