Biking With Kids

I was planning to do the Mount Desert Island Tour de Cure this year in May.

I contacted the organizers to find out if I need to register my kids.  They let me know that I did not need to register my kids if they would be connected to me during the ride (tandem or trail-a-bike). Great news, except in the same reply they let me know that the even would not be happening this year:

Due to strategic decisions and realignment of staff resources, the Mount Desert Island Tour de Cure will not take place in 2009. As a national organization, we are fortunate to have a large Tour de Cure sample size which enables us to look at the implementation and execution of best practices in local markets throughout the country. In the Northeast, we are moving towards one shared best practice model – one event per staff person.

Over the years, we have forged friendships and created many wonderful memories. It is our hope that you continue to be involved with the American Diabetes Association. We have several opportunities for you to still be part of our efforts to find a cure. You can join us for the Kennebunks Tour de Cure on June 7, 2009 and you are invited to spin in Gold’s Gym Spin-a-thon in Bangor on Saturday, May 2, 2009. For details on these two events, please contact Emily Silevinac at esilevinac@diabetes.org or (207) 774-7717 x3720.

Maybe I will look into doing the one in Kennebunk on June 7th, but probably not since it is the same month as the 2009 Trek Across Maine.

Don’t forget to visit the 2009 Event Calendar to find out about other Maine bike rides that will be happening this year.

I noticed that CCCP has a post about a new Maine Charity ride.

From the official website:

The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope, is a fundraising experience which benefits the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing.

Here is a quick break down:

Date: October 3rd and 4th, 2009
Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston Maine

Events:

Bike Ride
October 4th
10, 40, 70 or 100 miles

5k Run/Walk
October 4th

Kids Fun Run
October 4th

Ride with Patrick Dempsey
for top fundraisers

I’ve added the ride to the Biking with Kids 2009 Events Calendar.
If you know of any other Maine rides (charity or not) please send me an email and I will add them to the calendar.