Riders, Teams Sought for R2D2 Ride
Looking for a fun and healthy activity to do with friends and family? Grab a bike, a group of your best buddies, and sign up to ride in NorthBay Health's 4th Annual Ride to Defeat Diabetes, set for Sunday, Oct. 4.
Early October is a perfect time of year for a bike ride and this one offers that, as well as family-friendly camaraderie, all wrapped in a healthy, fun way to exercise while raising awareness of Solano County's diabetes crisis. Funds raised during the event will also benefit the NorthBay Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology.
R2D2 offers three separate rides: an easy 10-mile ride to the unincorporated area of Elmira, and 25-mile and 60-mile rides for more serious cyclists. All will start from NorthBayVacaValley Hospital, 1000 Nut Tree Road in Vacaville.
Anyone wishing to volunteer on the day of the event is encouraged to sign up at the R2D2 website at www.nothbay.org/r2d2.
The 60-mile ride departs at 7:30 a.m., the 25-mile ride at 9 a.m., and the 10-mile ride will depart at 10 a.m.
The 10-mile ride is $15 for those ages 13 and up;it is free for children age 12 and under. There is a $30 registration fee for the 25-mile ride, and the 60-mile ride registration fee is $45.
T-shirts, a raffle ticket, lunch and refreshments will be provided for registered riders. Register online through the NorthBay website at www.northbay.org/r2d2.
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