FROM FACEBOOK__The 12th annual Bluffton Ride to Remember, a Bluffton Lions Club fundraising and awareness campaign to benefit the Bluffton bike and pedestrian pathways, has a new starting point: The Sommer Center at Bluffton University.

Riders will park and check in at the Sommer Center on Rosenberger Drive, Bluffton (north campus entrance from Elm St.).

The in-person ride takes cyclists through the Village of Bluffton, Ohio, and the scenic surrounding countryside, with routes passing through Gilboa, Pandora, Ottawa, Rawson, and other nearby towns.

There is also a flexible option to ride on your own time at any location while donating to the pathways.

The first 250 registered riders to check in will receive a reusable sack filled with goodies from local businesses, along with a lunch coupon. Commemorative T-shirts will also be available for purchase during registration.
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Tips for the July 11 event:

1. Register online. Register ahead of time for best pricing but registration may be done with your smart phone on the day of the event, but you may experience a delay.

Please register in advance and get the lower price. Early bird pricing goes through June 30.

2.  Mass start. There will be an 8 a.m. mass start this year for all interested riders. The ride opens at 6:30 a.m., for those that want to get out on the road early, with the last start at 9 a.m. In addition to the mass start, riders can start when they are ready. Routes close at 4 p.m.

3. GPS maps available for routes.

4. Food at the event. Two food trucks will be set up at the event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Smokestacks Traditional BBQ and Babbys Baked Taters.

4. Rest stop snacks. Rest stop snacks. Riders will receive water and snack cups.

5. Emergency rider pick-up.  Support vehicles will be on the routes offering water and support. Riders requiring a pick-up will need to call for a ride.

We know many cyclists are eager to join others in the sport they enjoy--but we will still offer a virtual ride, allowing you to ride when it fits your schedule.

Happy riding!

EDITOR'S NOTE The Bluffton Icon is a proud sponsor of the Bluffton Ride to Remember.