Join the 2nd Annual Arlington Fun Ride on Saturday, October 8

Post date: Oct 2, 2011 2:16:30 PM

Join the 2nd Annual Arlington Fun Ride on Saturday, October 8 from 8:00 am

to noon! The scenic 17 mile route on paved bike trails circles Arlington

with three stops in Ballston, Crystal City and Rosslyn. The Fun Ride

promotes family fitness and provides support for Phoenix Bikes, a non-profit

community bike shop empowering at-risk youth. The ride is presented by

Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools and sponsored by 25 community

organizations and companies. $5 entry fee for individuals, $10 for

families. The first 280 to register receive a technical shirt with Fun Ride

and sponsor logos, plus ticket to raffles for more than $1,500 in gift

certificates from local bike shop, restaurant and business sponsors. There

will be a free kids bike rodeo and health fair from 10 am to noon.

Additional information and online registration at www.phoenixbikes.org.