Rcdcu Bike to Fight Prostate Cancer

🚴‍♂️ Race Overview

The RCDCU Annual Bike-A-Thon takes you through the scenic back roads of Franklin Twp. Cyclists can choose between 10, 30 or 50-mile routes.

🎗️ Purpose of the Event

• Awareness: The purpose of the RCDCU Bike-A-Thon is to raise the awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early detection, screening, education and nutrition.
• Support: The money raised will be donated to the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, RWJ Barnabas Health at Somerset to help defray the cost for prostate screening and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
• Statistics: According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, over 200,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer last year alone, with over 2 million American men currently living with the condition.
• Goals: Our goal is to promote awareness with this event and hope to spread the word of the importance of early detection, screening, education and nutrition.

🗺️ The Bike Routes

The RCDCU Bike-A-Thon begins and ends at the Franklin Township Community Center, 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ promptly at 8:00 am.

🚶‍♀️ 3 Mile Fun Ride/Walk

• Starting Point: Will start at the community center, walking along the paved path along DeMott Lane to Quail Brook Park on New Brunswick Road.
• Family Involvement: This is a great way to get the whole family involved in the event.

🚴‍♀️ 10 Mile Ride

• Named Ride: This ride is named the Robert "Cozy" Merrits Memorial ride in memory of our beloved board member.
• Route: This ride takes you through the quiet neighborhoods of Franklin Township and out into the reserved open space land.
• Rest Stop: There is a full rest stop located at the Community Baptist Church on DeMott Lane.

🌳 30 Mile Ride

• Challenge: This challenging ride takes you through the quiet neighborhoods of Franklin Township into beautiful Colonial Park.
• Scenic Route: The ride goes along the historic Delaware Raritan Canal and Millstone River.
• Rest Stops: Full rest stops in both Colonial Park and at the halfway point at the Griggstown Fire Station #35 on Canal Road.
• Essentials: All rest stops are fully stocked with water, energy bars, and fruit.

🏞️ 50 Mile Ride

• Advanced Challenge: This challenging ride is for the seasoned cyclist, following along the beginning of the 30 Mile route.
• Historic Route: It takes you through parts of the historic Rocky Hill section of Somerset, following along routes traveled by General George Washington and into Kingston.
• Rest Areas: There will be fully stocked rest areas in Community Baptist Church on DeMott Lane, Colonial Park, and the historic Griggstown Fire Station #35.
• SAG Support: The ride will also be supported by a fully stocked SAG vehicle.

🍽️ Post-Ride Activities

Whether riding or walking, as a team or a single person, you won't want to miss the opportunity to "Ride/Walk Your Way To Fun And Fitness" and support a very important cause. A delicious buffet Lunch will be served at the end of the ride as well as presentations of awards. All routes will have SAG vehicles available to assist if and when needed.

💵 Registration Details

Registration Fee includes Breakfast, Lunch and our signature T-shirt.

📅 Event Details

For more information and registration, visit the official event page: RCDCU Bike to Fight Prostate Cancer.