Rcdcu Bike to Fight Prostate Cancer

🚴‍♂️ Event Overview

The RCDCU Annual Bike-A-Thon takes you through the scenic back roads of Franklin Twp. Cyclist can choose between 10, 30 or 50 mile routes.

🎗️ Purpose

• Aim: To raise awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early detection, screening, education, and nutrition.
• Donation: Money raised will be donated to the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, RWJ Barnabas Health at Somerset to help defray the cost for prostate screening and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
• Statistics: Over 20,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer last year alone. It's estimated that over 2 million American men are currently living with prostate cancer.
• Goal: Promote awareness with this event and spread the word of the importance of early detection, screening, education, and nutrition.

🗺️ Bike Routes

• Start: The RCDCU Bike-A-Thon begins and ends at the Franklin Township Community Center, 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ promptly at 8:00 am.
• 3 Mile Fun Ride/Walk: Will start at the community center along a paved path to Quail Brook Park on New Brunswick road. Great for family involvement.
• 10 Mile Ride: Named the Robert "Cozy" Merrits Memorial ride, this ride takes you through quiet neighborhoods and reserves, with a rest stop at the Community Baptist Church.
• 30 Mile Ride: A challenging ride through neighborhoods, Colonial Park, and along the historic Delaware Raritan Canal, with rest stops in Colonial Park and at the Griggstown Fire Station.

🔥 50 Mile Ride

• Challenge: This ride is for seasoned cyclists, following the 30 Mile route and taking you through historic sections and significant routes.
• Rest Stops: Fully stocked rest areas at Community Baptist Church, Colonial Park, and historic Griggstown Fire Station #35, supported by a SAG vehicle.
• Experience: Whether riding or walking, as a team or solo, you can achieve fun and fitness while supporting a vital cause.
• Wrap-up: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the end, along with presentations of awards: all routes have SAG vehicles available for assistance.

💲 Registration Fee

The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and our signature T-shirt.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page here.