This will be my 10th year involved in the "Friends For Life Bike Rally" and I’ve had quite a varied history with this annual fundraiser: several fundraiser shows, 1 yr as a rider, as well as 1 yr on Rustler crew, 6 yrs on Road Support crew, 4 yrs on Participant Engagement and 3 yrs on Steering Committee. 
For the 27th year, I’ll be working on Community Engagement and this summer I’ll participate in the Road Support crew again, twerkin’ on the side assisting and cheering riders along the way.

Hey folks, I’m Michael (also known as #MikeOnABike) 👋! This will be my 7th time cycling in the Friends for Life Bike Rally. I’ve been a team captain twice before and am excited to take it to the next level by serving on the 2025 Steering Committee.

As one of the Media, Communications & Community Engagement Co-Leads, I look forward to spreading the good word about this incredible charity event, engaging with the communities we ride through and helping contribute to yet another unforgettable experience for our cyclists, crew, volunteers and donors.

I originally embarked on this pedal-powered pursuit of glory in 2019 to support the life-changing services offered by our local AIDS Service Organizations, to give back to my community, to meet new people and for the physical, mental and emotional challenges the Bike Rally provides.

What brings me back each year you may ask? The important impact of this charity ride. The random acts of kindness. The sense of community. The lifelong memories. The friendships. The laughs (and the cries!).

For those thinking of joining for the first time, I promise that this experience will be nothing short of amazing. New to cycling? Worry not, my friend. Heck, I didn’t even know how to spell “bike” before training started my first year! There’s a whole community here to get you ready to roll when we depart in August.

So, saddle up and join me and this outstanding community as we pedal our way to triumph, leaving a trail of tire tracks and unforgettable memories in our wake.

From the first kilometer to the finish line, I promise you’ll have a wheely unforgettable time! ;)

2024 was my first year participating in PWA Bikerally and the value that it has added to my life is hard to put in words. Rewarding feeling of giving back to the community, friends, fitness, therapy - this ride has it all. Wanting to add more value to F4LBR, I am here in the role of recruiting more people and retaining past riders for this epic annual bike ride. All of Canada and rest of the world need to know about this event and we can never have enough people participating. Looking forward to bring it in with you.

I am very excited to be part of this year’s Steering Committee This will also be my 10th year participating as a 6-day rider. The Bike Rally means so many things to me - it’s a physical challenge, an opportunity to learn and fight stigma associated with HIV, and most importantly, an enduring community of friends for life. I’m excited to be able to contribute back to the community as Co-Lead for Fundraising alongside Rob and Trevor.   If you are looking for fundraising insights, suggestions or help reaching your goals, please reach out to our experienced team at fundraising@bikerally.org. I look forward to making this incredible journey with you!

Hello , I am Rob Veinott (He/Him) and I am really excited to be riding for my 15th year and my first as a team captain along with my friend  Michael Shreve . I have gained so much by my participation in the event. I love the beautiful training rides near Toronto , I love the idea of going for a bike ride on a weekend morning with my friends and I have loved the many teams I have been on over the years.Thats a lot of love but if you have participated in the event you will know what I’m talking about and if you are a new rider I guarantee you will feel it.

As a team captain I hope that we have fun together preparing for and during the event. I look forward to being with you at team socials and hopefully helping you put the fun in fundraising. And I hope you will help make this years event the best ever. And I will try to make sure to not get lost during the training rides but if I do and you follow me we will be lost together:-).

Hey Peeps! I’m Stiva (he/him), and I’m stoked to be back for my 8th year with the Bike Rally!

Over the years, I've had the awesome privilege of diving into different roles—Crew, Rider, Ambassador, Captain and Sponsorship Lead—each one giving me a new perspective and so much joy. Every year is an adventure, and I’m thrilled to continue this incredible ride with you all.

This year, I’m teaming up with Trevor to make sure you’re feeling prepped, pumped, and totally connected as you embark on this epic journey—whether it's your first time or you’re a seasoned pro.

Can’t wait to meet each and every one of you! Let’s make this an unforgettable experience!

This year will be my 8th year participating in the Friends For Life Bike Rally and my 4th year on the Steering Committee. I look forward to helping create a most memorable experience for all rally participants new and returning. Please feel free to reach out if you have any ideas that you would like us to explore at this year's rally. I look forward to an amazing year ahead.

I’m excited to be back on my eighth Bike Rally. Riding for the first time in 2018, I have served the Rally as a team captain, co-lead of fundraising, and as a co-chair in the 2021 & '22 years. I am proud to return this year along with my friend Larry in the Participant Engagement role. We will bring cheer and put smiles on each of your faces as we organizing events before and during our 6-day adventure.

