Simon Kenton Pathfinder's 24th Annual Bike Tour-In Memory of Betsy Bohl

  • Date Sun 8th September 2024
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Urbana, Ohio
  • Price $35.00 - $50.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the 24th Annual Simon Kenton Pathfinder's Bike Tour, a thrilling event taking place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Urbana, Champaign. This exciting bike ride, held in memory of Betsy Bohl, offers a choice of scenic routes including a Metric Century, a Metric Half Century, or a family-friendly 15-mile ride along the beautiful Simon Kenton Trail. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a family looking for a fun day outdoors, this event has something for everyone!

Check-in and registration begin at 7:30 AM at The Depot Coffee House, where participants will enjoy a continental breakfast before hitting the trails. With registration fees remaining affordable and youth aged 0-17 riding for free when accompanied by an adult, this is an excellent opportunity to promote youth cycling and foster a love for the outdoors. Don't miss out on a day filled with camaraderie, cycling, and supporting the maintenance of the Simon Kenton Trail! Register online by August 31st to save on your entry fee, and enjoy snacks, refreshments, and a post-ride food voucher. Join us for a memorable day of biking and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

SIMON KENTON PATHFINDER'S ANNUAL BIKE TOUR

24TH ANNUAL SKP FUNDRAISER BIKE TOUR

IN MEMORY OF BETSY BOHL; SUPPORTING MAINTENANCE OF THE SIMON KENTON TRAIL



SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Check in & Registration 7:30am-11:00am

THE DEPOT COFFEE HOUSE, 644 MIAMI ST, URBANA, OH 43078

Your choice of a flat to hilly Metric Century or Metric Half Century through beautiful Champaign and surrounding Counties, or a 15 Mile ride completely on the Simon Kenton Trail (ideal for families with children). In addition, we are working on a totally flat option (combination of trail and rural roads).

*PLEASE NOTE: FOR 2024 WE HAVE KEPT OUR ADULT REGISTRATION FEES THE SAME WHILE MANY OTHER LOCAL BIKE TOURS AND RACE EVENTS HAVE DRASTICALLY RAISED THEIR FEES.

IN ADDITION, OUR SKP BOARD, IN THE INTEREST OF PROMOTING YOUTH CYCLING AND HELPING FAMILIES, HAS DECIDED TO MAKE ALL YOUTH REGISTRATIONS, AGES 0-17 FREE THIS YEAR; IF PRE-REGISTERED AND WITH AND ADULT REGISTRATION. CHILDREN MUST ALSO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT RIDER AND WEAR A HELMET TO PARTICIPATE.

This years routes are all in process of design. We hope to have them posted online by mid June. We use Ride with GPS.

(WHILE ALL EFFORT IS MADE TO DESIGN A ROUTE WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE DISTANCE ADVERTISED, SOMETIMES A ROAD PROJECT CAUSES US TO REVISE A ROUTE. THUS, ALL DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE!)

WE ENCOURAGE SAFE AND SMART CYCLING! WEARING BRIGHT COLORS, LIGHTS ON BIKE OR TRIKE, HELMETS AND FOLLOWING ALL TRAFFIC LAWS WILL HELP US CONDUCT A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE RIDE.

REGISTRATION:

REGISTER ONLINE BY AUGUST 31ST & SAVE!

* Ages 18+ Adults - $35.00
* Ages 0-17 - $0.00
*

AFTER AUGUST 31ST AND RIDE DAY REGISTRATION:

* Ages 18+ Adults - $50.00
* Ages 0 thru 17 - $15.00

There is also a virtual option which we added for those who are unable to make it on September 8th or who live far away.

* $35 at registration ($0 for ages 0-17) will get a tour T-shirt sent to you and includes the cost of postage + you help the mission of the Simon Kenton Trail!

_NOTE: THAT THERE IS A SMALL SERVICE CHARGE INCURRED AT REGISTRATION BY RUNSIGNUP!_

Included with registration:

* Continental Breakfast Courtesy of the Depot Coffee House, served from 7:30am-10:00am
* Snacks, sport drinks and water at the Depot and all SAG stations along the routes
* Mobile SAG services provided by Cyclotherapy Bicycle Shop
* Post-Ride food voucher for either of two (2) different food trucks or The Depot worth $5.00
* Quality 50/50 blend Pathfinders T-Shirt* for registrations received by August 31st will be available on tour date. _LATE REGISTRATIONS, AFTER 8/31, WILL RECEIVE THEIR T-SHIRTS ASAP AFTER THE EVENT!_ (*ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET VALUE (FMV) OF T-SHIRT IS $10.50)
* ALL YOUTH REGISTRATIONS FOR AGES 0-17 WILL RECEIVE A BIKE HELMET WHILE THEY LAST! SIZES AND COLORS ARE LIMITED.



PLEASE JOIN US IN MEMORY OF BETSY BOHL

* A great day of riding with friends and family
* To support the Simon Kenton Pathfinders in maintaining the Simon Kenton Trail
* If you're not able to join us, donations are appreciated and/or sign up for the virtual ride
* Helmets are recommended for all and required for all
riders under 18 years of age

Races

  • Metric Half Century (31 Miles)

    Includes Quality 50/50 Blend T-Shirt

    Sun 8th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $50.00

    CLOSED
    Distance is approximate.
  • Full Metric Century (62 Miles)

    Includes Quality 50/50 Blend T-Shirt

    Sun 8th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $50.00

    CLOSED
    Riders choosing this option should plan to leave early and be experienced cyclists. Distance is approximate.
  • Kid/Family Ride (15 Miles)

    Includes Quality 50/50 Blend T-Shirt

    Sun 8th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $50.00

    CLOSED
    Children, age 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult rider!
  • Virtual Bike Tour (Choose Your Own Distance & Site to Ride)

    Includes Quality 50/50 Blend T-Shirt

    $35.00

    CLOSED
    The Virtual option is for those who cannot participate on the tour date, but would still like to support the Simon Kenton Trail. Complete any distance on your own or make up your own route on your local trail or roads. Then, take a pic of yourself in front of a trail marker or scenic vista and send to us w/your name, date, location @: [email protected] We'll post pics of virtual riders to our FaceBook page in an album. Your T-Shirt, will be mailed ASAP after September 8th.

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