RIDE ON!!

2008

Bicycle Events For Clubs & Organizations

Page last modified: July 21, 2008

THE FIRST ANNUAL RIDE FOR AMY

www.princetonfreewheelers.com/event

Save the Date!!

Watch our front page for Active.com  On-Line Registration Activation

Sunday

The Mass BikePike Tour, a bicycle tour across Massachusetts, is now accepting registrations for the four-day event. The bike tour will travel from Boston to Northampton, with daily riding options ranging from 30 to 65 miles.

The Mass BikePike Tour is a celebration of cycling in Massachusetts. Families and individuals will enjoy ample opportunity to explore the state’s scenic byways, quaint towns, and all the varied attractions the region has to offer.

Overnight camping and most meals are included. Alternative accommodations are available at local inns or B&Bs.

Riders will receive maps, route descriptions, lists of local attractions along the route, SAG support, a commemorative T-shirt, and the camaraderie of friendly folks having a good time.

The final day of the Mass BikePike Tour will feature a parade of bikes down Main Street in Northampton.

The Mass BikePike Tour is produced with the cooperation of MassBike and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Proceeds from the event will benefit MassBike, the statewide bicycle advocacy group.

For more information and registration details,  call 617-710-1832 or:

http://www.massbikepike.org/

LIVESTRONG Challenge Philly

10, 40, 70 & 100 Mile Ride   Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA

$50 reg + $250 in Donations

Register here

Suburban Cyclists Unlimited

Ride 25-to-107-mile scenic routes in Bucks County. 

Register online by August 10 or U.S. mail postmarked by August 6 to receive a free high-quality Polar Insulated Water Bottle.  

http://www.suburbancyclists.org/

The Legacy Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Utah,  is scheduled for September 2008.  The 3-day and 10-day options will start on Thursday, September 4th after the Labor Day weekend.  The 7-day option will start on Sunday, September 7th, in Blanding, Utah where the 10-day group will meet up with the 7-day group for the opening ceremony on Saturday, September 6th. 

http://www.lagbrau.com/

THE CENTURY FOR THE CURE

kochylm@umdnj.edu    732-235-4956   www.centuryforthecure.com

12^TH ANNUAL SCENIC SCHUYLKILL CENTURY

Bicycle Club of Philadelphia,  Art Museum, Phil, PA.  Tour through some of the most beautiful, historic and quiet roads in Montgomery and Chester Counties.  25, 38, 65 & 100 mi covering all cycling abilities from beginner to advanced riders.  Fully supported: plentiful food stops, breakfast at start,  pizza bash at finish.  Mech & SAG support.  Early reg discount includes gift.  www.phillybikeclub.org or century@phillybikeclub.org.  

Discounted Philadelphia Bicycling Weekend passes available for the Scenic Schuylkill Century on Saturday & Bike Philly (http://www.bikephilly2008.org) on Sunday.

http://www.nycc.org/eny/

Escape the crowds and cycle out of Manhattan into our favorite territory: the West Hudson Highlands. 

Enjoy the support and hospitality of The New York Cycle Club. This is the day our club goes all out to deliver a food-filled, fun-filled and fabulous day of riding to our brethren in the cycling community.

Choose one of three beautiful, well-marked routes of 50, 62 or 100 miles, all beginning and ending in Manhattan. All offer picture-postcard views of the Hudson River and Palisades as you cross the George Washington Bridge and ride through the hidden pleasures of Bergen and Rockland Counties.

A portion of this year's ride profits will benefit both Recycle-A-Bicycle a youth training and environmental education initiative, and Transportation Alternatives, advocates for non-polluting, quiet, city-friendly travel.

After the ride join us for a Manganaro's hero at Sakura Park. And don't forget to stay for the flat-fixing competition!

50, 62 & 100 mi rts.  All rides start and finish at Sakura Park, located at 122nd Street and Riverside Drive, just east of Grant's Tomb, near the 125 Street stop on the 1 and 9 subway, Manhattan. 

$35 by 9/6  Reg on-line at Active.com

CLIMATE RIDE 2008

New York to D.C. www.ClimateRide.org  1^st entirely supported multi-day bicycle tour to raise money & awareness for action on global warming. 320 mi - NYC to Wash DC, scenic country roads - finish on steps of capitol, a statement about need for action.  Expert speakers inspire Climate Riders & local communities to learn how our government, businesses, & all Americans will benefit.  Each rider responsible for raising $2,250.  Proceeds benefit Clean Air - Cool Planet & Focus the Nation.  Reg online: www.climateride.org - limited to 100 riders.  Geraldine Carter at info@climateride.org or www.climateride.org.

September 26-28

Friday-Sunday

NEW JERSEY RIDE AGAINST AIDS

The three day ride is challenging, fun, and very well supported. 100% of donations go to NJ charities.

To ride, volunteer, sponsor or donate, call (609)252-0264 or email: Laurie & be part of the Hi-Tops Team.

www.njrideagainstaids.org

 MS 150 CITY TO SHORE RIDE

Join award winning TEAM JOURNEY for the best cycling getaway in NJ. Enjoy a two day tour of Southern NJ as you help create a world free of MS. Training rides begin late June. Team jerseys to all who register by 6/30. Kathryn Schwartz keamps@comcast.net

Wanted:  Riders for MS 150, Sept. 27th and 28th, Min $250 + reg. Turn in $900 by 9/1, & receive a free room. Contact Dennis Whitney, 609-448-4963 or dewysfi@aol.com.

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