Bike for Boys and Girls Club
Annual fundraiser: 50 miles 7:30 am, 25 miles at 9 am, 8 miles at 10:30 am, 7/20, McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg (check-in one hour prior to each ride).
press release: On Saturday, July 20, 2019, hundreds of participants are anticipated to bike either 8, 25 or 50 miles throughout picturesque Dane County as part of the 17th-annual Bike for Boys & Girls Clubs ride.
The event brings together family, friends, co-workers and neighbors for a fun-filled bike ride to support the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Every mile ridden raises money for quality after-school programs for Dane County youth that inspire and enable youth to realize their full potential. This year, funds will help support the opening of a brand new Club in Sun Prairie that is set to open in January 2020.
“The continuing support over the years has been incredible! It’s been a pleasure to see this event grow and to see the positive things that we are able to do because of its success,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County President and CEO Michael Johnson, “We are currently in the process of opening up a brand new Club out in Sun Prairie. These dollars are crucial in ensuring we open the best Club possible and serve thousands more youth.”
The event begins at 7:30 AM at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road in Fitchburg. Riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take part. Riders may participate as an individual or part of a team by selecting one of three routes to pedal their way across the finish line and into the after-ride party. There will be cold beer, delicious food, fun games, and live tunes to move to on the grassy dance floor. All participants will receive a bag filled with Bike for BGC goodies. Top fundraising riders will receive a custom Bike for Boys & Girls Clubs jersey or a $50 Gift Certificate to Fitchburg Cycles.
In addition, we are building excitement for the ride with a week-long Pedal to the Finish Campaign to reach our $500,000 goal, sponsored by Fitchburg Family Pharmacy. A series of events leading up to Bike for BGC include a Paint & Sip night on top of the Galaxie, a movie night at The Edgewater, a bowling night at Ten Pin Alley, and a field day at McKee Farms Park with all the games you can think of! Additionally, Fitchburg Family Pharmacy will be donating $0.35/mile and Sue’s Hallmark Store will be donating $0.10/mile for every mile ridden on a bike from Friday 7 AM - Saturday 7 AM.
A list of all activities can be found here: www.bike4bgc.com/about-the-
To register as a rider or volunteer, please visit www.bike4bgc.com or call 608-661-4763. Bike for Boys & Girls Clubs major sponsors include: Palmer Johnson Power Systems, Kwik Trip, UW Health, UnityPoint Health-Meriter, Quartz, Hiebing, Nelnet, and Fitchburg Family Pharmacy.
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