Cycle For Art

Another gorgeous, late summer, cycling day for the 2011 Cycle for Art.  Many thanks to the 100+ riders — a record number — that registered and came out to support us.  It was great to see some younger riders for the 25k journey — good on ya!

And we raised about $5,500 for the South Shore Health Services Foundation.

Many thanks to our sponsors — High Liner Foods, Lighthouse Media Group and all our auction and prize sponsors.

And many thanks to the volunteers and supporters including the ride helpers, registration, water stops, RCMP, Town of Bridgewater Police and others.

We have lots of photos — if you want to get a peek at the day, please check out our photo album at : http://picasaweb.google.ca/cycleforart/2011CycleForArt

We’ll be back for the 6th Annual Cycle for Art on Saturday September 15, 2012 — be sure to mark it in your calendar!

Early registration closes today — Wednesday September 14, 2011 — at 6pm.

see : http://cycleforart.com/registration/

You can register on Saturday between 8-9am at the Lunenburg Curling Rink, 19 Green Street, Lunenburg, NS

In 2010, the silent auction proved to be very popular so we are running it again this year.

Many thanks to the businesses and groups that donated items — there’s something for everyone!

All the proceeds go to the South Shore Health Services Foundation.

Auction : http://www.cycleforart.com/auction

We’re getting things ready for the 2011 Cycle for Art taking place on Saturday September 17th.

As in previous years, there will be three distances to pick from — an easy 25k suitable for everyone, a more challenging 50k ride for the more adventurous and a 100k ride that will provide any cyclist will an excellent end-of-the-season challenge.

New this year — you can register directly through CanadaHelp (free registration with donations of $50 or more).  You can also setup your own CanadaHelp Giving Page to help you raise pledges.  We have a special award for the person/group with the most pledges.  All pledges go to local hospitals.

The website has been updated and we’ll be adding the details on the auction shortly.

Feeling social?  Join us on Facebook at : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cycle-for-Art/114914018556544

We hope you can join us on the 17th …

It was a perfect day — clear, sunny skies, no wind and the perfect cycling temperature!

Many thanks to the 80+ riders that registered and came out to support us.  Through your generosity, we raised just over $4,600 for the South Shore Health Services Foundation!

Thank you to our sponsors — High Liner Foods, Lighthouse Media Group and all our auction and prize sponsors.

And many thanks to the volunteers and supporters including the ride helpers, registration, water stops, RCMP, Town of Bridgewater Police and others.

We’ll be back for the 5th Annual Cycle for Art on Saturday September 17, 2011 — be sure to mark it in your calendar!

And if you want to get a peek at the day, please check out our photo album at : http://picasaweb.google.ca/cycleforart/2010CycleForArt … so many smiling faces!

Pick your distance — 25, 50 or 100k — and get ready to roll in the 4th Annual Cycle for Art taking place this Saturday September 18th.  All the routes follow quiet paved roads around the County and they all start and finish at the Curling Club in Lunenburg.

Check-in and registration takes place from 8-9am.  The first 60 registered participants get a t-shirt … first come first serve on the sizes.

The rides get underway at 9:30am.  100k riders go first followed by the 50k and then the 25k riders.  There are water/refreshment stops along the way.  25k and 50k riders are usually done by lunchtime.  The 100k riders can stop at the Lahave Bakery before catching the Lahave River ferry on their way back to Lunenburg.  Most 100k riders finish between 1-3pm.

Enjoy the spectaculour scenery … this isn’t a race!

Registration is $35 until Friday and $45 on the 18th.  Raise $50 in pledges and your registartion is free.  All proceeds go to the South Shore Health Services Foundation to support local hospitals.

It’s going to be a great ride … we hope you can join us!

And don’t miss the auction — something for just about everybody!

New for 2010 is a SILENT AUCTION Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we have a really interesting collection of items that should appeal to cyclists and others.

For example, Freewheeling Adventures have provided an $800 gift certificate for any of their amazing cycling and adventure tours around the world.  We also have a bike jerseys and a delicious Lemon Ricotta Berry Cake (you knew there was a reason you were riding a 100k!)  You’ll find more and the current bid on the AUCTION page.

All proceeds go to the South Shore Health Services Foundation … let the bidding begin!

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are pleased to provide Cycle for Art t-shirts for the first 60, registered participants.

If you are raising pledges and plan to register on September 18th — let Bernadette Jordan at the Health Services know about your plans so you get in on the t-shirts!

From our local newspaper …

[SOUTH SHORE NOW] – Cycle for Art wheels turning
Annual Health Services Foundation fundraiser has generated almost $20,000 in three years
by Stacey Colwell

Make no mistake, Cycle for Art is not a race.

“There are no times taken. We’re really encouraging people to get out, ride at the pace that is comfortable for them, enjoy some absolutely fantastic scenery and country roads, take their time, make lots of stops and just make it an enjoyable experience,”

complete article : http://www.southshorenow.ca/archives/2010/083110/sports/index004.php

If you raise $50 or more in pledges, your registration is free.  And there’s a prize for the person (or team) that raises the highest pledge amount.

If you are raising pledges, please do not pay online, just bring in your pledges on the same day registration.  (the Canadian Revenue Agency makes it very difficult for a charity to refund money)

You can download a pledge sheet here : http://cycleforart.com/cfa-pledge-sheet.pdf