I have been riding with Friends for Life since 2005. As a life-long cyclist the Rally was a good fit. What I didn’t expect was the remarkably caring and open culture of the Rally, sharing the DNA of Toronto PWA. I have been a team co-captain for several years and have been enjoying working on the Training and Support portfolio.

This will be my 3rd year riding and first year as a member of the steering committee, as a co-lead on recruitment and retention.

I am super excited to help this wonderful fundraiser reach new heights and grow our community.

I initially joined the rally for the mental and physical challenge. I learned so much after each day of training, the socials, and the rally itself. I am very proud of everyone's commitment to the rally and the fundraising goals that are achieved.

I look forward to riding with all of you and seeing you on the paths, breaks, trails, ferry, roads (on your left!) and relaxing in the campsites and enjoying some laughs.

My name is Tak, and this will be my 5th year on the Friends For Life Bike Rally. I have been on the Nutrition Crew for all of those years. This year I'm Co-Leading with Julie Found.

I didn't know what to expect on my first Rally, but was made to feel a part of something bigger than myself. The commitment and dedication I saw around me, inspired and continues to inspire me.

Entering my third year with the PWA bike rally, my past experiences with the wellness team have been truly rewarding. As a Wellness co-lead, I'm committed to ensuring an unforgettable and uplifting year, with the safety and well-being of all participants at the forefront.

This is John’s 8th year participating in the rally! 5 years riding, three with Wellness, and two years as part of steering committee. When not on his bike John is a nurse, an educator, and a performer. I like to be well rounded. Thrilled to be back with an amazing Wellness team!

This will be my 14th year of participating in the Friends for Life Bike Rally. After a brief break from a leadership role, I’m pleased to announce that I have joined the Steering Committee for the 27th year of the event, helping to lead the Road Support crew. Regardless of how we participate, whether as a rider or crew member, the important thing is that we’re participating. We share a common goal of raising awareness about HIV and AIDS and how there is still so much work to do in our communities to help break stigma and reduce the impact of the daily challenges faced by those living with HIV and AIDS. I look forward to helping the riders along the journey from Toronto to Montreal, and I’m really excited to start working with my fellow co-leads Connie Crosby and Ian Grant.

Connie Crosby has been both a rider and road support crew. This will be her 11th year participating in the Bike Rally. Connie was a team lead in 2023. She has also previously served on the Steering Committee as a co-lead of Participant Engagement.

As one of your Road Support co-leads for 2025, Connie is keen on helping riders feel safe and supported on the Rally. Let’s make this year one of the best ever!

2025 marks Ian’s 6th year with the Bike Rally. Four years as a rider, and 2 with Crew. He is very grateful for the opportunity to serve with the steering committee as one of three Road Support Co-Leads and looks forward to working with both Paul Dawson and Connie Crosby to make the Rally as safe and smooth as possible for all of you amazing riders!!

The 2025 Friends for Life Bike Rally will be my 22nd year with the Rustlers since 2001. I’m excited to be back and look forward to working closely with Vince Hughes and other crew leads again and building a great team of volunteers!

I cannot say enough how incredible this event is. It’s extremely rewarding, both personally and spiritually. The energy of the Rally and excitement of the participants each year remind me why I returned after my first year. I continue to participate with inspired passion, thoughts and memories of dear friends, and the anticipation of new bonds and friendships! Here’s to 660 kilometers of smiles and cheers to the Bike Rally family!

Hello Everyone, I’ve had the pleasure of being involved in The Friends for life Bike Rally for three years. I’ve been a Rustler for two and rode for one. This year I’ve offered to help Co-Lead the Rustlers with Brent.

I’ve been on our Steering Committee for Two years with Jehd on Community Engagement and enjoyed getting in touch with others about the great work we are doing. I’m looking forward to this 4th year and doing some awesome stuff!

Vince

Patric Senson (he/him) is excited to be back on the Steering Committee after a few years away from the Bike Rally Leadership. He's especially thrilled to be working with Simon, who was one of the first friends for life that he made on his first rally in 2009! Patric brings a range of experience to the role of Team Leader, with more than a decade of involvement with the Bike Rally, including as a team captain, a member of the steering committee and the board of the PWA. Patric has also been involved in volunteer leadership for over 30 years. He's looking forward to another fun year of making friends and memories on the 2025 Bike Rally.

I am so excited to be returning to the Friends for Life Bike Rally in support of people living with HIV/AIDS! It will be my 18th year with this incredible, life-enabling event!

Since finding the strength to achieve the seemingly insurmountable challenge of riding a bicycle to Montreal, I've been captured by the inspiration and resilience of members of the family of HIV.