Join Urban Bike Project for the 5th Annual Commuter Challenge, a fundraiser and special division of the renowned Monkey Hill Time Trial! At Urban Bike Project, we believe the true test of a cyclist's mettle is how many groceries they can manage to pile onto their bicycle at one time without losing their balance. Competitors will demonstrate the true commuting potential of the bicycle while raising money for Urban Bike Project by completing the time trial course with fully loaded bicycles, culminating in the legendary climb up Monkey Hill to the finish line. Prizes will be awarded for fastest, most weight carried across the finish line, and most money raised for Urban Bike Project.

 

"Sounds great, but how can I support the cause?" Each competitor sets up their own fundraising page to raise money for Urban Bike Project. Competitors set fundraising benchmarks, and every time they reach a benchmark they add more weight to their bikes. The more money they raise, the more weight they carry up the hill! Add weight to your favorite competitor's bike by donating to Urban Bike Project through their fundraising page. Any amount, whether $5 or $500, helps bring your competitor closer to their benchmark goals. Scroll down for a list of competitors and links to their fundraising pages.

"Can I spectate and cheer for the competitors?" Yes! You can watch from anywhere along the course, but the party is at the finish line. Spectators shout encouragement to competitors as they climb Monkey Hill to the finish line - a lot of folks even bring cowbells or dress up in costumes. This event is free for all spectators and features live music, food trucks, and a beer garden at the finish area. After the Commuter Challenge, you can stick around to watch the pros.

 

"What do my donations support?" All proceeds from the Commuter Challenge @ Monkey Hill support Urban Bike Project. We are a non-profit bike shop that supports Wilmington communities by providing access to bicycling as a healthy, affordable and practical means of transportation and recreation. Bicycling helps Wilmington residents improve their health, get to work and other necessary services affordably and reliably, and enjoy greater independence and confidence. Urban Bike Project helped over 2,000 youth and adults in 2025 enjoy the many benefits of bicycling through free and affordable used bikes, free and affordable DIY repairs, mechanics education, social rides, youth programs and summer camps, Open Streets Wilmington events, and more. To learn more, visit www.urbanbikeproject.org.

Urban Bike Project offers free or affordable used bikes, repair services, mechanics education, guided rides, summer camps and youth programs. Urban Bike Project works with over 2,000 Wilmington youth and adults every year, all of whom enjoy more fitness, less stress, a stronger connection with nature and their communities, and financial savings of hundreds of dollars a year thanks to our services.