5th Annual Bicycle Ride
coming: April 2012
We apologize that the 2011 ride will not be held.
But please come join us for the the 5 year celebration in 2012!
10, 40 & 60 Mile Rides
New easier family ride route!
PURPOSETo provide scholarships for graduating seniors of local high schools who have survived chronic or devastating childhood illnesses. Donations of food, services and cash are all welcome. The Ride at Knight's Ferry, CA  
A fund raising memorial Bike Ride will be held in honor of Patrick McGill who lost his fight against cancer in 2007. The ride will start and finish at the river park in the historic town of Knights Ferry. Your ride will meander through scenic river frontage and peaceful rural landscapes. You will see gorgeous equestrian estates, ride across the longest covered bridge this side of the Mississippi, and even catch a glimpse of some exotic animals. Three different routes are available for family and expert riders. Ride Routes
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors! Please support them with your business. 1 of the 3 scholarship recipients in 2010. Thank you to the USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers for providing the Knights Ferry site free of charge for our non-profit scholarship event! Registration and Check InAdvance registration and waiver forms will be available here starting in January 2011: Registration Waiver Mail your waiver and registration form with check made out payable to: Patrick McGill Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 1741 Hughson, CA 95326 Payment can also be made online, beginning in January 2011, at Active.com (search for McGill ride) and a small processing fee will be added. Check in and same day registration begin at 6:30 am in Knights Ferry. There is an additional charge for riders registered and lunches ordered the day of the event. Event T-shirts will be available (see info below). World of Wheels tuning up bicycles
See Ride Routes for driving directions, cost information, and tour rules.
BBQ Lunch
Join us for a delightful lunch Prices: Rider lunch included in registration price. 2011 lunch will include BBQ chicken and tri tip, again cooked by the Modesto Police Officers' Association. $7 Non-rider adult with advance registration $5 Non-rider child (10 years & under) with advance registration $10 Non-rider adult on day of ride $7 Non-rider child (10 years & under) on day of ride Menu: BBQ Chicken, tri tip, hot dogs, assorted salads, Cajun "dirty" rice, fruits, dessert and drink. Thanks to Modesto Police Officer's Association for bringing the grill & warming unit, and cooking for us this year! The chicken and hot dogs were delicious. Raffle Tickets $1 each2010 PRIZES Diamondback Wildwood Citi Bicycle   Value $330 2010 Winner! Torker U-District Single Speed Road Bicycle Value $350 Aquatic Dreams InterSport fitness Center Month membership, T-shirt, bracelet Cycling Gear & Accessories
Creative Memories Consultant Wendy Pereira, pereirawendy@aol.com Riverbank Cheese and Wine Ride Gift Baskets Scent System (home aroma kit) And More Winner need not be present but must make arrangements to pick up prize(s).
Winner of the 2008 bike! T-ShirtsThis year T-Shirts commemorating the event are a soft shade of green and are available in adult sizes (S, M, L, XL, & 2X) for $10 each. A limited number will be available the day of the ride so be sure to pick one up early. The front of the shirt has an artsy rendering of the Knight's Ferry Bridge. The back of the shirt has a logo with a bicycle surrounded by Patrick's motto of Live, Laugh, Love. The back also lists sponsors.
THANK YOU to Shirt World of Modesto for donation of labor toward the separations for artwork and printing! Let Others KnowPlease share ride information, including a link to this site, with anyone who you think may enjoy this ride and those who care to help families who have faced huge medical challenges! We need your help to make the ride a success! Questions? Call Chad Brown (209) 604-4852 or email PatrickRide@gmail.com Go to http://friendsofpatrickmcgill.googlepages.com for information about the first year's event. |
