Ride FAR - Going the Distance to Make a Difference

Ride FAR - Going the Distance to Make a Difference Race Information

<p><strong>THREE WAYS TO RIDE. ONE CELEBRATION.</strong></p> <p><strong>Full Virtual (Track 1) </strong>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.</p> <p><strong>Partial Ride (Track 2)</strong>  Ride ~37 kilometers (~23.3 miles) on your own and join us on celebration day for the final 23 miles of your ride. <b> </b>You will start 10:30am and enjoy lunch (if you choice) and a group photo with all the <strong>&#34;fund-riders&#34;</strong>.   Every pedal counts!</p> <p><strong>Full Ride (Track 3)</strong> 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&#39;ll share with every other <strong>&#34;fund-rider&#34;</strong> who showed up for FAR.</p> <p><strong>LOCATION:  Island Lake State Recreation Area, a Michigan State Park</strong></p> <ul><li>No cost to enter if you have a recreation passport on your license plate</li><li>$17 per car at the entrance</li><li>No cost potential:  Check out the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program through your local public library</li></ul> <p><strong>LOCATION INSIDE PARK:  </strong>Bluebird Shelter (ample parking with restrooms)</p> <p><strong>CELEBRATION DAY SCHEDULE - September 19, 2026.</strong></p> <ul><li>9:00 AM Arrival for the full ride</li><li>10:30 AM Arrival for partial ride</li><li>1:30 PM Finisher Group Photo and Lunch (if selected)</li><li>3:00 PM Depart</li></ul> <p><strong>CELEBRATION DAY RIDE DETAILS - September 19, 2026</strong></p> <ul><li>Start and Finish Point for both rides:  <em><strong>BlueBird Shelter</strong></em> at Island State Park</li><li><strong>Full ride route</strong>: <ul><li>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.</li><li>Create a free Koomot account here:  https://www.komoot.com</li><li>Click to view route in Koomot → <a href="https://www.komoot.com/tour/3012928026/embed?share_token=agLu5Oaq496nsgbXXcUBXrCctDGaAu4QjtxWaKLrGHz9PCtNed&amp;layout=classic&amp;profile=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">46 Mile Route</a></li></ul> </li><li><strong>Partial ride route:</strong> <ul><li>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.</li><li>Create a free Koomot account here:   https://www.komoot.com</li><li>Click to view route in Koomot → <a href="https://www.komoot.com/tour/3012916086/zoom?share_token=a4mIl8TNfnec5gWrRBO6bsPR1ZFECrr160oQ3oE2FiKgEeggSz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">23 Mile Route</a></li></ul> </li><li>Route print outs will also be available at the start.</li></ul>