Don Martel 24hr Dedication Ride

Two Countries, One Mission: Cycle 24hrs in support of the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County.

“The Adventures and Misadventures of a Cycle Around the World,” kicks off at 6:00 PM on May 20, 2026 at the Sportsman Club (2401 Dougall Avenue.)

Don Martel will share never-before-seen images and harrowing stories from his solo journey across continents—offering a unique look at the resilience required to navigate the world on two wheels.

The stakes climb immediately following the presentation. At sunset Martel will begin a 24-hour non-stop cycling marathon through Essex County and across the Michigan border. This “Sunset to Sunset” trek is a symbolic tribute to the relentless, 24/7 nature of caregiving. “Caregiving doesn’t have a shift-change; it is a constant, exhausting labor of love,” says Martel.

This ride is a small way to mirror that endurance while uniting our international border cities in support of the families on both sides of the river who are living with this disease.”

Event Details:

What: International Fundraiser Presentation & 24-Hour Cross-Border Dedication Ride

When: May 20th | Presentation: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Ride Start: Sunset

Where: Sportsman Club 2401 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, ON

Admission: “Give What You Can” - donations can also be made here!

Food: Optional Sandwich Bar available for $15. Please email [email protected] RSVP for sandwich bar.

Donors and supporters from both Ontario and Michigan are encouraged to attend or follow the ride’s progress online. By uniting the resources of the Michigan and Windsor-Essex chapters, this event aims to provide a “Bridge to a Cure” for the thousands of families impacted by dementia in the Great Lakes region.