ABOUT US

Our Story + Mission

Trudging Buddies started as a cycling team—just a handful of sober folks and their allies training for AIDS/LifeCycle back in 2013. For many of us, it wasn’t just about riding 545 miles. It was about showing up, finding strength we didn’t know we had, and proving that recovery can be powerful, joyful, and full of connection.

Over the years, we’ve trained more than 500 people—many with no prior athletic experience—to complete the ride. But even as we celebrated those milestones, we knew Trudging Buddies was about something bigger than any one event.

Now, with AIDS/LifeCycle behind us, we’re stepping into our next chapter: becoming a year-round community for sober adventurers and allies committed to fitness, fellowship, and service. Whether you're into endurance events or just want to join a movie night, there's a place for you here.

Our mission is simple: to help sober people rise, recover, and thrive—together. Through athletic challenges, volunteer work, and real connection, we remind each other what’s possible in recovery.

We believe everyone deserves a team. Trudging Buddies is ours.