Area youth and their families who love the outdoors are invited to participate in The Great Futures Family Bike Ride, a new community event hosted the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County. The Great Futures Family Bike Ride is a non-competitive ride that celebrates families and healthy life choices. The Great Futures Family Bike Ride will take place on the family-friendly Prairie-Duneland Trail on May 5, 2012 and is open to the entire community. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Chesterton trail head located between 15th Street and Jackson Boulevard.
Water stations, maps, and rest areas will be available along the trail. Bike safety checks and demonstrations, helmet fittings and tips for making healthy life choices are provided in the Community Area located at the Chesterton trail head.
The cost is $5.00 per rider or $15.00 per family. T-shirts are available for an additional $10.00 each. Join the fun and register on-line at www.bgcpoco.org now through April 20th. T-shirts purchased after April 20th are not guaranteed availability. Helmets and close-toed shoes are required.
Aqua Indiana and BMO Harris Bank are proud to be the Presenting Sponsors of the Great Futures Family Bike Ride.
For more information on the Great Futures Family Bike Ride, contact Cathie Dull at 219-464-7282 x 235 or visit www.bgcpoco.org.
Proceeds from Great Futures Family Bike Ride will benefit the programs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County. Serving youth for 40 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County provide programs for nearly 5,000 boys and girls ages 5-18 in the areas of academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has club sites located in Valparaiso, South Haven, Chesterton and Portage.
For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.