The Invisible Wounds Project is proud to present the _RIDE AGAINST SUICIDE_, a 4-day 260 mile bicycle tour climbing over 10,000 feet elevation, taking place annually the last week of September. The RAS starts in Zumbrota, MN at the Gary Schroeder Jr Memorial (located the Zumbrota Police Department), travels through western Wisconsin, and back into Minnesota as we roll into the Concert for a Cause event!

The Invisible Wounds Project is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2018, based in Forest Lake, MN. Our mission is to positively impact and enhance the lives of those who serve(d) by providing mental health resources. The IWP serves current and former Military, First Responders, Frontline Healthcare Workers, and their immediate families. www.iwproject.org [https://www.iwproject.org] 100% of funds raised directly go to Invisible Wounds Project to continue to provide these resources.

Our mission during the _RIDE AGAINST SUICIDE_:

* Raise awareness for Veteran and First Responder suicide and the services available to those who IWP serves.
* Normalize the conversation and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
* Honor and remember those we have lost to suicide and line of duty deaths, remind those who are still struggling they are not alone, and stand with those families whose lives are forever changed.

If you would like to donate in memoriam or support the event monetarily, you can do so here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MN/ForestLake/RideAgainstSuicide2026]. If you there is a specific cyclist or team you would like to sponsor, you can search for them here [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=196445] or on our Top Fundraisers [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/196445/TopFundraisers] list.

Please checkout the Founder and Coordinator of the RAS, Brandon, fundraising page [https://runsignup.com/Race/196445/Donate/gmwZ0oRaAyyn0wwr] to learn more about the origin and the "_why" _of this rewarding cycling tour.

This year's tour will take place September 23 to September 26, 2026. The tour is fully supported and escorted by first responders. $100.00 non-refundable fee is required upon registration and will be considered as part of your minimum fundraising requirement. Fundraising minimums deadline September 1, 2026.

Registration Options:

* Full Tour:

* Includes cycling tour jersey, lodging, and breakfast/dinner.
* Access to Support and Gear Vehicle
* Fundraising Minimum $1,000.00.
* Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to Zumbrota, MN and from Forest Lake, MN.

* Daily Ride Individual:

* Access to Support and Gear Vehicle
* Fundraising Minimum $250.00.
* IWP RAS T-Shirt
* Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to the start and from the end.

* Daily Ride Team/Relay:

* Access to Support and Gear Vehicle.
* Fundraising Minimum $1,000.00 per team.
* IWP RAS T-Shirt for Each Participant
* Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to the start, each rest stop, and from the end.

Participants are encouraged to create and personalize their fundraising page and share.

Daily route links via RidewithGPS (routes subject to change), Start and End times TBD:

* Day 1: Zumbrota, MN to Hudson, WI 69.8 miles 3,188 ft elevation [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53112775?privacy_code=8WGM3r4GvUfIhQumZ5RWH1B4EaisW4cQ]
* Day 2: Hudson, WI to Menomonie, WI 49.5 miles 1,772 ft elevation [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53112885?privacy_code=A25F81opRpJBQUpefxIt6hqtbn6DEDZx]
* Day 3: Menomonie, WI to Chetek, WI 53.3 miles 2,291 ft elevation [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52414200?privacy_code=1bcV4wwBmUHx81SsBN966N3Mm5e1wNbr]
* Day 4: Chetek, WI to Forest Lake, MN 87 miles 2,962 ft elevation [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52884135?privacy_code=c6UQBv4UEpSyMaiU3TxNzmU0LaRbOAPB]

Media Links:

* KEYC Event Coverage 2024 [https://www.keyc.com/2024/09/05/frontline-workers-cycle-230-miles-suicide-awareness/]
* KAAL Pre-Event Coverage 2025 [https://www.kaaltv.com/news/ride-against-suicide-starts-sept-10/]
* KAAL Send-Off Coverage 2025 [https://www.kaaltv.com/news/invisible-wounds-project-to-hold-ride-against-suicide-266-mile-ride-starts-in-zumbrota/]