Get ready for 24 hours of nonstop energy, determination, and impact. Team Foster, a nonprofit that has raised more than $3 million to provide highly trained, life-saving service dogs to injured and disabled Veterans, is bringing its signature Ruff Ride Pittsburgh back on October 3, and the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) will be joining the event.
Now celebrating its sixth year, Ruff Ride Pittsburgh has become one of the region's most inspiring endurance fundraising events. Hundreds of participants from seasoned cyclists to first-time riders, Veterans, families, friends, and local businesses will unite for an electrifying 24-hour indoor cycling challenge, keeping the pedals turning around the clock while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to place life-changing service dogs with the Veterans who need them most.
Riders and spectators at Ruff Ride can enjoy:
- A puppy photo booth featuring service dogs in training
- Live entertainment
- Food and drinks
- Instructor-led spin competitions
- Featured rides like The Midnight Glow Ride and Bubble Party
- The 3 a.m. “Bad Mo-Fo” Challenge
- And much more
Where: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at Duquesne University, 1304 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
When: 10 a.m. October 3 to 10 a.m. October 4
How: Anyone can ride, volunteer, or cheer on cyclists. Participants can join as a team or individually and can ride for as little or as long as they want five minutes, five hours, or even solo! Join or create a team, sign up to volunteer, or find more information at RuffRide.org/Pittsburgh.