BCCS Bike Ride

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What is the Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride?
About The Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride
When and Where
Sag Service
Safety
Directions
Sound Like Fun - Registration
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What Is the Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride?

The Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride is one of the major fund raisers for the Berrien County Cancer Service. All proceeds from this year's bike ride will benefit the Berrien County Cancer Service, Inc. The Cancer Service provides free medical care for residents of Berrien County who have a cancer diagnosis. Your registration fee and/or contribution will help us continue our work on behalf of cancer patients and their families.

About the 2010 Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride:

We are featuring our 100K "Head for the Hills." The route will take you south of Buchanan, over several hills and showcase some of the most picturesque roads in Berrien County as you bike on a lightly-traveled, scenic, winding course.

The 42-mile route will follow the 100K route, but will miss some of the bigger hills and the southernmost section of the 100K route.

The 25 and 15 mile routes are designed for family riders and will be on relatively flat terrain. You will ride up at least one hill so you can proudly wear your "Head for the Hills." T-shirt.

Our goal is to have all routes Safe-Scenic-Smooth. We're confident you'll find your route so nice that you'll want to ride it twice!

Pledges:

Consider taking pledges to sponsor your participation in the 2010 Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride. If you collect $100 or more in pledge sponsorship, you can waive the fee for riding this year's ride. If you collect $200 or more in pledge sponsorship, you can waive the fee for riding next year's ride and receive a free 2010 T-shirt.

Simply ask your friends, co-workers, church members, neighbors, relatives, etc. to help support your ride by making a pledge. Use the form on the registration form to keep a record of the pledges your receive. Then bring the form, any checks and cash with you on the day of the ride. Please make a copy ahead of time, if needed.

If you collected enough pledges to earn a free T-shirt, ($200 or more), please call our office two weeks prior to the ride to pre-order your shirt.

Pledge Incentive:
Anyone bringing in pledges or donations totaling $300 or more will be offered a free sailboat ride on beautiful Lake Michigan during the month of July.

When and Where:

You will be departing and arriving Sunday, June 27, 2010 from the Berrien County Cancer Service in Stevensville, Michigan. Riders may hit the route between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. All riders must be off of the routes by 2 p.m.

Sag Service:

Sag Stops with free healthy refreshments will be available throughout the ride. Sag wagons will follow all routes to provide limited support for riders. Professional bike mechanics will offer repair services prior to the ride, as needed. Sag service will end at 3 p.m.

Safety:

For your safety, every rider is required to wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet. This ride is designed for those in good physical condition. Riders must be capable of riding the distance of their choice and are expected to do so under their own power.

Directions:

From I-94: Exit 23, Red Arrow Highway, south. Follow Red Arrow Highway for approximately 4 miles. The Berrien County Cancer Service will be on the east side of the road at the corner of Linco and Red Arrow.

From U.S. 31 Bypass: Exit at the last exit, Berrien Springs/Niles/St. Joseph. Turn north onto Old U.S. 31 toward St. Joseph. Go approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Linco Road. Follow Linco Road until it ends at Red Arrow Highway, approximately 8 miles. The Berrien County Cancer Service will be on the south side of the road.

Sound Like Fun?

If you would like to participate in this year's Berrien County Cancer Service Bike Ride please fill out and return the registration form that can be printed from the Registration page.

Not a Bike Rider?

You may still like to make a tax deductible donation to Berrien County Cancer Service. Please visit our Donation Page for more information.