by Times staff writers
Jericho Road Ministries is seeking bike riders in Hernando County to participate in the Joy FM Bike Ride for the Homeless, a two-day ride from Brooksville to Bradenton on Feb. 15 and 16.
The ride will include about 60 miles each day and will have three to four breaks daily, including lunch, dinner and entertainment each day.
A practice ride will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, starting at State Road 54 and the Suncoast Parkway in Pasco County. Meet in the parking lot across from Target. The group will ride up the trail to Brooksville and back, which is about 50 miles.
The registration fee is $150, which includes a jersey, sag stops (for water, Gatorade and snacks), lunch both days, dinner both days and transportation to the starting point.
Registration will be accepted through Monday.
The event is sponsored by Joy FM. For information, call Pat Augustyniak at (813) 453-1804 or visit the Joy FM Web site at www.thejoyfm.com and download a contribution form.
"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the
human race." - H.G. Wells
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