Ride Like You Are Blind
Ride Like You Are Blind
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Since being declared legally blind due to Stargardt’s Disease, an inherited genetic condition that causes central vision loss, Chris Smith has found his way through cycling.
An endurance athlete, parent, husband, coach, and advocate, in 2026 Chris is taking on the ultimate challenge – Tour Divide, the world's longest and hardest mountain bike race – for the second time to benefit Waypoint Adventure.
Meet Chris Smith
Meet Chris Smith
2024 marked the 15th anniversary of Chris's official classification of being “legally blind” due to Stargardt’s Disease, an inherited genetic condition that causes central vision loss.
About Tour Divide
About Tour Divide
Following the Great Divid Mountain Bike Route, Tour Divide is 2,400 mile a self-supported race, from Banff, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
Help Redefine What's Possible
Help Redefine What's Possible
Chris has dedicated this year's ride to benefit Waypoint Adventure.
Chris has dedicated this year's ride to benefit Waypoint Adventure.
Founded in 2010, Waypoint Adventure is a non-profit educational organization on a mission to challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.
Waypoint Adventure is a non-profit educational organization founded in 2010. The Waypoint mission is to challenge people with disabilities to discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure. With guided, experiential programs tailored to meet people right where they are, Waypoint provides personal growth and team triumph.
Your impact goes far beyond the trail: each sponsored mile funds outdoor programs for five individuals with disabilities, creating access to confidence, independence, and community through Waypoint Adventure.
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