ride for freedom 2022

1000 Mile Bike Trip Raising Awareness & Funding to END Human Trafficking!

A recent report from the NH Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force states that, “In 2021, task force investigators responded to more than 100 tips about human trafficking in New Hampshire, with potential victims in all 10 counties of New Hampshire.” And that’s just New Hampshire…

Ride for Freedom is an opportunity to physically connect the dots of communities and establishments in New England making positive change in efforts to end human trafficking. This awareness campaign will start and end from the Freedom Cafe’s front door.

Event Dates:

Tuesday, July 5th - Saturday, July 23rd

sponsor the Ride - fund Freedom

We need your support to make the ride possible!

Cost per rider is $1125. This includes food, living, and essential gear for the 3-week ride. 100% of all donations beyond that support the Freedom Café training and education programs.

Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated! Just click “Donate Today”!

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“Homeward Bound” Ride Along

Interested in getting your sweat on with the RFF crew?
Join us for the final day of our trip from Portland, ME to Durham, NH.
Finish it all off with a celebration at the Freedom Café!

When: Saturday July, 23th 2022

Meet up spot: Thompson Point Portland, Me

Riding Starts: 9am (ON THE DOT!!!)

Distance: 60 miles

Registration Fee: $50

MEEt the crew

Mike

2 year Freedom café manager, 3 year "sound guy" volunteer for Perform for Freedom, guitar teacher, avid Paul Thomas Anderson fan, likes to run… a lot, afraid of sharks and the deep sea in general.
"I ride for freedom because life slows down when you live it for big reasons."
Learn more about why Mike rides for freedom: Here

Cole

3 year Freedom Café manager and “Sound Guy” for PFF, RFF photographer and videographer, mustache enthusiast, describes lattes he makes as “extensions of himself”.
“I ride for freedom because this is my chance to make an impact on the progress we strive for.”
Learn more about why Cole rides for freedom: Here

Aly

Board certified music therapist, preschool teacher, painter (specializes in pet portraits), plant mom, supports local business versions of Soul Cycle.
“I ride for freedom because I want to work for a world that empowers and provides for all it’s workers.”
Learn more about why Aly rides for freedom: Here

Tim

Civil engineer by trade, believes in the restorative power of a night spent camping, Inspired by transformative power of grassroots community organizing, has a big beard.
“I ride for freedom because if capitalism causes people to be exploited, then morality causes me to push back.”
Learn more about why Tim rides for freedom: Here

The Route

Our crew will travel clockwise on the map for 19 days including 3 rest days, traveling through Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine and aim for an average of 62 mi. per day. From Café front door to Café front door.

Awareness stop along the way will include: