"Outspoken for 4-H" is an annual fundraising bicycle ride that supports and promotes West Virginia 4-H and West Virginia’s State 4-H Camp at WVU Jackson’s Mill.

Riders and crew are dedicated 4-H members, leaders, and supporters demonstrating their love of 4-H by overcoming West Virginia's beautiful but challenging terrain. Outspoken for 4-H is a visible way to communicate this message. Each mountaintop the team crosses serves as a reminder of how integral 4-H is in youth development, and every village and town the team pass through allows them to show some of the greatness 4-H offers to West Virginia youths.

Download the official application packet and learn how to participate in Outspoken for 4-H - an exiciting West Virginia 4-H challenge.

The ride starts at the WVU Jefferson County Extension Office and ends approximately 250 miles later at WVU Jackson’s Mill, in time for the opening of the 4-H Older Members Conference (OMC). Many Outspoken participants will remain at WVU Jackson’s Mill as campers and counselors for the week of OMC. Read more about the 2006 event.

Outspoken for 4-H is completely organized by 4-H volunteers and Extension employees. An event of this scale wouldn't be possible without the help of many volunteers and local citizen supporters along the route. Supporters are encouraged to check the route and schedule to know when the team will be in your area. Riders love to see 4-Hers along the route and motivational signs are always welcome.

Over seven million youths across the nation participate in 4-H. For more than 100 years, 4-H has helped youths learn about themselves and prepare for their futures. The strength and continuity of 4-H requires community support from 4-H volunteers and friends like you.

Demonstrate that you too are "Outspoken for 4-H" by supporting West Virginia 4-H with a tax-deductible contribution. The official pledge support form is available from the WVU Extension Service Office of Development.

Thank you for supporting West Virginia 4-H and watch for the Outspoken for 4-H bicycle team as they ride across West Virginia.