2009 Bike Ride

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When:  September 13, 2009

Who:  Join former Tour de France cyclist Davis Phinney and over 1,000 cyclists from the Queen City and beyond for the Sunflower Revolution VI bike ride, 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.
• A challenging, top-level 100K ride with a time-challenge opportunity for elite cyclists
• A heart-pumping, 40K workout for fit, everyday cyclists
• A family-friendly, 20K ride along the Little Miami Bike Trail
  
Where:   Start at Riverside II Park, with a view of the Little Miami River, and ride through scenic Milford.
The ride start is easily accessible from downtown, via Route 50, and hotels are available in the Milford
area for ride-only participants. Route maps, cue sheets and parking information »
 
How Much:  Early-bird registration fee is $80 per person if paid by Sept. 5 online and by Sept. 1 via
regular mail. Registration after these dates is $85. Ride-day registration $85.  Family Ride registration is $40 for individuals ages 13 and older, and is free for children under 12.
 
Registration:  Support a rider »
 
Jerseys:  A new, limited edition 2009 jersey is available for purchase.  Pre-order yours today »
 
Extras:  All adult cyclists will receive a commemorative T-shirt and will be treated to a delicious lunch in the park with music and entertainment.   Additional T-shirts are available here and extra lunch tickets can be purchased here.  Everyone who completes the 100K ride will receive a medal.
 
Peloton Club
Individual riders who raise $1,000 or more for Parkinson’s research and wellness become members of 
our Peloton Club. Earn entry to our VIP musical event, a special jersey and recognition.
 
Recruit-a-Rider Team
Tell everyone you know about the Sunflower Revolution VI Ride 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 VI Ride Website, Team Captains can register riders 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.
 
 
Congratulations to Laura Hildreth, winner of the Trek Madone raffle!
 
New in 2009! Trek Madone Road Bike Package
Support the Sunflower Revolution, and win the bike that won the Tour de France -- nine times over. The Madone is the bike the pros ride, and that everyone wants! Comes complete, with Shimano Ultegra components and Bontrager wheelset. 2010 model, 10-speed. Men's or women's models available. Oakley Cycles of Cincinnati, Ohio, will provide bike fit and mechanic services to the raffle winner. And that's not all. The winner of the raffle will also receive a special bike jersey signed by the father of the Sunflower Revolution -- cyclist Davis Phinney, to be delivered with this special bike.

Special Incentive to raffle participants -- All $100+ level entrants to the raffle receive a $45 discount coupon to ride in the 2009 or 2010 Sunflower Revolution bike event.

United States entries only, shipping to Alaska or Hawaii not included.

 

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