Community
Ride side by side with people committed to care, inclusion, and practical support across Michigan.
Pedal for Pride 2026
Pedal for Pride is a five-day community ride across Michigan. We roll out of Traverse City and finish together at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale to celebrate visibility, solidarity, and collective care.
Mission: raise funds and awareness for Affirmations and support life-affirming programs that help LGBTQ+ people feel safe, seen, and connected.
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Why Ride?
Visibility
Show up as a visible LGBTQ+ and ally presence in rural, lakeshore, and suburban communities.
Health Equity
Fund programs that connect people to mental health care, resources, and affirming services.
Belonging and Celebration
Build momentum through shared effort and finish in Ferndale with joy, pride, and collective impact.
Affirmations in Their Words
A Safe and Positive Space
Affirmations centers a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ people of all identities and ages can gather, access support, and experience belonging.
Education and Advocacy
Through community programs, outreach, and advocacy, Affirmations helps remove barriers and strengthen equity across Southeast Michigan.
Connection and Care
Services support basic needs, mental health, peer groups, and practical guidance so people can thrive as their full selves.
Belonging in Action
This ride carries that spirit forward by turning miles into resources, visibility, and direct community impact.
Rider Commitments
Registration Fee
Each rider commits to a one-time $600 registration fee, which is non-refundable. This covers campsites for all ride nights on the trip (not the night before the trip), groceries for breakfast/lunch/evening snacks, water and camp beverages, and shared RV + support vehicle costs.
Fundraising Minimum
Each rider commits to raising a minimum of $2,500 in support of Affirmations.
Training Commitment
Riders are expected to train consistently and arrive prepared for multi-day endurance riding.
Complete the Ride
Riders commit to completing the ride to the best of their ability, barring unforeseen circumstances.