9/11 Memorial Bike Ride

Saturday, September 14, 2024 Past event

7:30 AM CDT

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Free · 1 race

Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the heartfelt 9/11 Memorial Bike Ride on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge. This inspiring event honors the brave first responders and victims of the September 11 attacks by cycling an impressive 78 miles, symbolizing the furthest floor that firefighters reached during that tragic day. Riders will gather at 6:30 AM for registration, with a poignant welcome and memorial starting at 7:15 AM, followed by the official ride kick-off at 7:30 AM.

The ride seeks to commemorate the sacrifices made by 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement officers, 8 emergency medical technicians, and 2,566 civilians. Participants will receive a special New Orleans Stair Climb Cycling Krewe t-shirt to honor their involvement. For those looking for a shorter route, options will be available. Join us in this moving tribute and support the Association of Memorial Stair Climbs by making a donation during registration. Let's come together to remember, honor, and ride!

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9/11 Memorial Ride

Includes T-Shirt

Other mileage offering to be announced

7:30 AM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Hosted by The New Orleans Memorial Stair Climb, VS Tour de Friends RIDE HARD LIVE EASY and Baton Rouge Bike Club. Our mission is to honor first responders and victims of 9/11 by keeping their memory alive through cycling 78 miles, the furthest floor firefighters were able to get to.

6:30 Registration opens

7:15 am Welcome and Memorial

7:30 am start

We are accepting donations to the Association of Memorial Stair Climbs. It is an honor that we host this bicycle ride and are able to work with them. Check out the donation link when you register. 100% goes to the Association of Memorial Stair Climbs.

The ride will pay tribute to the 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement officers, and 8 emergency medical technicians who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11/01, and 2,566 civilians who also lost their lives.

***The New Orleans Memorial Stair will give each rider who participates a New Orleans Stair Climb Cycling Krewe t-shirt.***

Thanks Neil Navarro

If you want to do a shorter route please come out and let us know.

Route will be posted soon, 78 miles , Tiger Trails RV resort

Sag stops on route.