Ride FAR - Going the Distance to Make a Difference
- Date Mon 1st June 2026 - Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Brighton, Michigan
- Price Free - $11.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to pedal for a purpose at the Ride FAR event, taking place from June 1 to September 19, 2026, in beautiful Brighton and Livingston! This exciting cycling challenge offers three unique ways for participants to join the fun and make a difference. Choose the Full Virtual Track and complete 75 kilometers at your own pace, wherever you are in the world. For those looking for a blend of solo and community riding, the Partial Ride allows you to cover about 37 kilometers on your own, followed by a celebratory 23-mile group ride on September 19. Alternatively, join fellow riders for the Full Ride, where you'll tackle all 75 kilometers together, experiencing the camaraderie and fresh air that comes with cycling as a community. The celebration day promises a fantastic atmosphere, with a group photo and lunch for all participants. Don’t miss this chance to ride, connect, and contribute to a great cause!
Organiser's Description
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)
CELEBRATION DAY SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026.
* 9:00 AM Arrival for the full ride
* 10:30 AM Arrival for partial ride
* 1:30 PM Finisher Group Photo and Lunch (if selected)
* 3:00 PM Depart
CELEBRATION DAY RIDE DETAILS - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
* Start and Finish Point for both rides: _BLUEBIRD SHELTER_ at Island State Park
* FULL RIDE ROUTE:
* BlueBird Shelter -> Kensington Connector Trail -> Huron Valley Trail -> Michigan Airline Trail -> West Bloomfield Trail -> Beaudette Park the turn around point. The route does have some gravel and dirt sections.
* Create a free Koomot account here: https://www.komoot.com
* Click to view route in Koomot -> 46 Mile Route [https://www.komoot.com/tour/3012928026/embed?share_token=agLu5Oaq496nsgbXXcUBXrCctDGaAu4QjtxWaKLrGHz9PCtNed&layout=classic&profile=1]
* PARTIAL RIDE ROUTE:
* BlueBird Shelter -> Kensington Connector Trail -> Huron Valley Trail -> Michigan Airline Trail -> Maple Road is the turn around point. The route does have some gravel and dirt sections.
* Create a free Koomot account here: https://www.komoot.com
* Click to view route in Koomot -> 23 Mile Route [https://www.komoot.com/tour/3012916086/zoom?share_token=a4mIl8TNfnec5gWrRBO6bsPR1ZFECrr160oQ3oE2FiKgEeggSz]
* Route print outs will also be available at the start.
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)
CELEBRATION DAY SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026.
* 9:00 AM Arrival for the full ride
* 10:30 AM Arrival for partial ride
* 1:30 PM Finisher Group Photo and Lunch (if selected)
* 3:00 PM Depart
CELEBRATION DAY RIDE DETAILS - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
* Start and Finish Point for both rides: _BLUEBIRD SHELTER_ at Island State Park
* FULL RIDE ROUTE:
* BlueBird Shelter -> Kensington Connector Trail -> Huron Valley Trail -> Michigan Airline Trail -> West Bloomfield Trail -> Beaudette Park the turn around point. The route does have some gravel and dirt sections.
* Create a free Koomot account here: https://www.komoot.com
* Click to view route in Koomot -> 46 Mile Route [https://www.komoot.com/tour/3012928026/embed?share_token=agLu5Oaq496nsgbXXcUBXrCctDGaAu4QjtxWaKLrGHz9PCtNed&layout=classic&profile=1]
* PARTIAL RIDE ROUTE:
* BlueBird Shelter -> Kensington Connector Trail -> Huron Valley Trail -> Michigan Airline Trail -> Maple Road is the turn around point. The route does have some gravel and dirt sections.
* Create a free Koomot account here: https://www.komoot.com
* Click to view route in Koomot -> 23 Mile Route [https://www.komoot.com/tour/3012916086/zoom?share_token=a4mIl8TNfnec5gWrRBO6bsPR1ZFECrr160oQ3oE2FiKgEeggSz]
* Route print outs will also be available at the start.
Races
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Full Virtual
Incl. Invitation for Two - FAR Friends Our Signature Event
Free
Set a personal goal to raise $200. Complete all 75km (46.6 miles) on your own. -
Partial Day Ride
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Invitation for Two - FAR Friends Our Signature Event
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$11.60
Set a personal goal to raise $200. Ride your first 37 km (23 miles) on your own and join us on Celebration Day (Sept 19, 2026) to finish the last 37km (~23 miles) on Celebration Day with a group photo and lunch (if you choose) around 1:30pm. -
Full Day Ride
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Invitation for Two - FAR Friends Our Signature Event
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
Set a personal goal to raise $200. Join us on Celebration Day (Sept 19, 2026) to ride all 75 km (46.6 miles) and finish with a group photo and lunch (if you choose) around 1:30pm.
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