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Love for the Feast

Sam and Jodie's story

It was Sam's very first Ride for the Feast when they met Jodie, who had already been riding on team Fierce Chicks Rock for a few years. Sam was new to Baltimore and taken with the spirit of the event as well as Jodie's distinct and charming laugh, which they would come to cherish for many years.

Sam moved to Baltimore in 2009. They likely would have never ended up here had they not heard of a small nonprofit serving the HIV community in need of registered dietitians. When Sam learned the two biggest fundraising events for the organization was a bike ride and drag show they said, "sign me up!". Sam knew then that Moveable Feast was a special place but didn't know how special of a connection they would find in just a few years.

Jodie was disappointed when she heard Sam had decided last minute not to be a Ride for the Feast bus captain in 2010. She knew Sam then as a dedicated and passionate Moveable Feast employee, someone she wanted to get to know more. She also knew Sam shared her values and interests in social justice and strengthening their community but couldn't have imagined the connection they would soon form.

Pictured: Jodie (left) and Sam (right)

The two barely spent any time together during Sam's first ride in 2010, but they immediately connected on Facebook, thinking more about each other than how sore their legs were. They started training for the next ride together, chatted frequently, and challenged each other mercilessly via Words with Friends. Eventually, they became a couple and celebrated their love in marriage five years and countless bike rides later.

Like most love stories, this one starts with an unforgettable laugh, but it wouldn't be a Ride for the Feast love story without a warning not to forget the Chamois Butt'r.

Petal on, beautiful people. You never know what could be around the corner!

Ride Stats

$274,054 raised

177 riders

2021 Impact

453,815 meals served

2,111 clients

across

15 counties in MD

View our 2021 Annual Report to see more of your impact on the community we serve.

Upcoming Training Ride

C3 Tri-County Classic on 5/14

Registration fee: $50 (benefitting Moveable Feast)
Start/finish point: Talbot County Community Center (10028 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD 21601)
Routes of up to ~36 or ~66 miles
Staggered Start. 65.7 Mile Course Roll-Out at 8am. 37.7 Mile Course Roll Out at 9am
GPS route available prior to ride
Post-ride food and drinks by Papuseria Kent Island Food Truck and Country Ride Pale Ale by RAR Brewing
Scottish Highland Creamery Ice Cream pit stop, live music by New Legacy Blues Band, and Maryland Lottery giveaways
Free Stuff: Commemorative Camelbak Podium Chill insulated bike bottle to each participant! Plus free one-way passage on the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry!

Note: pre-register only. No day-of registration permitted.

Important Reminders

Volunteers and Vaccinations

There are still volunteer opportunities available that must be filled for ride day. Whether you or someone you know is interested in becoming a SAG, MOTO, or Pit Stop volunteer, visit rideforthefeast.org to learn more and sign up!

Make sure to bring your COVID-19 vaccination card with you on ride day! Email Angie Kelley with any questions.

Heads up!

Deadlines Approaching

All hotel room block discounts expire 4/30.

Book now to save!

Registration fees will increase to $70 on 5/1.

Register now!

For more information about Ride for the Feast 2022 or to register, please visit www.rideforthefeast.org

Ride for the Feast Fundraisers

Click on the images below for more information about upcoming Ride for the Feast team fundraisers!

Want help promoting your RFTF fundraiser? Please submit your fundraiser information to Akelley@mfeast.org and include the date, time, location, and links.