Wheels for the World

Annual Charity Bike Ride

Ride a Bike | Save a Life | Change the World 

Make a difference for children around the world with rare blood conditions. Every mile you ride fuels hope, directly supports children in need, and brings communities together. Whether you’re cycling in person or virtually, your impact is real.

Save One Life is so excited to continue Wheels for the World in 2025! We are hosting many rides across the country, including multi-day rides, mountain bike rides and family friendly rides. Join us at a ride near you. If you can't make it to one of our in person rides, join our virtual ride where you can log your miles and watch your place on the leaderboard. 

How you can support:

1. Attend a Ride Near You - Join local cyclists and make a difference in your own community.
2. Donate or Fundraise - All proceeds go toward life saving initiatives and direct support for those in need.
3. Join our Virtual Ride - No matter where you are, you can ride with purpose from anywhere in the world.
 

Together, we ride for more than just the miles — we ride to save lives! 

This year's rides:

• Virtual Ride - July 1 - November 24 
  • Ride anywhere, anytime! 

• Providence, RI - August 9
  • Family friendly ride

• Austin, TX - September 13
  • Family friendly ride

• Katy Trail, MO - September 25 - 27
  • Multi-day ride: Columbia, MO to Hermann, MO

• Sedona, AZ - November 15 
  • Mountain bike ride

• California Ride - November 21 - 23
  • Multi-day ride: Dana Point, CA to San Diego, CA

Fundraising Prizes

Register to receive a Bike Bag full of items to support your ride. Includes custom Wheels for the World shirt, socks, and more! Your registration automatically creates a fundraiser, where you have the change to win the following prizes:

$250 - Custom Wheels for the World Jersey

$500 - Handlebar Bag + entered into a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card

$1000 - Custom Bike Jacket + entered into a drawing for a $500 Amazon gift card

 
Top Overall Fundraiser - Choice of Electric Bike, Road Bike or Mountain Bike (Minimum fundraising of $1500)

Top Ride Fundraiser - Garmin Bike GPS (Given to the top fundraiser for each ride, minimum fundraising of $1000)

Top Team Fundraiser - Celebration Dinner

 
Most Miles Rode - $100 Amazon gift card (Virtual Ride only)

The History

Wheels for the World is Save One Life's biggest annual fundraiser. Wheels for the World consists of many bike rides across the country to fundraise and bring awareness to Save One Life and the bleeding disorder community. The funds are used to support our mission and programs, which give direct financial assistance to people with bleeding disorders in developing countries. Our rides are a great opportunity to get outside, be active and connect with our community.

Wheels for the World debuted in 2012 when community member Barry Haarde rode his bicycle across the country to support Save One Life. Barry was inspired to give back to those living without the resources to manage their bleeding disorders. His first ride was a tremendous success and he would go on to ride a total of six cross-country rides in support of Save One Life, raising over $250,000 total. When Barry passed away suddenly in 2018, Save One Life wanted to honor his memory. This annual event recognizes Barry’s contribution to the bleeding disorder community and encourages healthy and active living. 

Please email ariana@saveonelife.net with any questions.