Fellowship Ride
Motorcycle rides that raise awareness
for mental health and bring people together.
» Why we ride
The mission of Fellowship Ride
Fellowship Ride is an international motorcycle movement with a single mission: to raise awareness about mental health and fight against depression. We organize rides across the world to unite riders, mental health advocates, and supporters. Every kilometer we ride is a statement, and every conversation matters.
While Fellows Ride takes place across Europe, including cities in Germany, Austria, and beyond, the Fellowship Ride also expands to the USA, where we bring together riders in states like Wisconsin to join the cause and raise awareness for mental health.
Both rides are unified by the same purpose, but each brings its own unique community together to foster connection and support.
Let’s work together to raise awareness of this life-threatening disease and raise funds for mental health projects.
» From personal loss to global movement
Our story and how it all began
Founded by Dieter Schneider after the tragic loss of his son, Fellows Ride began as a personal mission to address the stigma of depression. What started as a personal journey in Würzburg, Germany, has grown into an international movement, with rides taking place across Europe and beyond. Fellowship Ride now extends this mission to the USA, offering a complementary expansion to the original initiative.
We believe that through shared experiences and honest conversations, we can inspire change and support mental health initiatives worldwide. Our community continues to expand, united by the goal of promoting mental health awareness.
» Rides across borders for a common cause
The global impact
From Germany to Europe, USA and beyond, our rides have reached thousands of participants, sparked global conversations, and raised funds for mental health initiatives. Each ride is a reminder that mental health is not just an individual issue—it’s a global challenge that we can only address together.
- 25+ cities across Europe and the USA involved
- 10,000+ riders and supporters
- Significant funds raised for mental health projects
- Hundreds of lives impacted through various mental health initiatives
» Join our next ride for mental health
Upcoming Events
Join us for the second Fellowship Ride in the United States, taking place in Wisconsin on May 10, 2025, starting at the Doc’s Harley-Davidson® of Shawano County (You can find the ecaxt address here.) Together, we’ll ride to raise awareness for mental health and show solidarity across borders.
Whether you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, a mental health advocate, or simply want to support the cause – you’re welcome to ride with us.
» Support for mental health awareness with style
Shop our Fellowship Ride Merchandise
Wear your support for mental health awareness with our exclusive Fellowship Ride merchandise. Whether you’re looking for something custom or prefer to choose from our ready-made designs, our shop offers a wide range of products to suit your style.
Our product range includes everything from sustainable jackets, hoodies, and t-shirts to a variety of accessories like caps, bags, and more. Every purchase supports our mission to raise awareness and fund mental health initiatives.
Find the perfect product that fits your style and shows your support for the cause.
» Join our movement and make a difference
How you can support with Fellowship Ride
It’s not just the many volunteers who keep our organization running. Donations from individuals and companies also help us pursue this important mission throughout the year and organize ongoing events. If you’re interested, please send your donation to the following account:
| Recipient | Thomas Lurz und Dieter Schneider Stiftung |
| Password | Fellows Ride |
| IBAN | DE85790300011000190500 |
| BIC | FUCEDE77XXX |
| Bank | Fürstl. Castell’sche Bank Würzburg |
| PayPal | Donation link |
Whether you ride, donate, volunteer, or become a sponsor, your help makes a difference.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who supports the Fellows Ride project with their donations! If you would like a donation receipt, please include the address where the receipt should be sent when transferring. A copy of your bank statement is sufficient for the German tax office for donations of up to €300.
