Ride Don't Hide Charity Bike Ride June 26

Please find below information about a cycling event that might be fun for families. This is not a club sponsored event. Please go to the website www.ridedonthide.com for more details SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 - Brock University - RIDE DON’T HIDE NIAGARA Help reduce the stigma around mental health one pedal at a time by joining us for the second annual Ride Don’t Hide in Niagara. This year we have three routes available for riders of all ages: 5km - (11:00am start time) Looking for a leisurely stroll by yourself, with friends, or family? This route is entirely on Brock property and is perfect if you have smaller children or enjoy a light ride! Don’t have a bike? You’re welcome to walk, run, or take a stroll on roller blades on this route, too! 15km – (10:45am start time) This route is great for families and riders who don’t mind a challenge involving some elevated terrain. Departing from Brock’s campus, this scenic route travels down Thorold and Pelham roads, turning at Howell’s Pumpkin Farm back to Brock. 35km – (10:30am start time) This beautiful scenic route extending into the town of Pelham is suited for more avid cyclists. Travelling the same roads as the 15km in the first half of the ride, this route extends further into rural Pelham before looping back to Brock. RIDER SAFETY: All riders must wear helmets and have bikes equipped with bells. Registration: Adult: $35.00 Kids under 12 ride free! Volunteer as part of the event by signing up here. Event day details Free parking is available to riders and volunteers in the Zone 2 Lot V parking lot at Brock University. Follow signs posted on Brock property (and look out for the tents!). Rider check in and registration opens at 9:00am and closes at 10:00am. Riders will pick up their rider kits and lunch tickets for the day here. Face painting from 9:00am until 10:00am Opening remarks begin at 10:05am Kevin Rempel will be sharing some of his inspiring story overcoming adversity and living with mental illness as our CMHA Niagara ambassador! Kevin is a 2013 World Champion and 2014 Sochi Paralympic bronze medalist in sledge hockey who has an incredible story of overcoming a tremendous amount of adversity. 35km route departs at 10:30am 15km route departs at 10:45am 5km route departs at 11:00am Kids zone will be up and running until 2:00pm (complete with bouncy castle, skee ball, and cotton candy!) Post-ride cool down with Moksha Yoga at 12:00pm We are happy to announce that Smokin’ Buddha and Pig Out Roasters will be providing delicious food options for our riders and volunteers Prizes to be awarded at 1:15pm! Riders who raise $300+ will receive a free RDH buff Riders who raise $1,000 – $1,999 will receive a free RDH Fundraiser Jersey Riders who raise $2,000+ will receive a free RDH Champion Jersey