ARE YOU READY TO COMPLETE YOUR BEST RIDE?

If you ride your bike with a purpose, whether it be as a serious road cyclist or recreational rider the Sub 5 Century Challenge gives you two options to test your mettle – a timed 100 mile team event, or an untimed recreational ride of 25 to 75 miles .  Whichever event you choose you’ll be helping to raise $100,000 to aid Parkinson’s Research.

What:

The featured event, The Sub-5 Century Challenge is a 100 mile open-invitational timed event for the serious road cyclist. Riders are grouped in fast-paced teams and provided support to achieve their fastest century ride. Click here to see the Course. The field is limited to 200 riders. All participants must be pre-registered.

The Recreational Ride offers an untimed 25 to 75 mile route for cyclists who want to ride at their own pace, individually or in a group to enjoy the scenery and support Parkinson’s Research. Click here to see the Course.

When:

Sunday Sept. 11th, 2011
Registration deadline is September 5, 2011
Jersey order deadline is June 30, 2011

Where:

Hampshire, Illinois (50 miles west of Chicago & 20 miles east of Rockford)
Start/Finish is at Hampshire High School

Why:

The goal for this event is to raise $100,000 for Parkinson’s Disease Research. The primary beneficiary is The Paul Ruby Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit charity located in Geneva, Illinois (www.paulrubyfoundation.org). All moneys donated qualify as a tax deductible gift to a registered non-for-profit charity.

How Much:

$50 is due upon registration (Deadline September 5, 2011). Click here to register. All riders are also encouraged to obtain donations from family, friends and colleagues.  Click for 3 Steps to Successful Fundraising.  Click for Sample Fundraising Letter.