Albany Ride for Missing Children
About this race
Join the Albany Ride For Missing Children - a powerful 100-mile cycling event dedicated to raising awareness to protect children. On September 25, 2026, The Ride will roll through the Capital Region on a new route, bringing together riders, law enforcement, and the community to raise awareness, educate children, and honor missing children and their families.
Our Mission
Funds raised directly support the Albany Ride for Missing Children, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of missing and exploited children and supporting child safety education initiatives. Through advocacy, community engagement, and education programs, we work to make the Capital Region safer for children.
About Ride Day
Take part in a life-changing experience as we cycle a well-organized 100-mile route through the Capital Region. The Ride is conducted in a 2x2 formation, paced by local law enforcement to provide safety. Along the way, we’ll visit local schools to share the excitement of the Ride and reinforce important child safety messages. Silent tributes are also held to honor law enforcement and families of missing persons who follow us along the route.
The Ride is fully supported with SAG vehicles, food, drinks, and transportation of your personal items. Rest stops are placed at intervals of 5-15 miles, ensuring riders have plenty of opportunities to refuel and recharge. Every mile we ride helps raise awareness and honors the children we ride for.
New Riders Welcome
We welcome cyclists of all levels, Orientation Rides (OR) are offered from May - September to help prepare for the event. ORs are a fun and essential part of the journey, allowing riders to get comfortable with the ride format, learn about our mission, and connect with our incredible community. Even if you're undecided about joining The Ride, you're welcome to join an OR—no commitment required. Just bring your bike and and enjoy the experience of cranking some wheels with us!
Visit the Rider Training page on the top menu for more info and the OR schedule.
How to Stay Informed
Visit our Website: www.albanyrfmc.org
Join our Facebook Ride Family Group to stay updated on training rides, last-minute weather alerts, and important event information: Facebook Group
Making Our Children Safer...One Child at a Time
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Cycling
Returning Rider
Returning Riders have participated in a previous Albany Ride. You will need to complete at least one Orientation Ride (OR) and raise a minimum of $350 to participate. If the fundraising minimum isn’t met by Ride Day, the remaining balance will be charged to your card on file. For details on training rides and the full schedule, check out the Rider Training section in the top menu.
New Rider
We’re thrilled to have you join us for your first Ride for Missing Children! As a New Rider, you’ll need to complete at least TWO Orientation Rides (ORs) and raise a minimum of $350 to participate. If the fundraising minimum isn’t met by Ride Day, the remaining balance will be charged to your card on file. For details on training rides and the full schedule, check out the Rider Training section in the top menu.
Reciprocal Rider
Reciprocal Riders have participated in the previous Utica Ride and met their fundraising requirements. If you haven’t ridden with us before, we encourage you to participate in an Orientation Ride (OR) to familiarize yourself with our group. For details on training rides and the full schedule, check out the Rider Training section in the top menu.
Running
Virtual Rider
Virtual Riders are unable to participate on Ride Day but still want to make an impact by helping raise funds for our cause. Ride your way! Set your mileage goal, start whenever you’re ready, and pedal at your own pace. 🚴♂️🎯 We hope to see you on some Orientation Rides (ORs) to connect with our Rider family. For more information and the full OR schedule, check out the Rider Training section in the top menu.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Clifton Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 6:47 PM local time (EDT) in Clifton Park on September 25, 2026 — 12h 01m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Clifton Park events
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