EyeRide 2026 Aims to Raise $150,000 to Empower GTA’s Vision Loss Community

Tuesday, June 16 2026 | 13 h 53 min | News

On Saturday, June 20, more than 75 athletes and avid cyclists will be gearing up and riding together from Vaughan to Alliston and Collingwood, ON for EyeRide 2026. The third-annual cycling event raises vital funds for three small-but-mighty organizations: TRAILBLAZERS Tandem Cycling Club, BALANCE for Blind Adults and Blind Sailing Association of Canada, with a goal of raising $150,000 for recreation and mental health programs benefitting the vision loss community in Ontario.

EyeRide was founded in 2024 with a mission to make positive change in the lives of those who are blind or partially-sighted. With ride distance options ranging from 65km 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.

“Last year’s EyeRide raised over $100,000 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, Chair, EyeRide 2026. “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 $75.00 for the Toronto to Alliston or Toronto to Collingwood rides. Riders will receive an official EyeRide cycling jersey, snacks throughout the route, a catered lunch and more. There is also a virtual option for those who wish to complete their own activity throughout the month of June.

Cycle. Connect. Change Lives: Together, we can make a difference for people living with vision loss.

Date and Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 7:00 a.m.

Start Line: Hwy. 407 TTC Station Parking Lot, 7332 Jane St., Vaughan.

Finish Lines: PPG Park, 31 Tupper St. W., Alliston, and 10 Sandford Fleming Dr., Collingwood

Choice of distances: 65km or 130km

Register, or sign-up to volunteer at eyeride.ca!

Click HERE for the press release.

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