May 20, 2025

June 1st Sylvia Maas Rides for Borrego Kids

Taking on the 2025 Trans Am Bike Nonstop Check Point Edition

Borrego Springs Soroptimist and ultra-endurance cyclist Sylvia Maas is once again pushing boundaries—not just for herself, but for the future of local students.

On June 1, 2025, Sylvia will set out from Astoria, Oregon in the Trans Am Bike Nonstop Check Point Edition, a coast-to-coast, self-supported cycling challenge.

But she’s riding with a greater mission: to raise funds for Bike 4 Borrego Kids, a scholarship program supporting Borrego Springs High School seniors as they take their next steps after graduation.

A Ride That Spans the Country

The 2025 Trans Am Bike Nonstop is a newly reimagined version of two major long-distance races—offering riders the choice to finish in either Yorktown, Virginia or Washington D.C.

The event features three required, unmanned checkpoints:

Mitchell, Oregon
Moran, Wyoming
One of five Mississippi River crossings in Iowa, Missouri, or Illinois

Riders are completely self-supported, relying only on what’s publicly available as they cross the country on their own terms.

Local Support, Real Impact

As a Soroptimist, Sylvia is committed to helping women and girls achieve their dreams—and this ride is one way she puts that into action. Through Bike 4 Borrego Kids, she’s raised thousands to help local high school students pursue higher education and career training.

This year, she’s awarding scholarships before students leave for college—stay tuned for the announcement.