Pedals & Petals of Inlet will join with Trek dealers across the United States and Canada to raise awareness for breast cancer research, treatment, and prevention by hosting a casual, family-friendly bike ride on Saturday, October 13.
The 7th Annual Trek Women Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, which is open to men and women of all ages and abilities, will start at Pedals & Petals on Main Street at 10 a.m. and go down South Shore Road towards Old Forge. Participants can choose between an 11-mile or a 21-mile casual ride.
Ride support, ride leaders, and a ride reception will be provided by Pedals and Petals.
Registration is currently open and interested bikers can sign up at Pedals & Petals, or online at: active.com. The fee is $25. Registration forms will also be available from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event.
All registration fees are donated directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
The first 50 registrants will receive a gift bag, and all participants qualify to win fabulous prizes courtesy of Trek Women and Pedals and Petals. Prizes include a Trek Lexa road bike.
Lisa Egenhofer Peters, a 2010 ride participant, was the winner of a two-day supported bike trip through the California wine country that included accommodations, meals, social hours and the use of a Trek Madone or 7.5FX.
Organizer Ted Christodaro is currently seeking volunteers and sponsors of the event. Anyone interested in helping out can call (315) 357-3281 or email: info@pedalsandpetals.com.
More information can be found at www.bcrfcure.org.
