The BBBS MEGABike will make one stop in Oxford County, hitting the streets of Tillsonburg on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
MEGABike offers a unique, fun, and easy opportunity for businesses and companies to encourage employee engagement and team building, while raising funds to support young people in their community through free mentorship programs in Oxford County. MEGABike is a 30-seat bike with one seat assigned to the professional driver leaving space for 29 team members to ‘Pedal for Potential.’ It functions from ‘pedal-power,’ so a minimum 15 riders is required to get the MEGABike moving!
“We are thrilled to bring the BBBS MEGABike to Oxford County,” says Manager of Communications, Liz Wismer-Van Meer. “This is the first-time we have hosted MEGABike and when looking at locations to hold the event, Tillsonburg was our immediate thought.”
The agency has seen a steady increase of young people enrolling in our Tillsonburg programs over the past several years. “In 2024, BBBSOC served 86 children in Tillsonburg; in the first three months of 2025 we have already supported over 50 youth. Additionally, there are 30 young people currently on our waitlist, waiting to be matched with a mentor”
Despite the growing need, we do not receive on-going government or core funding to support these life-changing services. The cost to sustain our programs in Tillsonburg ranges from $100,000 – $150,000 per year, depending on the number of children we serve. “Our goal is raise $40,000 through our MEGABike event, directly benefitting the young people of Tillsonburg and creating a brighter future for the entire community.”
There are three levels of sponsorship, and four levels of participation (Pedal Power Opportunities). All of the sponsorship levels include a full-bike (29 team members) or half bike (up to 14). Thanks to our fabulous friends at Indigo Lounge who are the host location for MEGABike, teams will meet at Indigo Lounge and start with warm-up activities before riding. The pre-determined route will take teams through a portion of Tillsonburg near Indigo Lounge. The ride itself will take approximately 20-30 minutes, which means from check-in, to warm-up, ride, and finish, your team will be out of the office for an hour or so. Each team will also receive team photos and Go-Pro footage of their ride. Timeslots are one-hour beginning at 9:00 am with the final ride beginning at 4:00 pm. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this MEGA fun event during it’s one stop in Oxford County! There are opportunities for single riders and community teams to participate. Single riders and community teams (any teams not receiving sponsorship recognition) can fundraise to help cover the fees – tax receipts are issued for all donations $20 or more, including the participant’s contribution.
For more information on sponsorship levels and a full breakdown of the Pedal Power Opportunities, visit oxford.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/megabike/
or contact Fund Development Manager, Nicole Killaire at: 519.485.1801 | nicole.killaire@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
