Ride your bike for two great causes

Last weekend was a busy one for organized rides here in Tampa Bay. The Josh Kuck Memorial Ride and the Ride Without Limits were well attended (and a bit chilly!) and the Diabetes Challenge saw a huge turnout and wonderful weather. This week we get to eat back all those calories we burned, but if you go overboard, here's two more great events coming up :

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is hosting the Run and Ride with the Stars.  Featuring a 25 mile ride, a 10k fun ride, a 5k run or a 1 mile fun run, there should be an event for everyone. The funds raised through sponsorships and registrations support the Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project. Agency members use the proceeds to shop for deserving families and then personally deliver the holiday packages of food, clothing and children’s toys.
When: December 1
Where: Fort DeSoto Park

The Ministries of Mercy are hosting the Brake the Cycle of Poverty ride at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, both of which work to help the poor in our backyards, as well as the Pinellas Hope Project.  There will routes of 37 miles, 16 miles and a 3-mile fun ride.
When: December 1
Where: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

Both rides are $20 if you pre-register and $25 day-of registration. Participating in these types of rides during the holidays is a great way to give back to the community and remind ourselves how lucky we are to be able to ride.