COBYS Family Services is trying to turn 13 into a lucky number. The 13th annual COBYS Bike & Hike is slated for Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Lititz Church of the Brethren. Events begin at 1:30 p.m.
The Bike & Hike includes a three-mile walk through Lititz, 10- and 25-mile bicycle rides on rural roads around Lititz, and the 55-mile Dutch Country Motorcycle Ride, which, this year, travels along the Susquehanna River Hills to Safe Harbor Dam and back. The two longer rides feature covered bridges and winding roads along cool streams.
Participants may choose between either paying a registration fee or obtaining sponsors for the event. The registration fee is $25 per person. The registration fee is waived entirely for those who obtain $25 or more in pledges from sponsors. Pre-registration is not required.
Last year, 601 Bike & Hike participants raised nearly $79,000 for COBYS ministries. Goals of 650 participants and $85,000 have been set for this year.
Each participant receives a free t-shirt (while supplies last), ice cream and refreshments, and an opportunity to win one of dozens of door prizes donated by area businesses. Those who raise certain levels of support can earn additional prizes, including jackets, gym bags, fleece blankets, hooded sweatshirts, polo shirts, caps and canvas bags with the COBYS logo. Grand prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers.
Business donors are covering the event’s expenses so that all proceeds raised by participants will support COBYS ministries.
For more information, contact Don Fitzkee at 800-452-6517 or don@cobys.org. Printable event brochures and sponsor sheets are available at www.cobys.org/news.htm.