Ryanne's Pedal For Pride Page

Hi! I'm Ryanne!

In August 2026, a small team of cyclists will ride across Michigan with a shared purpose: supporting the health, wellness, and community programs of Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Our journey begins in Traverse City and ends five days later in Ferndale, where Affirmations has served as a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ support for decades. Over hundreds of miles, our riders and support crew will travel together across the state — not just to complete the ride, but to raise awareness and resources that help strengthen LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing.

The team includes both members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies riding in solidarity. What brings us together is a simple belief: everyone deserves access to safe, affirming spaces that support their health, connection, and sense of belonging.

Affirmations provides those spaces every day. Through health and wellness initiatives, community programming, and supportive services, the organization helps LGBTQ+ individuals find connection, access resources, and care for their physical and mental wellbeing.

For many people, access to affirming health resources can still be limited. Community centers like Affirmations play a vital role in ensuring LGBTQ+ individuals have places where they are welcomed, supported, and empowered to live healthy, full lives.

This ride is our way of giving back to a community that matters deeply to us.

Every mile we ride represents the strength of LGBTQ+ community and the importance of ensuring that spaces like Affirmations continue to thrive.

If you’re able, we invite you to support the journey. Your contribution helps sustain programs that promote health, wellness, connection, and belonging for LGBTQ+ people across our region.

Thank you for supporting the ride — and for supporting the important work happening every day at Affirmations.