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| Bowdoin College participants are among many friends, families and schools from around the state who participate in the "Annual Beach Bike Ride for Charity" at Wells Beach. The ride has become a huge success as it enters its third year. (courtesy photo) |
WELLS BEACH -
The 3rd Annual Beach Bike Ride for Charity will held on
Saturday, June 16, at 7 a.m. The ten-mile ride will begin and end at Wells
Beach Harbor, at the end of Atlantic Avenue. Refreshments will be served at the
finish. The cost for registration is only $35 per person. Free parking will be
available at the Wells Beach Harbor until 9 a.m.
The event is a bicycle ride, not a race and is for the
enjoyment of all bicycle enthusiasts ages 12 and older. Folks can join in the
fun by riding, becoming a donor or volunteering to help work during the ride.
“The Beach Bike Ride has become a great event for all who
join in,“ said Mike Fairweather, an event volunteer. “We hope that people from
Wells and all surrounding communities will join together for this great cause.”
Last year 100 riders and sponsor/donors generated over
$11,000 for the “Be Like Brit Fund” in memory of Wells summer resident, Britney
Gengel, a Lynn University student who was tragically killed in the Haiti
earthquake. Britney’s family, friends and community are building the “Be Like
Brit Orphanage” in her honor in Grand Guave, Haiti. Construction is scheduled
for completion in December, 2012 thanks to the generosity of so many.
“Britney loved growing up on Wells Beach” said her mom,
Cherylann Gengel. “We are very grateful to all who are helping us honor her
memory.”
The ten-mile route will be well marked with water stops
along the way. It will start and finish at the Wells Harbor and go to the end
of Ocean Avenue (Moody/Ogunquit Beach) and then return.
Donations may be made online or by check mailed to “Beach
Bike Ride for Charity” PO Box 68, Wells, ME 04090.
The first 100 riders to register online will receive a free
T shirt. Complete ride information and promotional materials for downloading
may be found at www.beachbikeride.org.
