8 Late-Season Charity Rides

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Marc Lindsay
Nothing can be more motivating than riding for a cause. Choose from a variety of distances and pedal through some of the country's most beautiful fall scenery, helping to support those in need along the way.
Tour de Tugaloo Benefit Ride
Toccoa, Georgia - November 2, 2013
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You'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful late-season century than the Tour de Tugaloo. Take in breathtaking scenery, water views and amazing fall color on less-traveled roads along the Tugaloo River, Lake Hartwell and the foothills of South Carolina. Proceeds benefit the Stephens Foundation for the preservation of the Tugaloo River Corridor.
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Apalachee Cycle One Ride to Benefit
Dacula, Georgia - November 2, 2013
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Support the Lawerenceville Co-Op and provide help to those in need. Proceeds go towards the purchase of food and utility aid for low-income families. Choose from routes of 30, 68 or 100 miles and enjoy a day a fun and giving. An after-ride cookout will be provided and a chance to win a prize drawing for any rider donating five food items or more are just part of the post-ride celebration.
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Ride for Research
Anderson, South Carolina - November 2, 2013
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The Ride for Research aids the Anderson University Center for Cancer Research as it works towards finding a cure through the training of students. Route distances include options of 16, 30 and 60 miles.
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Honor Ride Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada - November 9, 2013
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Ride to Recovery helps to improve the health and wellness of soldiers in need of mental and physical rehabilitation programs and feature cycling as the core activity. The Honor Ride Series raises funds to support outdoor cycling programs and spinning recovery labs at VA hospitals in the U.S. Individual or team options are available for the 39 or 75-mile routes.
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Bike for Little Heroes
Hockley, Texas - November 10, 2013
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The aim of Operation Red, White and Bike is to recognize the sacrifice of soldiers by supporting sons and daughters of our country's Purple Heart recipients. Race entries will go towards new bicycles for special family members of our Armed Forces. Several route distances make this event ideal for cyclists of all ages and ability levels.
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Freedom Fest Bike Ride
Emporia, Kansas - November 10, 2013
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Ride away from traffic into the Flint Hills and enjoy a relaxing day with Mother Nature. Choose from either a 15- or 30-mile route on gravel roads just outside of Emporia. A kid's ride and a run/walk event are also part of the festivities. A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting the All Veterans Memorial.
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Good Hope Classic Bike Ride
Monroe, Georgia - November 16, 2013
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Help local cancer patients and the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia with their goal to provide financial assistance to those in crisis. Routes of 10, 30 and 62 miles make this event great for families and cyclists of all ability levels. Stick around for the post-ride party, which will include Terrapin beer, a barbecue cookout and plenty of good music.
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Bike the Bend for Literacy
Richmond, Texas - November 24, 2013
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Enjoy a beautiful course with a full support staff that includes ride marshalls, SAG, HAMS and roadside mechanical aid for all participants. Ride distances include options of 20, 35 and 63 miles. Proceeds go towards helping the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County provide adults with ESL and GED preparation classes as well as basic literacy tutoring.
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