Pedal FARR Bikes, beer, and battling cancer By Natalie Slieter | Photos courtesy of Pedal FARR
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n August 14, those who like to bike, drink brews, and help local families can participate in the 6th annual Pedal FARR (Falls Area River Ride) to raise funds that will go to support those battling cancer.
There is also a stop at Pasley Park called “Share a Coke.” This stop began in 2018 and honors the life of someone who has passed away from cancer with Coke cans adorned with their name. This year, the life of Chris Krueger will be honored.
Emily Connolly founded Pedal FARR, formerly known as Tour de Brew Sioux Falls, after she took part in Livestrong bike rides and wanted to bring the concept back to benefit families in South Dakota and the surrounding area. Since its founding in 2016, the 501(c)(3) has raised over $30,000, of which $24,000 has been put into the hands of those battling cancer and their families, in the form of $1,000 checks.
“The personalizing of that stop is when the event really took off because it gave people a reason for why they’re riding,” Connolly said.
Pedal FARR participants will travel the bike trails in Sioux Falls and stop at several local bars along the way. The route includes stops at Remedy Brewing, Monks House of Ale Repute, The Rush, The Garage, Blue Rock Bar, and Falls Landing Restaurant. 16
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Riders will be able to take time to eat and drink at each bar with games and prizes along the way. There will also be bike security while bikers go into the establishments. When the ride started in 2016, there were just 68 participants; in 2020, the ride had almost 300 bikers. Connolly has high hopes of seeing 500 bikers participate in August. Connolly credits the group of volunteers who go above and
