Ride with Legends

Let’s introduce you to the Pros that will be riding and coaching at the event.

Alberto Contador

Renowned as one of the most accomplished stage racers in history, the 41-year-old Contador is celebrated for his dynamic climbing skills and has clinched victories in all three Grand Tours, marking his presence in the cycling world with nearly every significant stage race on the UCI World Tour.

Nicknamed El Pistolero, he dominated the sport for more than a decade before retiring in 2017. He has served as a commentator for Eurosport television since 2018 and recently launched Team Polti-Kometa.

A native of the Pinto district in Madrid, Contador’s journey from an amateur to a professional cyclist saw him turning professional in 2003 and claiming victories in some of the most grueling climbing stages across the globe. His breakthrough came in 2007 with a win at the Tour de France, followed by victories at both the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España in 2008, accumulating seven Grand Tour wins over his career.

Contador’s connection to Best Buddies mission of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is personal, inspired by his younger brother, Raul, who lives with cerebral palsy.

Chris Froome

4-Time Tour de France winner, Chris Froome, is a native of Kenya with British citizenship and is one of the greatest cyclists in history. As the first British rider to officially win a Grand Tour, he is one of just seven cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours (Italy, France and Spain). Despite his two victories in the Vuelta a Espana and a win of the Giro d’Italia, he is best known for four victories in the Tour de France. His ascendance to a fifth win was interrupted by a serious training crash in 2019. Despite a slow and frustrating recovery, Froome showed a return to form placing third on legendary Alpe d’Huez stage in the 2022 Tour.

Pro Rates

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Grand Tour winners, Chris Froom & Alberto Contador, and receive exclusive benefits!

$50 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $2,500.

An individual photo with Alberto Contador and Chris Froome
One (1) event entry to the Best Buddies Challenge: New York
Limited-edition cycling jersey
Finish line amenities: premium gift bag, showers, and professional massage
One (1) admission to the Glenmere Mansion after-party featuring a gourmet luncheon, open bar, and private concert

$50 Registration Fee

The fundraising commitment is $4,000.

An individual photo with Alberto Contador and Chris Froome
A private pro-led ride on Friday October 2, 2026
One (1) event entry to the Best Buddies Challenge: New York
Limited-edition cycling jersey
Finish line amenities: premium gift bag, showers, and professional massage
One (1) admission to the Glenmere Mansion after-party featuring a gourmet luncheon, open bar, and private concert

Why we require a fundraising commitment

The primary goal of Best Buddies Challenge events is to raise operating and expansion funds for Best Buddies International. Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). For more information on Best Buddies International, visit bestbuddies.org.

In order to raise these funds, and because we have a permit limit on the amount of riders/walkers/runners allowed on course, it is imperative that Best Buddies sets a reasonably high fundraising minimum for each event participant. Best Buddies does our best to aid participants in their fundraising efforts. We provide each participant with their very own coach and fundraising page, along with a variety of fundraising ideas and documents. Please feel free to call 786-960-0639 and speak to a Coach about registration options.

Your Fundraising Commitment

When you register as a participant in the Best Buddies Challenge, you are committing to raise the fundraising amount you selected. This is a commitment we are very grateful for, but also one we take very seriously. That being said, here is some important information about your financial obligation and important deadlines to adhere to.

After registration, you have a 7-day period from the day you registered to withdraw from the event and you will not be held responsible for your fundraising commitment. If, within those 7 days you decide that you cannot make this commitment for any reason, just alert a Challenge Coach, and you will be released from the event. If we do not hear from you within that week, you will be responsible for your fundraising commitment made at the time of registration. Please note: Registration fees are non-refundable.

Fundraising Commitment Deadline (FCD)

If you have not met your fundraising commitment two weeks before the event, Best Buddies International will charge your credit card (required upon registration) the difference of monies raised from your fundraising commitment. If you reach and submit your fundraising commitment level before the fundraising deadline (FCD), your card will not be charged.

Participants are given one full month after the event date to submit to Best Buddies any additional monies they may have raised post event to reach the original fundraising commitment. After this month, participants will be credited back up to the amount you were charged on the Fundraising Deadline.