2010 Charity Bike Ride & Run/Walk

Please visit the registration website to register.

When:  September 12, 2010

Who:  Join former Tour de France cyclist Davis Phinney and over 1,000 cyclists, runners and walkers from the Queen City and beyond for the Sunflower Revolution VII Bike Ride and Run/Walk, as we Live to Move and Move to Live to fight Parkinson’s!

What: Three scenic, fully supported rides through Southwest Ohio’s most beautiful countryside and our new run/walk component.
• A challenging, top-level 100K ride with a time-challenge opportunity for elite cyclists (8 am start)
• A heart-pumping, 40K ride workout for fit, everyday cyclists (9 am start)
• A family-friendly, 20K ride along the Little Miami Bike Trail (9 am start)
• Our inaugural 5K morning run/walk (8:45 am start)
• An enjoyable 2K Sunday stroll (8:45 am start)
  
Where:   Start at Main Street in downtown Historic Milford, with a view of the Little Miami River, and venture through scenic neighborhoods.  The start is easily accessible from downtown, via Route 50, and hotels are available in the Milford
area. The start/finish line will be at  Hwy 50 and Main Street, Milford, Ohio 45150. Need directions? Click here for a map
  
Registration:  Please visit the registration website to register.
 
Support a Rider: Visit the ride website to pledge your support today!
 
How Much: 
• 100K and 40K rides - $80
• Family Ride - $40 (participants 12 and under are free)
• 5K run - $25 (participants 12 and under are free)
• 2K walk -  $25 (participants 12 and under are free)
 
Register early!  Prices go up after September 4.
 
Amenities:  All adult cyclists, runners and walkers will be treated to a delicious lunch in the festival area, with music and entertainment.  Everyone who completes the 100K ride will receive a medal.  Click here to purchase additional lunch tickets.
 
Jerseys:  A new, limited edition 2010 jersey will be available for purchase.  Click here to pre-order your jersey today.
 
 
Platinum Challenge
The Platinum Challenge is the hallmark of the Sunflower Revolution Ride. This fourth annual, "grand fondo-style" challenge offers a goal-setting opportunity for all athletes in the 100k event. Those individuals who cross the finish line in less than 2 hours, 45 minutes will receive a platinum-level medal. Wayne Stetina, a three-time Olympian and five-time national champion, set the standard in 2008 with a time of 2:32:16.  Each team with 10 riders or more qualifies for the team Platinum Challenge for the lowest overall average team time.

Also awarded to 100k cyclists:
• Gold medal: time of 3:15 or less
• Silver medal: time of 3:45 or less
• Bronze medal: all remaining 100k finishers 

Peloton Club
Individual participants who raise $1,000 or more for Parkinson’s research and wellness become members of 
our Peloton Club. Earn a jersey or technical running/walking shirt, and special VIP recognition.
 
Recruit-a-Rider Team
Tell everyone you know about the Sunflower Revolution VII and encourage them to participate! Ask your friends, co-workers, family and your lists of contacts. You may just be surprised by who says “Yes.” On the Sunflower Revolution VII Registration Website, Team Captains can register participants online, view statistics, recruit members and get fundraising tips and information on increasing team size. Promotional materials, such as posters, and information on Parkinson’s are available through the University Hospital Foundation by calling (513) 584-0695. High-achieving fundraising teams also receive special recognition at the event! Check website for late-breaking information. In addition, you can check Facebook and MySpace for Sunflower Revolution information, and spread the word.
 

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