In April of 2025, the Ride for Freedom team travelled to Spain and Morocco to enjoy both cycling along the Mediterranean and supporting the ongoing work of Papilio. The team consisted of nine cyclists and four support crew from the United States, including participants from both Seattle and Southern California. Each RFF trip is planned to incorporate the interests and abilities of the team members, providing cycling routes and support for more recreational riders as well as those seeking more miles and challenge.  Some highlights from the 2025 trip included:

• rides led and supported by locals, both along the coast and climbing hills into quaint Spanish towns, including two different cycling clubs 

• partnering with several municipalities to bring awareness to the issue of sex trafficking

• volunteering alongside the Papilio team to deliver food and bring love and supplies to women on the streets

• providing respite experiences through art workshops and massage services at local shelters and recovery homes

• visiting a survivor to hear her story and celebrate her new opportunities of employment and home ownership

• traveling by ferry to visit Morocco for an overnight cultural experience 

• enjoying the delicious food, culture, natural beauty and hospitality of Spain

 

Ride for Freedom will launch again in the Spring 2027, plenty of time to start planning and pedaling to join the team! To express interest or get more information, please complete this form - no commitment is required.