The 2017 Baroudeur, Wayne State University’s third annual urban cycling event in support of student scholarships, is quickly approaching. The event, which offers riders their choice of three open-road courses —20, 62 or 100 miles — will take place Saturday, Aug. 19. Riders are encouraged to register soon.

The registration price will increase to $70 after 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. Participants who register before July 20 will also be entered to win a handbag donated by one of the Baroudeur’s generous sponsors, Shinola. Registration — which includes refreshments and support along the route, a post-ride lunch including craft beer and music, a limited edition T-shirt, and free parking — will end at midnight Aug. 15.

Proceeds from the event directly benefit WSU scholarships and the university’s Helping Individuals Go Higher (HIGH) Program, which supports students whose unstable housing situations threaten their dreams of earning a degree.

The Baroudeur is a fun, noncompetitive event, but the distances require increasing levels of physical fitness. To help riders prepare, free training rides are held Tuesdays at 6 p.m. All of these no-drop rides depart from WSU Parking Lot 34 on Ferry Street just west of Woodward. Additional details about these training rides — and other ways to prepare for the Baroudeur — can be found online.

Volunteer opportunities are still available for those who wish to participate but are not interested in riding. Volunteers can sign up online.

To further support WSU students in need, a Crowdrise page has been established and riders — as well as faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the campus community — can donate or raise money in support of student scholarships and the HIGH Program.

To learn more or to register, visit baroudeur.wayne.edu.