Why we ride. Why your gift matters.
Velofree didn’t begin with a nonprofit plan. It began with a personal conviction. When our founder came face to face with human trafficking in his own Florida community, the reality was impossible to ignore.
That moment led to the first Hope Ride for Freedom in 2017 — a three hundred mile ride that proved something simple: we can ride for more than miles.
Since then, the movement has grown, the community has strengthened, and the mission has sharpened. Every dollar given helps push freedom further down the road.
What we’ve accomplished with heart, grit, and almost no budget
5
Hope Ride Events:
300 miles over 3 days
49,000+
Miles Ridden by
Velofree cyclist
100+
Cyclists & Volunteers
for Hope Rides
14
Rescue Efforts Funded through everyday riding
$235,000
Raised through
Hope Ride events
100s
of awareness
conversations sparked
To go further, we need fuel
Everything Velofree has accomplished has been built on volunteer energy, grassroots effort, and passion. To sustain and grow this movement, we’re building our operational budget — the foundation that allows us to increase rescue efforts, expand events, and mobilize more cyclists.
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What Your Gift Supports:
• A lean team guiding riders, partners, and events
• Programs, bike shop rallies, rider tools, and outreach
• High quality rides and safety infrastructure
• Fundraising, grants, and supporter engagement
• Essential operational tools and systems
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2026 Roadmap: Pedaling toward even greater impact
Launching January 2026.
A 31 day cycling challenge and fundraising effort supporting the Freedom Fund and local anti-trafficking work.
New half and full century rides designed to engage cyclists, raise awareness, and support Velofree’s expanding mission.
Our signature multi-day ride returns January 2027, stronger, broader, and more unifying than ever.
