Pedal for Pride

What

Pedal for Pride is a five-day community ride across Michigan. Cyclists roll out of Traverse City and finish together at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center in Ferndale to celebrate visibility, solidarity, and collective care.

The journey begins in Traverse City and ends at Affirmations in Ferndale, covering hundreds of miles over five days. Along the way, riders and support crew travel together with a shared purpose: raising awareness and funds to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ Michiganders through education, programming, advocacy, and community connection.

Some riders are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Others are allies. What unites this team is a simple belief: everyone deserves access to safe, affirming spaces that support their health, wellbeing, and connection to community.

Why

Since 1989, Affirmations has worked to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ Michiganders. Each year, tens of thousands of individuals and families engage with the center through counseling, youth programs, health initiatives, resource navigation, and community events. Every mile ridden and every dollar raised helps sustain a center where LGBTQ+ individuals have the right to love, live, and thrive.

Funds raised through this ride will support:

Health and Wellness | Mental Health and Support | Education and Advocacy | Community Connection

How

Start to End	Overnight	Est. Miles	Terrain and Ops Notes
Great Wolf Lodge (Traverse City) to Ludington	Kibby Creek Campground	95-100	Rolling terrain and likely west wind exposure near Lake Michigan. Early hills, flatter final 40 miles.
Ludington to Grand Haven	Camp ’89	85-90	Possible lakeshore crosswinds. Moderate rollers early, flatter south of Pentwater, heavier tourist traffic.
Grand Haven to Ionia	Lakeside Resort Campground	70-75	Inland rollers, mixed farm roads, and occasional chip-seal sections. Settle into your own rhythm and keep steady forward momentum.
Ionia to Howell	Taylor’s Beach Campground	75-80	Another full-distance day with long rural connectors and steady mileage. Roads are mostly rolling-to-flat, with traffic and intersection density increasing as you move farther east.
Howell to Affirmations (Ferndale)	Ferndale (Affirmations finish)	60-65	Traffic density increases near Oakland County. Bike-path connectors where feasible and controlled final approach.