FIREFLIESWEST 2026
RIDER APPLICATION

23rd september - 28th september
6 DAYS 600+ MILES and 30,000+ Feet
SAN FRANCISCO to LOS ANGELES

Director Sportif – Emily Alvarez

Ride Producers – Lalita Koehler, David Lincoln

Sponsorships - Ali Brown

The Tour is supported BY riders FOR riders. Each of these people has been on multiple tours in multiple countries for multiple years.

Creative Director – Dan Howell

Kit Producer – Fiona Forsyth

Route Producer – Adrian Hernandez

Training Director – Lee Diskin

If you are committed to riding with the Fireflies for an exciting 18th year, please fill in the form below:

How do we choose Riders?

We aim to bring together a group of riders who are passionate about helping cure cancer and excited to be part of something bigger than themselves. Each year’s team is thoughtfully assembled to reflect a mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and personalities that will ride well together as one.

At the end of the day, we’re building a group that shows up for the cause—and for each other.

  • We aim for roughly a 50/50 balance of returning riders and first-timers. Our veterans bring experience, leadership, and a steady presence across long days in the saddle.

    Our new riders bring fresh energy, new perspectives, and just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting. The combination is what makes the group work—and what keeps the Fireflies spirit evolving year after year.

  • The Fireflies is a global family. Each year, we welcome a small number of international riders—many from the UK and Europe—as part of a long-standing exchange between Fireflies tours.

    In recent years, that circle has grown to include riders from South America and beyond. It’s a reminder that this ride extends far beyond the California coast—it’s a shared mission that connects people across borders.

  • We typically have 10–15 women riding each year, but we’d love to see that number grow. Our goal is a more balanced and representative group, and we know there are many incredible women out there who would thrive on this ride.

    If that’s you—or someone you know—we strongly encourage you to apply. You’ll be welcomed into a supportive, inclusive team that rides together every mile of the way.

 
 
 
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