Pelotonia Fundraising Bicycle Tour

They have one cause--ending cancer.  Over seven thousand bicycle riders participated in Pelotonia 14 today.    They rode on 276 teams (pelotons) on a beautiful, sunny day in Central Ohio.   Over the past several weeks, I had the pleasure of meeting some of the riders as they trained for this big day.   Some stopped for a cold bottle of water or Gatorade and a snack at the Homer Village Market and rested under the awning in front of the store.

This is an annual event, and the riders raise millions of dollars for cancer research.  Many sponsors help to promote the event, donate funds, and provide volunteer workers at the rest stops or to assist with transportation.   In many of the small towns along the route, you will see bystanders cheering them on, waving flags or ringing bells.  Family members follow in vehicles and try to meet them at the stops and provide additional encouragement and refreshments.

I want to thank all of the Pelotonia participants, friends, and family members who stopped by the store today to buy refreshments.  Thank you for the important fundraising effort you made today!

Thanks also to the two Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers who stood in the middle of our intersection and directed traffic in the hot sun from 10 o'clock in the morning until 6 o'clock in the evening.  You kept everyone safe and the traffic was flowing smoothly.  Thanks also for supporting the store with your purchases!

We look forward to next summer when the cyclists will be training for Pelotonia 15.  Hopefully, next year's ride will have such good weather, good turnout, and most importantly, many donations to support the cause!

Be sure and check out the website and consider riding next year or donating your money or time to help raise money to end cancer.


http://pelotonia.org/