Wheel Movement of the CSRA, Inc. will host its Annual Ride of Celebration on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Kroc Center (1833 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia).
 
The ride will be dedicated to the memory of Andy Jordan.  Andy Jordan was an initial and continual supporter of Wheel Movement and made significant strides for the cycling community throughout the past decades.  His impact is recognized and known by all and his absence has been deeply felt by the CSRA.   
 
The Annual Ride of Celebration is a unique community cycling event because it offers options for all levels of cycling and for all ages.  It is an opportunity for avid and recreational cyclists to come together to support a positive cycling environment throughout the community.  “As long as we continue to see accidents, injuries, and deaths of cyclists along with a negative attitude that some hold toward sharing the road with cyclists, it is important for all cyclists to come together to celebrate our local cycling community,” Jim Ellington, President.
 
This year, a child friendly event will be added: a Kid’s Bike Safety Clinic.  The event will be for children ages 5 through 12 and will include helmet safety checks and cycling skills training.  Kid friendly snacks and games will be available for all participants.  The children’s event is specifically important for Wheel Movement because it aligns with its mission of providing educational programs and conducting community outreach initiatives.  The Kid’s Bike Safety Clinic will be led by League Cycling Instructors.  “LCIs are certified to teach the Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults. Their goal is to help people feel more secure about getting on a bike, to create a mindset that bikes are treated as a vehicle, and to ensure that people on bikes know how to ride safely and legally.”  Helmets and bicycles are required for participation.

The local bike shops, Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse, Chain Reaction Bicycles and Outspokin’ Bicycles, are supporters of Wheel Movement and its initiatives.
 
The event will have several ride options so that any cyclist may participate:
·       FREE Kid’s Bike Safety Clinic
·       10 mile mountain bike course
·       24 mile road bike course
·       32 mile road bike course
 
Registration includes:
·       Post-ride meal
·       2016 Wheel Movement membership
·       Support of cycling in the CSRA
·       Giveaways to all participants
·       Payment is tax deductible to extent permitted under law
 
Cost:
·       FREE for children ages 5 through 12 participating in Kid’s Bike Safety Clinic
·       $12 for students
·       $20 for individuals
·       $30 for families
·       $100 for organizations
 
Register online at: http://bit.ly/1LhpujG