Get Up N Ride Foundation
Building Healthier Communities, One Ride at a Time.
The Get Up N Ride Foundation is a New Orleans-based nonprofit that brings people together through cycling, wellness, and community engagement. We believe a bicycle can be more than transportation -- it can be a pathway to better physical health, stronger mental wellness, meaningful relationships, and safer neighborhoods.
From weekly community rides and youth development programs to fitness events, volunteer opportunities, and educational workshops, our mission is to create experiences that inspire people of all ages to move, connect, and thrive.
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or riding for the first time, there's a place for you in our community.
Our Programs
Tuesday Social Ride
Our Signature Community Ride
Every Tuesday, our community comes together for an evening ride through the streets of New Orleans. The Tuesday Social Ride is designed for riders of all skill levels and is focused on bringing people together in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Along the way, participants experience the city's neighborhoods, connect with new people, and enjoy the positive energy that has become the foundation of Get Up N Ride. It's more than a bike ride -- it's an opportunity to build friendships, improve your health, and be part of a movement that's transforming lives one mile at a time.
Perfect for
- Beginners
- Casual riders
- Families
- Visitors
- Anyone looking to meet new people and stay active
Ride together. Meet new people. Experience New Orleans.
View ride detailsLong Distance Ride
Challenge Yourself. Discover What's Possible.
Our Long Distance Ride is built for cyclists looking to push beyond the everyday ride. These routes cover greater distances, introduce new scenery, and encourage riders to improve their endurance while exploring Louisiana and beyond.
Whether you're preparing for your first long ride or you're an experienced cyclist looking for your next challenge, these rides provide the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen your fitness, and experience the freedom that comes from covering miles alongside an encouraging community.
Every ride is about more than distance. It's about perseverance, growth, and celebrating what you're capable of accomplishing.
Perfect for
- Intermediate and advanced riders
- Cyclists training for longer events
- Riders looking to improve endurance
- Anyone ready for a new challenge
Go farther. Get stronger. Ride with purpose.
View ride detailsBlack Knights Chess Club
Train Your Mind. Master Life.
Black Knights is a community-based chess initiative created by the Get Up N Ride Foundation that uses chess as a tool to develop critical thinking, discipline, confidence, and leadership in youth. Through engaging instruction, friendly competition, and mentorship, participants strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills while building meaningful connections in a safe and supportive environment.
Black Knights empowers young people to think strategically, both on the chessboard and in everyday life.
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