Round up the family and ride
2008-06-26
Looking for a fun fitness event the whole family can participate in? Block off Sunday, June 29 on the calendar, round up all the kids, pump up their bike tires and head out to the second annual Community Ride & Portland Bike Expo.
The event, which raises funds for The Bike Shop, takes place at Payson Park. Offered are 50-, 25- and four-mile rides.
The 50-miler starts at 9 am and heads out through Cumberland, into Gray and back through, Yarmouth and Falmouth.
The 25-miler starts at 10 am and the loop goes to Cumberland Center and back again.
The four-mile kids and family ride starts at 11 am and loops around Back Cove.
The fee to ride is $25 per person (under 12 is free) and the money will go to help kids in Portland ride, restore and enjoy bikes.
To register go to www.thebikeshop1.org.