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6th Annual Stride and Ride

Here are the results from the 6th Annual Stride and Ride

We had a total of 139 participants and about 25 volunteers so we involved well over 150 people.

The most popular event was the 62 mile bike ride.

The events fell as follows…

62 miles            22 people

30 miles            23 people

16 miles            11 people

6 miles               9 people

15K run             13 person

1 mile                 3 people

 

The 62 mile bike ride attracted the most out of towners – 80%

The 30 mile bike ride attracted 40% out of towners

The 16 mile bike ride and run were 100% local.

The 1 mile walk was 90% local.

 

Most of our visitors were from Indiana from 16 different towns and cities.

We had participants from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and North Carolina.

The Hoosier Gym was the draw for the man from North Carolina.

Overall, 50% of the total participants were local and 50% out of town.

 

Our age range was from a 1 year old in her stroller on the walk to a 69 year old on the 30 mile bike ride.

The 62 mile ride attracted ages 22-67.

The 30 mile ride attracted ages 20-69

The 16 mile ride attracted ages 10-60

We didn’t get ages on the walkers, but it was definitely our widest range.

 

The 62 mile bike ride was mostly men (90%)

The 30 mile ride was more balanced (60% male)

The 16 mile bike ride was even (50% male)

The walk was basically even.

 

 

 

The Event

The 7th Annual Stride and Ride will take place Saturday, September 29, 2007. The Stride and Ride is a family-oriented event with activities for all skill levels. Proceeds from this event help develop a trails system in Henry County.

The run and rides will course through the scenic rolling countryside of Westwood Park in central Henry County enjoying the beauty of the Big Blue River Valley. There will be SAG support which includes home-made cookies as well as drinks. The event is geared to help everyone reach their own personal challenge. 

Details

2006 Stride and Ride Bicycle Route Information

All bicycle routes pass through Spiceland Park!

SAG stops are located approximately every 15 miles and there will be a roving SAG stop and a technical advisor.

16 mile ride – this is a scenic ride that is mostly flat. Ideal for families or beginner/intermediate riders.

30 mile ride – this is a good training ride and has hills and prairie. also take a quick loop around the Mount Lawn Speedway.

62 mile ride – this is a good training ride and has more hills. In addition to the Mount Lawn Loop, participants can use the SAG stop in Knightstown to take a tour of the famous Hoosier gym where the movie Hoosiers was filmed.

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Times: Registration — 7:00 AM
Bikes start — 8:00 AM
Run/Walk start — 12:00 noon
Fees:

Before 9/16

After 9/16
 

 

Bike Events
(helmets required)

16 mile 

30 mile 

62 mile 

$15

$15 

$15 

$20

$20

$20

Run/Walk Events

 5 K

$10 $15

1 mile

Free - must sign release form

T-Shirts:

$15

long-sleeved, 3-color, order when registering, guaranteed only if posted by 9/15/07

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This event is sponsored by Healthy Communities of Henry County, a not-for-profit group whose mission is involving the people of Henry County in raising the quality of life and making this a better place to live. This group is involved in tree plantings, river clean-ups, and the building of a skatepark as well as the dream of building a system of multiuse trails throughout Henry County. Learn more about our group throughout this web site. Questions may be answered by emailing info@hchcin.org or calling 765-529-4403. 

For local information and lodging availability please visit the Henry County Visitors' Bureau.

We reserve the right to delay, reschedule or cancel the race due to extreme severe weather conditions. No refunds.

   

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