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Cyclists Riding for the Cure!

I’ve done my fair share of running races to benefit research in the hunt for cures. Some of you may not be the running kind, so for those of you who would still like participate in a race for the cure, why not bike instead?

Biking tends to be easier on the joints and such, and you can go farther distances as a novice. So the 38th Annual American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon should be a breeze. In the wee hours of July 11th, cancer survivors begin the ride by leading thousands of participants over the Ben Franklin Bridge for the 66-mile trek to the finish line at the Buena Vista Camping Park in Buena, New Jersey.

All registered riders will receive lunch and refreshments, and can take advantage of the Buena Vista Camping Park’s swimming, paddle boats, miniature golf and other activities. Two survivor ceremonies will be held throughout the afternoon as well.

All ages and skill levels are encouraged to ride and become part of something big. Feel the motivation and bond that can be created when thousands work toward a common goal. Registration is still open at acsbike.org. The bike-a-thon is the largest single-day ACS fundraiser in PA, raising $1.6 million last year and $17 million total in its 37-year history.

For more information on the ride, as well as other options, visit the Bike-a-thon’s official website.

Good luck!

38th Annual American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon [www.acsbike.org ]