February 8, 2013

"Bike for Kicks" to raise funds for Lander Men's Soccer & Greenwood YMCA

GREENWOOD - "BIKE FOR KICKS" is the first annual bicycle tour benefitting the Lander University Men's Soccer Scholarship Program and the Greenwood YMCA "Partners with Youth" Program. The event includes bicycle routes of 6 miles, 30 miles and a Metric Century (62.5 miles) through Greenwood County South Carolina and the surrounding areas. The ride will occur Rain or Shine on a flat to rolling hills course. Mark your calendar and enjoy a fun bicycling event starting from the Lander University Jeff May Athletic Complex in Greenwood, SC. Other surprises and entertainment await your participation. We look forward to seeing you on September 28, 2013. Follow us on Twitter @bikeforkicks.

Door Prizes- Will be given away prior to the start of the ride (for Pre-Registrations Only)
Each pre-registration includes one chance to win a Trek Classic Cruiser bicycle or a chance to win a bicycle jersey autographed by George Hincapie. (See rules below):
Rules: Pre-Registrations must be received by deadlines below to qualify for Door Prizes:
Active.com: by September 21, 2013,
Mail In: Post Marked by September 18, 2013.

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Where: Lander University – Jeff May Athletic Complex
GPS Address: 501 Montague Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2013.
CHECK-IN TIME: 8:00 – 8:45 am.
START TIME: 9:00 am.
PARKING: 501 Montague Avenue, Greenwood, SC.

COURSE: ride through scenic roads of Greenwood County. Rain or shine. Flat to rolling hills. Routes include 6, 30, & 62.5 miles (metric century). Includes rest stop and sag support.

PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEES: $35 (includes below)
• Event Ball cap. (first 200 registrations).
• One chance to win Trek Classic Cruiser Bicycle or George Hincapie signed Bicycle Jersey. (Pre-registration rules apply to qualify: Active.com by 9/21/13, Mail In postmarked by 9/18/13).
• Refill your water bottle with Hydration drinks by Hydro One Premium Beverages.
• Lunch & Rest Stop Refreshments.
• One admission ticket to Lander University 2013 Fall Soccer game.
• Miscellaneous Sponsor give aways.

DAY OF EVENT ENTRY FEES: $40 (Includes below)
• Refill your water bottle with Hydration drinks by Hydro One Premium Beverages.
• Lunch & Rest Stop Refreshments.
• One admission ticket to Lander University 2013 Fall Soccer game.
• Event Ball cap.(as supplies last)
• Miscellaneous Sponsor give aways.

REGISTRATION: (On-line, by mail, or day of event)
• On-line/(Credit card) @ Active. Com: URL: http://www.active.com/cycling/greenwood-sc/bike-for-kicks---lander-university-jeff-may-athletic-complex-2013

• Mail in/(Check): Download Event Flyer and Registration form

• Day of Event (no credit cards): at Registration area.

Helpful Information: Directions, Campus Map, Hotels, Restaurants, and other helpful visitor information:
http://www.lander.edu/About-Us/Visitor-Information.aspx


EVENT COORDINATOR CONTACT:
For more information, please contact Richard Senatore, at rjsenat1@yahoo.com
Twitter: Follow us @BikeforKicks for latest news.

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Gold: Sykes, GwdToday.com

Silver: Hydro One Premium Beverages, ID Shop

Bronze: Hincapie Sports, Performance Cycle, Velux, DJ Festivus, Howard's on Main, Lowes, XLR Lander Radio, WLG-TV Lander TV, Temple Baptist Church, OfficeMax, Donuts & More, Food Lion, Greenwood PawnBrokers, Lankford Allstate, Ninety Six National Historic Site, Corley's Market & Grill, The Rental Center, McCaslan's Book Store & Office Supply, Greenwood Glass Company.

TO BECOME A SPONSOR, download sponsorship form or contact Richard Senatore at rjsenat1@yahoo.com