Trekkers, a youth mentoring nonprofit in the Midcoast, is holding its fourth annual Pedal to the Port bicycle ride Saturday, June 9th. Drawing more than 80 riders for last year’s event, Pedal to the Port features three coastal routes along the St. George peninsula.
Ideal as training rides for the Trek Across Maine, the 45 and 35 mile routes feature the historic Marshall Point Lighthouse in the village of Port Clyde. The event also offers a family-friendly 12 mile option. All routes begin and end at the Oceanside West (formerly Georges Valley) High School in Thomaston. Riders will receive a Pedal to the Port T-shirt and be welcome to the post-ride cookout luncheon.
The registration fee is $25 per individual rider (or $20 per member of a team of four or more), plus a minimum of $75 in pledges. Riders can register online by visiting www.pedaltotheport.com, or they can contact the Trekkers office to request a mailed registration form. Riders also can register at Oceanside West High School the morning of the ride, beginning at 7:45 a.m. The ride will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Pedal to the Port provides crucial financial support to Trekkers. Founded in 1994, Trekkers is a nonprofit, outdoor-based mentoring organization that connects young people with caring adults through expeditionary learning, community service and adventure-based education. Each year, the organization serves more than 160 youth and involves more than 100 adult volunteers from the communities of St. George, Thomaston, Cushing, Rockland, South Thomaston and Owls Head.
For more information about Trekkers and Pedal to the Port, or to pledge, donate or register, please visit www.pedaltotheport.com. To become a sponsor for the event, please contact the Trekkers office by calling 207-594-5095.
Pedal to the Port 2012 Calendar Announcement
Coastal Bicycle Ride to Benefit Trekkers
What: Pedal to the Port 2012
When: Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Where: Oceanside High School West
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
Schedule: Registration: 7:45am - 9am
Ride: 9am
Cookout: 11am - 2pm
Routes: 12, 35 and 45 mile options
Who: Hosted by Trekkers, youth mentoring nonprofit based in Thomaston
Purpose: To provide crucial funding for Trekkers’ youth mentoring programs
Registration: $25 per individual rider; $20 per rider of a team of four or more
Plus an additional $75 in pledges
FMI: www.pedaltotheport.com
www.trekkersonline.com
Trekkers Office: 207-594-5095
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