6th Annual GO FORWARD TOGETHER Ride & Forward Fest

⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Event
Event Date

Oct 4, 2025

Location

Richmond, VA

Discipline

Road

About

Pedal for purpose: Ride, celebrate, and uplift Central Virginia families.

Join the 6th Annual GO FORWARD TOGETHER Ride & Forward Fest on October 4, 2025, starting and finishing at Final Gravity Brewing Co. in Richmond, Virginia. This charity cycling event offers both 30-mile and 50-mile route options, winding through the scenic, rolling countryside near Ashland. Benefiting the Forward Foundation, the event supports single-parent families in the region facing financial hardships. After the ride, celebrate with Forward Fest—a family-friendly afterparty featuring music, food, and fun.

COURSE DETAILS

Two route options (30-mile and 50-mile) begin and end at Final Gravity Brewing Co., traversing country roads through Ashland countryside with a mid-ride rest stop at Town Hall Park. Both routes provide a scenic experience and rolling terrain typical of Virginia’s Piedmont region.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Forward Fest afterparty with live music, food trucks, vendors, and brewery offerings
  • Rest stop at Ashland’s Town Hall Park (approx. mile 15)
  • Lunch voucher for first 100 adult registrants
  • SAG support until 1:30 PM

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

30-mile and 50-mile options

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Richmond elevation ~170 ft; elevation gain not specified (expect rolling hills)

Terrain

Country roads, rolling hills

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