EcoRide 2002

From August/September 2002 From the Ground Up article

Sunday · June 9: Start and Finish at Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport Rd. · Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Ecology Center 31st annual bike-a-thon FUNdraiser was a happening event on June 9. Our thanks to you if you were there! If not . . . there is still time to do an Honor Ride or send in a pledge to support our work for clean air, safe water, land preservation and healthy communities! Mail your check, payable to the “Ecology Center” to Ecoride 2002, 117 N. Division St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

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.