Black Rock Retreat 2009 Bike-a-Thon Results

Thanks to all who participated in the 2009 Bike-A-Thon fund raising ride(s) on Friday, September 18th/files/Pages Images/Upcoming Events Pages/Bike-a-Thon Results/Bike 2009 001.JPG Saturday, September 19th.  Together, it was a successful fundraising event for the ministries of Black Rock Retreat.

Over 170 riders, six jersey sponsors, and numerous volunteers contributed to achieving a goal of over $77,000!  If you did not ride with us this year, you will want to join us next year! (see dates below!).

Thanks again to all who participated.  If you rode in 2009, follow these links to remember the day!

To view photos taken throughout the ride, click here.

To view photos taken at the finish line, click here.

To view the top ten arrival times from this year's 125 ride, click here.

Plan Now to Join Us Next Year: Sept 17-18th, 2010!

 

      Here are some stories written by riders from 2009:

  •  I am the youth leader at Conowingo Baptist Church in Conowingo, MD.  I have been mountain biking since 1996.  This is my first year on the road, and this was my first century.  I thought this ride was very well supported, and the route was great, I am looking forward to next year!
  • This year’s ride was my favorite because my sons road with me.  It was a good time for us.
  • I always enjoyed riding.  I do not do as much as I would like.  /files/Pages Images/Upcoming Events Pages/Bike-a-Thon Results/Bike 2009 002.JPGMostly I just do more before the Black Rock Retreat ride.  I enjoy the fellowship and meeting new people.

  • My son-in-law rode with me this year.  He only rode about 200 miles prior to the ride.  I was concerned but I discovered, young legs and lungs are a good combination.
  • My brother-in-law rode a few years ago.  We wanted to ride one together so he suggested this one.  I don’t have a close connection to Black Rock so I didn’t pursue sponsors but I will think about this in 2010.  I basically ride to work on a bike and do this for my health and to reduce dependency on oil.  The jerseys were WOW!!
  • I was looking for a challenge, being a fitness rider, not a racer.  I was attracted by the fun, being with friends and having the focus be on completing not being “first”.  Since all my children have attended Black Rock it was a good connection.
  • I trimmed one hour off last year’s time.
  • My friend encouraged me to try the ride.  I’m a new rider and had never ridden more than 75 miles.  God and the two friends I rode with pushed me hard!  We finished by 2:45pm.  /files/Pages Images/Upcoming Events Pages/Bike-a-Thon Results/Bike 2009 003.JPGNow I’m excited to do it again, next year.  Thanks for a well organized, fun ride.  You folks do a great job.
  • Everything was very well done!  Riders felt taken care of by the Black Rock staff.
  • I used to run a lot – got hurt – took to the bike.  Have been doing MS 150 rides since 1985 – bought a tandem so I can ride with my wife, now I take the kids too. BR2RB sounded like a great ride – obviously a great cause-so her I am writing my rookie story.  You all have it set up perfect – don’t change anything!
  • I started out mountain biking then got into road cycling partly due to how much easier it is to go road cycling.  You can just go out your front door and go for an hour or two rather than making a day of it.  I got into century routes this past summer, and I enjoy the challenge of long distance, endurance rides.
  • Bike jerseys given for early registrations are awesome – great quality, color and design!  Thank you for the jersey!  Bus driver on Friday was great – friendly and fast.
  • I like doing this ride annually because it gives me incentive to train all year long.