EyeRide Aims to Raise $100K to Empower the GTA’s Vision Loss Community

Wednesday, June 18 2025 | 07 h 14 min | News

On Saturday, June 21, dozens of athletes and avid cyclists will be gearing up and riding together from Vaughan to Alliston and Collingwood, ON for EyeRide 2025. The second-annual cycling event raises vital funds for two small-but-mighty organizations: TRAILBLAZERS Tandem Cycling Club and BALANCE for Blind Adults, with a goal of raising $100,000 for recreation and mental health programs benefitting the vision loss community in Ontario.

EyeRide was founded in 2024 with a mission to provide an uplifting experience to adventurous souls who share a common vision: making a difference in the lives of those who are blind or partially-sighted. With ride distance options ranging from 33km to 130km, EyeRide empowers individuals with vision loss, helping them to build connections and relationships forged by training and cycling together or alongside sighted participants. Whether cycling tandem – a bike made for two riders – or solo, participants ride with passion and purpose.

“The inaugural EyeRide raised $57,000 for programs that help promote mental and physical well-being for individuals with vision loss, while breaking down barriers by forging connections between the vision loss community and sighted individuals,” said Laura Feltz, Co-Chair, EyeRide 2025. “EyeRide creates a stigma-free world where members of the blind and partially-sighted community thrive as active participants in Canadian society and achieve their full potential.”

Participants can register for EyeRide via RaceRoster, with a flat fee of $53.67 for the Toronto to Alliston or Toronto to Collingwood rides. Riders will receive an official EyeRide jersey, snacks throughout the route, a catered lunch and much more. There is also a virtual option for those who wish to complete their own activity throughout the month of June.