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TMCNet: Lucky Charms fundraiser switches from running to riding

[March 19, 2013]

Lucky Charms fundraiser switches from running to riding

ORIENTAL, Mar 19, 2013 (Sun Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The 10th annual Lucky Charms Challenge has switched from running to riding.

Last year, it was a run and walking event, but this year it features a Bike Ride to benefit Wounded Warriors Project on Saturday.

The 2012 event raised $10,100 and the goal remains high for this year's event, which begins at 9 a.m.

"Pedal Pamlico -- Ride with Pride" includes routes of five, 10, 25 and 50 miles.

It is again hosted by Village Health and Fitness of Oriental and is a USA Cycling-sanctioned event.

Registration on the web closes Thursday at villagehealthandfitness.com.

There will be bike inspections from 7 to 9 a.m.by Flythe's Bike Shop of New Bern. Registration and check-in closes a half-hour before the start of the race.

Advance participation costs are $20 for adults and $15 for children. On the day of the ride, registration is $40 for adults and $30 for children.
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Registration includes a T-shirt, insurance by USA Cycling, refreshments, prizes and support vehicles on the route.

Organizers offer well-marked and mapped routes, water and rest stops.

A post-ride bike maintenance tips seminar is sponsored by Flythe's Bike Shop at 12:45 p.m.

Call 249-1869 for information.

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