RIDE TO CLYDE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 - SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
Ride to Clyde is a motorcycle ride that benefits Baptist Children's Homes (BCH). In partnership with North Carolina Baptists, the three-day motorcycle ride raises funds, creates awareness and, most of all, shares the love of Jesus as motorcyclists travel throughout the state and BCH locations along the way. The ride ends at BCH's Broyhill Home in Clyde, NC.
Registration will open soon.
We are in still in the process of gathering information and determining the logistics that are necessary in order to open registration for 2026. Because of this, we do not have a definite date as of yet for when registration will open. Please check back for more information soon.
SEE WHAT THE RIDE IS ALL ABOUT...
Read more about last year's ride here.
LOOKING BACK AT 2025 AS WE PREPARE FOR 2026
For the 10th Anniversary of Ride to Clyde on May 7-10, 2025, God provided a record amount of $261,367.15! This brings the ride’s lifetime fundraising total to $1,292,367.15. Through the Lord’s goodness and the efforts of motorcyclists, lives of vulnerable children, families and special needs adults in BCH’s care were forever changed.
Ride to Clyde is made possible through a partnership between NC Baptists and Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina. #OnMissionTogether
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Riders enjoy a trip across North Carolina stopping to visit various facilities where BCH is engaged in ministry. Depending upon the route chosen, riders have traveled over 450 miles across the state.
HOW DO I RAISE FUNDS?
Prior to the ride, participants raise funds for Baptist Children’s Homes. Some riders encourage sponsors to provide a donation based on the miles they ride while others simply ask for donations of various amounts. All proceeds from the Ride to Clyde go to provide care and compassion for individuals served by Baptist Children’s Homes. Donations may be made securely online in advance of the Ride to Clyde by visiting the giving page.
WHAT ARE THE ROUTES?
Ride to Clyde offers a choice of two different routes. Riders can choose to ride towards BCH's Broyhill Home location in Clyde beginning in the East or beginning further West. Note: Routes for 2026 are still in the planning process. More detailed information about each route will be available soon.
Those riding from East towards Clyde will begin their journey at NC Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell located on Oak Island. They will travel West and experience stops at BCH locations along the journey until arriving at BCH's Broyhill Home in the mountains of Clyde, NC.
Those riding from the West towards Clyde will begin their journey at Truett Camp and Conference Center located in Hayesville, NC. From there, they will travel East and experience stops at BCH locations along the journey until arriving at BCH's Broyhill Home in the mountains of Clyde, NC.
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