Christian Encounter Ranch
Agony Ride
Agony 2024 is happening now - click here for live tracking!
It is not too late to get involved! Use the search box below to find a rider to sponsor or go directly to that rider's page from the riders list. Sponsorships are accepted throughout the ride and can be a big morale boost to the riders. You can also send a message of encouragement to a rider.
Check out the Agony Ride Facebook page for updates and live videos during the ride!
The Agony is a 24-hour bike-a-thon to raise funds for Christian Encounter Ranch. The ride is normally held the last Friday and Saturday of July in the Sierra Valley 25 miles north of Truckee, California.
Christian Encounter Ranch is a domestic mission organization with the unique purpose of discipling and counseling troubled young people. These young people come to CER with major damage from families, society, and/or their own poor choices. As a domestic mission, we are dependent on the loving generosity of mission-minded ministry partners.
Our annual Agony Ride is an opportunity for our partners to participate in this vital mission. Some of our staff and approximately ninety other riders attempt to push their limits by riding as far as they can in 24 hours. The Agony has become more than just a personal challenge; it now stands as a pointed demonstration of Christ's love for our students as well as a witness for Christ in the communities of the Sierra Valley.
Riders
As a Rider, you will join others with a wide range of biking abilities but a single purpose: to help struggling young people. The Agony ride is a personal challenge. It’s a time of good fellowship, lots of fun, and a chance to go to bat for someone else!
Sponsors
Sponsorship is the core of the Agony ride. Through Agony sponsorship, you become a part of a rider's team, making a difference in our society and in Christ's kingdom.
Saggers
As a Sagger (SAG = Support and Gear), you will join approximately 200 others to support the riders throughout the event. We have a wide range of needs that require different interests and abilities.