2021 Bike-A-Thon – 20 Mile Route

Registration: $25 Per Person      Campaign Minimum: $75

You must be 16 years old by June 12th to ride this route. 14 and 15-year-olds need a parent or guardian 18 years or older to accompany them. This route will be all road riding so we’re taking extra precautions. Please read all requirements before you register.

Requirements & Suggestions

  • Be able to go 12 MPH
  • Be 16 or older to ride; 14 & 15 yr olds need a parent, guardian or someone 18 & older with them
  • Proper bicycle helmet that fits you
  • Road Bike (good idea to get it fitted and tuned up)
  • Good tires, brake system and frame
  • Lights on front and back (reflectors also a great idea)
  • Extra Tube with you and if you can change it, a tool
  • Weather appropriate jacket, gloves, bike riding appropriate clothing, and shoes (suggested)
  • Rain Gear (highly suggested)
  • Wear Running For Justice bright shirt as last layer for safety
  • We will have one break with water and snacks; you are free to stop on your own anytime
  • Another person to team up with (not required but way safer)
  • Small backpack or something to carry water and a snack
  • Waiver will be sent via e-mail or at event, to be signed and returned; no riding without us having this

We’ll give you water before starting and have water & snacks at our 1 break stop. We will have a few person road team including a bike mechanic, that provides security & safety to you!

When we get back to Big Lake Township Lion’s Park, we plan to have space for bicyclists to wind down and get a light supper.

In lieu of our usual inviting our communities for a lt. supper and speaker/s, End of the Road Celebration, we are having a social media share-a-thon to raise education & awareness and raise funds for an organization/s. Funds made from sponsorship & bicyclists will go to 4 organization that are advocates, including Running For Justice. They will be part of the Share-a-Thon telling what their organization does.

Register

Making a Campaign

Once you have registered, wait a few minutes to be directed to making a campaign, your last step in a 2 step process. Check your junk mail if you don’t get this link in your e-mail. This is how your friends and family will be able to make donations, on your campaign!
We ask you to make a Campaign goal of at least $75. Once you submitted a campaign, you’ll be emailed a link to give to family, friends, and coworkers. Encourage them to give towards your cycling campaign.
We’re a non-profit and donations you make or are given to your campaign, are deductible; not registration. We prefer donations to be given online but if you get a check or cash and they want a deduction that’s your responsibility to write that information down and e-mail to us. advocate@runningforjustice.org
Start a Campaign

The Route

Co Rd 5 north to Co Rd 9; ride up to restrooms; snacks there; turn around and go south on Co Rd 5 back to Big Lake Township Park. Please arrive at 12:15 P.M. to get ready, meet other riders, and be part of our group photo.

Start Time-1:00 P.M. Finish Time-3:45-4:30 P.M. (goal)