IWP Ride Against Suicide

09/03/2026

Driving the route, meeting with communities about our cause, and being that apple tree.

09/02/2026

A wonderful day!

09/01/2026

September marks Su***de Awareness Month. 💙

Every year, far too many lives are lost to su***de. In the United States, an estimated 22 veterans die by su***de each day, and we estimate a similar number of first responders based on the populations we serve.

At Invisible Wounds Project, these aren't just statistics—they are people, families, friends, coworkers, and communities.

Right now, our team responds to an average of 8 su***de or crisis interventions every single week. Every conversation matters. Every connection matters. Every life matters.

If you've ever wondered how you can be better equipped to recognize the signs of su***de, have difficult conversations, and help someone in crisis, we encourage you to join one of our upcoming ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) classes. You don't have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Learning how to intervene could help save a life.

And if you or someone you know is struggling, please know this:

💙 You are not alone.

Contact the Invisible Wounds Project Support Center:
📞 855-HELP-IWP (435-7497)
📧 [email protected]

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or 988 immediately. Please note that Invisible Wounds Project does not operate a 24-hour crisis line.

Together, let's make this month about more than awareness. Let's build a community that knows how to recognize the signs, step in with compassion, and remind people that hope is always possible.

08/29/2026

Hope to see everyone there! Stay Tuned!

08/29/2026

Midwest Weather reporting ideal foliage conditions as we bike through Mississippi and St. Croix River Valleys and navigate the rolling hills of the Wisconsin countryside.

Stay Tuned!

~Peak Fall Foliage 2026~

In the Upper Midwest, the dry summer will likely lead to an early-to-average peak for fall foliage. Trees are already beginning to change color in some areas as they experience stress from the lack of moisture. As a result, peak colors could arrive in as little as 2–3 weeks. Farther south, beneficial rainfall over the past few months should support a more average timeframe for peak foliage, along with more vibrant colors than those expected farther north. The absence of early frosts should also help preserve the quality and intensity of the fall colors. The primary negative factors to watch will be periods of windy conditions, which could cause leaves to fall prematurely, as well as the potential for early-season snow across parts of the Corn Belt in October. Overall, however, conditions appear favorable for a relatively good fall foliage season, particularly farther south.

08/27/2026

Big thank you to Alex, owner of Cannon Valley Bike Works for doing an amazing job on my bike last night and keeping us able to train! He met me with his mobile bike shop, diagnosed some areas that have been giving me the issues I was experiencing, and in a short time discovered things that I had no idea could’ve been issues.

If you are in the Cannon Valley area going for a ride and wish you had more time to get that quick tuneup or other issue looked at? In the time you’re having lunch, Alex will have your bike feeling like new!

08/23/2026

🎡 𝗠𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗦! 🎡

There is an IWP group heading to the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, and we’d love to have you join them!

This isn’t a highly structured event. We’re simply getting together to enjoy the fair, eat some great food, explore, laugh, and spend the day with some good people. 🌽🍪🎢

𝙑𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚!

Whether you already know people in the group or this would be your first Community Connections event, we’d love to have you come hang out with us. ❤️

👉 Check out the details and sign up here:
https://connections.redlinecreates.com/adventure?id=event_7f993d30dc58

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙩𝙖 𝙂𝙚𝙩-𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧! 🎡☀️

08/20/2026

From finding out our baseline at the final Mankato River Ramble (yes, we got that delicious Dam Pie 🥧), the excitement of getting our jerseys (stuff just got real 😬) and making our way through central Minnesota completing our first RAS🤘🎉, to being joined by numerous first responders, veterans, survivors, and supporters of our mission, it’s amazing to see how this Ride has grown.

The RAS Team would like to extend a big Thank You to each of you and to our past and current sponsors! The 2026 Ride Against Su***de, presented by the Goodhue Lions Club, will be something you will not want to miss from start to finish!

Take Care & Stay Tuned!

Brandon