Ride FAR
Going the Distance to Make a Difference
In honor of our 75th anniversary, FAR is organizing its first-ever charity bike ride, with a fundraising goal of $7,500. Riders will ride 75km for 75 years, but there are many ways to participate! From cycling the whole ride to incorporating your mileage into your Peloton routine, this ride was designed to be as accessible as possible.
- This is not a race. There are no finish line clocks, no rankings, and no pressure, show up for FAR however you can.
- There is only one ask: Set a personal fundraising goal of $200 or more for FAR’s 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign and help us meet our group goal of $7,500.
- Riders who reach their fundraising goal are invited to FAR Friends — FAR’s signature event on October 15, 2026 at the Seligman Performing Arts Center, Detroit Country Day School — with a guest, as our personal thank-you for going FAR.
Three Ways to Ride, One Celebration.
Full Virtual (Track 1)
Complete all 75 kilometers on your own — your roads, your pace, your schedule, even make this part of your Peloton routine! Ride solo over the weeks leading up to event day and fundraise along the way. Perfect for riders anywhere in the world who want to be part of the FAR community from wherever you are.
Partial Ride (Track 2)
Ride ~37 kilometers (~23.3 miles) on your own and join us on celebration day for the final 23 miles of your ride. You will start 10:30am and enjoy lunch (if you choice) and a group photo with all the “fund-riders”. Every pedal counts!
Full Ride (Track 3)
Ride Join us in person on celebration day and ride all 75 kilometers together. The full experience — community, fresh air, and a finish line you’ll share with every other “fund-rider” who showed up for FAR.
LOCATION: Island Lake State Recreation Area, a Michigan State Park
- No cost to enter if you have a recreation passport on your license plate
- $17 per car at the entrance
- No cost potential: Check out the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program through your local public library
LOCATION INSIDE PARK: Bluebird Shelter (ample parking with restrooms)