IWP Ride Against Suicide 2027

The Invisible Wounds Project is proud to present the _RIDE AGAINST SUICIDE_, a 4-day 300 mile bicycle tour climbing over 11,000 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 22 to September 25, 2027. 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 for participants is September 1, 2027, but any donations are welcome up to the date of the event.

Registration Options:

* Full Tour:

* Includes cycling tour jersey, hotel lodging, and breakfast/dinner.
* Access to Support and Gear Vehicle
* Fundraising Minimum $1,000.00 (includes registration fee of $100.00).
* Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to Zumbrota, MN and from Forest Lake, MN.

* Daily Ride Individual:

* Access to Support and Gear Vehicle
* Registration Fee $100.00.
* IWP RAS T-Shirt
* Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to the start and from the end.

* Daily Ride Team/Relay:

* One person registers and IWP RAS Team will reach out to you for details.
* Access to Support and Gear Vehicle.
* Fundraising Minimum $500 per team (includes registration fee of $100).
* 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 can be found here https://ridewithgps.com/collections/12070680?privacy_code=RhFsnWbWYG9YmLIjH98hGAvmPTztHVMa (routes subject to change), Start and End times TBD:

* Day One: Zumbrota, MN to Hudson, WI 72 miles 3,274 Ft Elevation
* Day Two: Hudson, WI to Eau Claire, WI 71 miles 2,211 Ft Elevation
* Day Three: Eau Claire, WI to Barron, WI 86 miles 3,162 Ft Elevation
* Day Four: Barron, WI to Concert for a Cause (Columbus, MN) 73 miles 2,680 Ft Elevation

Social Media:

* Facebook: IWP Ride Against Suicide
* Instagram: iwp.rideagainstsuicide

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
* KAAL Send-Off Coverage 2026 https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/264-mile-ride-against-suicide-leaves-zumbrota-wednesday
* WEAU Event Coverage 2026 https://www.weau.com/2026/09/24/ride-against-suicide-raises-awareness-mental-health-suicide-prevention