What are you doing June 12? Riding in Bike-a-thon, of course!
The American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon's Monthly Newsletter
Bike-a-thon News & Updates
Greetings!

Two months to Bike-a-thon and still 203 teams and 2,674 participants have raised $404,379.40 to help in the fight against cancer. How awesome is that? Keep up the great work!

Thank you for tirelessly supporting the Bike-a-thon and helping the American Cancer Society create a world with more birthdays and less cancer.
Important Dates
  • April: Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

  • April 10-17: National Volunteer Week

  • April 23: "Tap into Spring with Team WMMR" Bike-a-thon Fundraiser
    10:30 AM-4 PM, Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery
    Visit the Facebook event page for more information
  • May 13: Last day to meet $100 fundraising minimum to have bib packet mailed
Message From The Chair
We are less than 60 days away from our 44th annual ride! We look with anticipation and excitement towards this year's ride with all of its improvements and enhancements. Returning to the Atlantic City endpoint, our route changes slightly, taking us on the Atlantic City Expressway where the South Jersey Transit Authority will close the right lane for our riders for the last four miles leading into the city. The ride ends with the last quarter-mile on the boardwalk as we reach Boardwalk Hall. A huge shout out to our Steering Committee and ACS staff for their extraordinary efforts in preparing for the ride. Great times await us.
Route Updates!

Ride over the Ben Franklin Bridge, through South Jersey, onto the Atlantic City Expressway, and into Atlantic City. Download the updated cue sheet.

April 10-17 is National Volunteer Week April 10-17 is National Volunteer Week! Each year dozens of volunteers help to plan and prepare the 100 miles of route, the start and the end points and everything that happens in between. We cannot thank the volunteers enough for their time and spirit. If you or someone you know wants to volunteer, sign up and be a part of this special day!
Young Cyclists and Bike-a-thon
One of my most treasured memories is when my then 10-year-old daughter Kelly participated in the American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon and completed all 65 miles with me. In a world dominated by video games and childhood obesity, I was very proud that she got up early on the weekends leading up to the ride and trained with me to get ready. We would talk about the ride, what it was for, and how cancer had impacted our family. She was able to understand that we were doing something very important. Read the rest of Tom and Kelly's story.
Are You A Safety Genius?

Take our Cycling Safety Genius Quiz to see how much you know about general cycling do's and don't's, riding in groups and being on the open roads. Help us make Bike-a-thon the safest and friendliest ride on the road.

Answer all the questions correctly and you'll be entered into a drawing for some Bike-a-thon - Bridge to the Beach swag!
Team Captain Corner
Team Captains, it's time to submit your forms to reserve a spot for your team photo at the start of the ride and a tent at the endpoint in Atlantic City. Download the form here.
Ride or Volunteer Today!

For details on how our fundraising makes a difference, visit How Donations Save Lives.


Sincerely,

Your Bike-a-thon Steering Committee
Phone: (215) 985-5401
Bike-a-thon Bridge to the Beach