EcoRide 2001

Despite the threatening weather on Sunday, June 3, 2001, over 400 riders and eighty volunteers turned out to make the Ecology Center's EcoRide 30 one of the most successful rides in its 30-year history. The rain never fell, and the sun was out by early afternoon. The riders enjoyed their selected routes (2 - 60 miles) and the festivities, courtesy of our many local business sponsors, following the ride.

EcoRide 30 brought in $43,000, making it the second-highest earning EcoRide/BAT in Ecology Center history. The #1 bike-a-thon took place in 1990, when the Center made $45,000.

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What is the EcoRide?

The EcoRide is a family-friendly event where you and your friends can come together for a fun bike ride to raise money for the Ecology Center's programs for a safe and healthy environment. We offer a variety of supported routes to choose from, so there’s something for everyone! The loop inside the park is especially great for walkers and rollerbladers, too. Stick around for food, activities, music and more!

Register and Raise Money Online!

Click here to register!

EcoRide registration is just a few clicks away. You can create your own personal fundraising page and send emails to your friends and family asking for their support.

For more information about the 2008 EcoRide and how you can participate or help out, contact Stephanie Feldstein at (734) 761-3186 ext. 110.

Volunteers Needed

We need you to make this bike-a-thon fundraiser a success!

Help is needed in these and other areas:

• Registration
• Checkpoints
• SAG wagon

For more information on how to volunteer, contact Stephanie at (734) 761-3186 ext 110 or e-mail to stephanie@ecocenter.org.

Be Ready to Ride:

• Always wear a bicycle helmet
• Have your bike in good repair
• Observe all traffic laws: obey all traffic signs and signals; ride to the right of the lane or path; signal for turns and stops; don't bike more than two abreast; please be courteous to pedestrians, other cyclists and motorists.
• Remember to bring: filled water bottle, sunscreen, extra inner tube
• Cyclists should try a practice ride or two at the chosen distance before ride day. This is strongly recommended for the two longer routes.