Biking for Babies started because two young men were inspired to make the spirit of pro-life work more accessible to others and themselves—trying to experience, in some small measure, the endurance and commitment that is tried upon the young women and families in the face of an unexpected pregnancy.

Jimmy Becker and Mike Schaefer took their bikes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale in March 2009 with the goal to bicycle 600 miles in order to fundraise and raise awareness for the women and family-focused efforts taking place at pregnancy resource centers.

They not only biked those miles, but they raised over $14,000 for a local pregnancy resource center.

Biking for Babies has been blessed with a steadily increasing stream of young people who have been inspired to express their own personal desire to make the “endurance and commitment” required of pro-life work real to themselves and others.

Each of the college students and young adults that have participated since 2009 have built friendships with each other, despite hardship along the way, and with those we have been honored and blessed to meet during our travels.

These rider and support crew missionaries move on from the National Ride inspired and ready to impact their local communities.

The history of Biking for Babies is not best understood in miles bicycled or money fundraised, but, rather is part of the penetrating story of pro-life work that is alive and growing stronger—in our families, churches, communities, and in our own hearts.

Even as our mission grows, we recognize that our work is far from over. Now, more than ever, each of us is needed to put our prayers into action and make a difference. Join us, we’re just getting started.

1 Corinthians 16:13 – Be alert, steadfast in faith, be courageous, be strong, and let all that you do, be done in love.

Biking for Babies

Renewing the Culture of Life one young adult and one pregnancy resource center at a time.

2024 Celebration of Life - St. Louis New

Anna and Zaine Triathlon for Life Biking for Babies Fundraiser

Biking for Babies Missionary Campaign

Bradley University Knights + Students For Life Biking for Babies Fundraiser