Coast of Hope Bike Ride

COAST of HOPE Bike Ride: 8am, Saturday, June 16 (Father’s Day Weekend): rain or shine. Routes include a metric century (100km/62mi) that goes through North Shore communities: Ipswich, South Hamilton, Topsfield, Boxford, Groveland, West Newbury, Newbury, and Rowley. Also features half-metric century (50km/31mi) and family-distance routes. Cyclists can pre-register online at www.COASTofHOPE.org. Same-day registration opens 7:15am, and the event begins promptly at 8am. Non-refundable $45 event registration fee ($25 for students), and cyclists are asked to make tax-deductible donations or seek sponsors (suggested fundraising amount of $95/rider). Event kicks off with annual paper crane drop with General Sutton ladder truck and ends with massages by Pax Massage and after-ride celebration hosted by Stone Soup with Ipswich Ale beer and soda. Donations benefit children and families supported by Bright Happy Power; people living with cancer and life-threatening challenges (cystic fibrosis, MS, and diabetes).

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Wounded Warrior Ride

From the email, looks like it could be a pretty amazing event.

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Wounded Warrior Project provides the Boston community a chance to cycle alongside wounded warriors during the August 27 Soldier Ride. A cycling event to help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being, Soldier Ride also raises awareness for the nation’s wounded warriors who battle the physical and psychological damages of war.

There is a registration fee of $25, and a fundraising minimum of $150, which benefits Wounded Warrior Project. To learn more and to register, visit soldierride.org. Location TBA.

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A Reason To Ride, Charity Event

Got the following in my inbox today, might be interesting for people who like to do charity rides or who have a personal stake in this cause.

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Following is the information for a charity bike ride presented by
Fuddruckers, and benefiting cancer research at Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center, including Dr. Wong¹s work with Brain Tumors, as well as
Dr. Cantley¹s general cancer research.

Who: Tom DesFosses- A Reason To Ride, BIDMC, Fuddruckers and YOU

What: A choice of 10/25/50 mile bike to benefit cancer research

When: Sunday, September 13, 2009 (start times vary by mileage)

Where: The race begins, and ends at the Liberty Tree Mall, 100 Independence
Way, Danvers MA

Why: Help to raise funds for cancer research while having fun!

Media Contact: Casey Macaulay, 617 667-4573 [email protected]

For more information about Tom¹s Ride please go to areasontoride.com or
http://www.bidmc.org/giving

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Harbor To The Bay Ride

Got an email about an event today, looks like a good one. For all you roadies out there, and for anyone looking to throw down some miles, this one is for you. It’s for a good cause to boot!

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It is an AIDS charity ride called Harbor to the Bay. It is a one day ride from Boston to Provincetown. Launched in 2003, Harbor to the Bay (H2B) has raised nearly $1,000,000 for four local HIV/AIDS organizations; Fenway Community Health Center, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Community Research Initiative (CRI), and AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC). 100% of all rider-received pledges go directly to these beneficiaries. More information can be found on the website at www.harbortothebay.org Harbor to the Bay Ride 9/20/2008

Call us:877-422-2453(H2B-BIKE)
e-mail: [email protected]

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Get 10 Bucks Off Hub On Wheels

A little birdy told me this…

MORE THAN 126,000 MILES… WE’LL CALL THAT SPRING TRAINING.

Dear Friends,

Bay State Bike Week was amazing, but that was only the beginning. With summer weather finally here and gas prices nearing $4 a gallon, it’s a perfect time to “kick gas” and start taking more trips by bike. And what better way to motivate than by looking forward to Hub On Wheels? Heck, sign up by June 1st and we’ll take $10 off the registration fee—just enter discount code ‘MOTIVATE.’ Sign up now.

If you rode last year, you already know Hub On Wheels is a one of a kind event. It’s your chance to ride a car-free Storrow Drive and a unique way to explore the greenways, the shoreline, and the neighborhoods we all call home.

Riders choose their own route: 10, 30, or 50 miles—there’s something for everyone.

No bike? No problem. Urban AdvenTours is providing discounted rentals. Reserve now and we’ll have one waiting for you September 21st.

All proceeds from the ride go to the Technology Goes Home program, providing critical computer training for families in the Boston Public Schools.

We’ll sweeten the deal even more.

Join one of our featured teams for all sorts of free goodies:

* Team Landry’s: First 50 get a $15 gift certificate
* Team REI: First 100 get a $15 gift certificate
* Team Ski Market: First 100 get a $15 gift certificate
* Team Wheelworks: First 100 get a $15 gift certificate
* Team Whole Foods Market: First 100 get a $15 gift certificate

These teams are open to everyone and joining is easy: just select ‘join an existing team’ when you register and choose your favorite from the dropdown menu. Or start your own team and recruit friends to ride with you.

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