Event Details

Forward Fest
Featuring the 6th Annual Go Forward Together Ride
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Final Gravity Brewing Co.
6118 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228

Join us for the end-of-season cycling celebration that brings together cyclists, families, and the community, all to benefit the Forward Foundation, a nonprofit supporting working single parents in Central Virginia.

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The ride offers a choice between a scenic 30- or 50-mile route through the Ashland-area countryside, followed by Forward Fest: a family-friendly, pet-friendly celebration with food, music, vendors, giveaways, and more taking place at Final Gravity Brewing Co. in Lakeside, VA.

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Event Schedule:

• Check-in: 7:45 AM

• Ride Start: 8:30 AM

• Forward Fest Opens (Stage & Vendors): 11:00 AM

• Ride Course Support Ends: 1:30 PM

Forward Fest Ends: 3:00 PM

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Not participating in the ride?  No problem!  

Join us for Forward Fest

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From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the community is invited to join us at Forward Fest, a lively, family and pet friendly afterparty open to all, whether you're riding or not.

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Activities include:

• Live music on the main stage by 64 Crayons https://www.facebook.com/64CrayonsBand/

• Local food trucks

• Giveaways, raffles, and outdoor games

• Exhibition/demonstrations -  Swingers jump rope crew, Shield N Sheath Hatchet House, Kul Wheels (electric bikes)

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Our start/finish and Forward Fest Venue:

Final Gravity Brewing in Lakeside is the area’s most bike-friendly brewery and is the site of two organized rides every Sunday.  Once again, they will be brewing the official beer of the Go Forward Together Ride - the Go Forward Pilsner - with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the Forward Foundation.  And for those moved by the spirit of community engagement but not partaking in spirits, non-alcoholic options are available at this family-friendly, pet friendly event.  

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Registration - $65.00 

Day of Event - $75.00

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