Bike Shenandoah was organized to provide a fun day for cyclists of all ages to cycle through the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and to raise funds for the following agencies: Third Way Media is the media arm of Mennonite Mission Network (the global mission agency of the Mennonite Church USA.) Mennonite Media's purpose is to provide electronic and public media which invite individuals to faith and challenge the church to faithfulness. Mennonite Central Committee is the relief, service and development agency of North American Mennonite and Brethern In Christ churches. Virginia Mennonite Missions is the mission arm of Virginia Mennonite Conference for global evangelism, education and partnership. NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center founded in 2000 by the Harrisonburg District of Virginia Mennonite Conference to empower immigrants in the Shenandoah Valley to become active community participants. NewBridges IRC partners with local agencies to provide a variety of services, including education, medical bill management and immigration counsel.  In addition, NewBridges provides diversity education to local community groups through Immigrant Learning Events. Provides a fun ride for all ages Opportunity to ride through a portion of the scenic Shenandoah Valley Raise funds for the world's suffering Challenges long distance riders Keeps riders in physical shape Gives children a sense of achieving goals Gathers support dollars for worldwide Christian ministries Makes for a fun family activity Satisfaction of riding for a global purpose Camaraderie of group cycling with a purpose