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Cycling buffs in central Ohio are gearing up for the fourth annual Ride Inside charity fundraising event. The four hour ride is a great way for cyclists to pedal for a philanthropic cause.
“Last year more than 170 cyclists pedaled their way to raising $4,200 for local cancer organizations. This year all registration fees will benefit the LiveStrong Foundation and the Pelotonia Organization in Central Ohio,” says event organizer and Lifestyle Family Fitness group fitness instructor Alice Wickham. “This year our goal is to raise more than $4,500.”
The public is invited to cycle throughout the entire four hour event, or ride only during the first or last two hours.
“I am a cyclist myself and personally raised over $3,000 for cancer awareness,” says Wickham. “I was inspired to start this event four years ago because my father is an 11 year cancer survivor. “Every dollar raised by the Pelotonia Organization goes directly to fund cancer research at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and I am excited to keep the funds local.”
All adults 18 and over are welcome to attend the event, which starts at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 20. The event is held at the Lifestyle Family Fitness located at 7611 New Market Center Way. Registration is $25 for two hours or $45 for four hours.
“At the beginning of each hour riders get a short break and have a chance to win door prizes,” adds Wickham. “After the first two hour session and after the final four hours we hold ‘Yoga for Cyclists’ to stretch those hard working muscles!”
Also new this year Lifestyle will be hosting a “Super Zumba” Dance A Thon from 10:30am to 12 noon. No registration is needed and only a nominal donation for the cause is requested to participate. Both events are open to the public.
To register for the Ride Inside, visit www.active.com and search for ‘The Ride Inside’. All ride participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. All proceeds from the event will go to Pelotonia Organization in Central Ohio.
Participants should arrive 15-20 minutes before the session start time for registration and bike set up. Gear storage is available in the locker rooms but participants must provide their own lock, towel, water bottle and any refreshments needed to get through this fun endurance event. Riders with cycling shoes, please note that the bikes are equipped for SPD pedal clips only.
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