http://www.theseedfarm.org/2013-farm-ride
The Seed Farm is proud to announce our 5th Annual Bike Ride and Fun Run/Walk, to be held on Saturday, July 20. We invite cyclists and runners of all levels to come and support the work of The Seed Farm while biking, running or walking through some of the Lehigh Valley's scenic farmland!
Cyclists can choose to participate in rides of 10, 20, or 40 miles, while runners and walkers can challenge themselves with a 5K held on the farm grounds.
The Seed Farm's mission is to preserve local farmland, support local farmers and boost local food
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Breakfast, featuring pastries from local bakeries and fruits from local farms.
Rest stops at local farms along each of the three riding routes, stocked with fresh, healthy snacks.
Lunch of wood-fired pizzas topped with Seed Farm veggies, courtesy of Switchback Pizza Company.
A Seed Farm water bottle if you register by July 1st. (Premium registration includes a Seed Farm t-shirt!)
Coupon for a fruit slushy from Pappy's Orchard.
One raffle ticket for entry in a drawing to win either a Giant Roam 3 bike or a case of Weyerbacher beer! (Additional tickets may be purchased for $5.)
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY: Kids under 18 participate in the run/walk or ride for free! Extra lunch tickets can be purchased for $10.
Maps, road markings, signs, cue sheets, and rider support proudly supplied by Saucon Valley Bikes.
ROUTE DETAILS:
All routes start at the Seed Farm. Please arrive about 30 minutes prior to your start time.
40 MILE: Departs at 8:30 a.m.; for more advanced cyclists; a challenging, hilly ride that passes through preserved farms and two rest stops.
20 MILE: Departs at 9:30 a.m.; a challenging ride with hills that passes through preserved farms; one rest stop.
10 MILE: Departs at 9:30 a.m.; a hilly ride that passes through preserved farms; one rest stop.
FUN RUN and WALK: Begins at 11:00 a.m. This is a rugged, cross country course that winds around the Seed Farm's fields. This is not a race; both runners and walkers can have the chance to run through an active farm