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 2012 Sub 5 Course. The field is limited to 16 teams of 16 riders (252 total). 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 Rec Loop 1, Rec Loop 2, Rec Loop 3 to see the Course.
When:
Sunday September 9, 2012
Registration deadline is August 31, 2012
Jersey order deadline is June 30, 2012
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:
The Registration Fee for Sub 5 Riders is $65 which is due upon registration. After July 31, 2012 the Registration Fee is $85. No registrations will be accepted after August 31, 2012.
The Registration Fee for Recreational Riders is $35 which is due upon registration. There is no deadline for registering as a Recreational Rider.
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.
