Paul Swinburne

Loved and respected by the children of b.i.k.e.Syracuse

In his last year of declining health, Paul worked with the children as much as he could. The children took him into their hearts as he took them into his.

Our annual fundraiser has been renamed in his honor "The b.i.k.e.Syracuse Cycle de'Cuse Swinburne Memorial Ride"

b.i.k.e. Syracuse Changing lives one pedal stroke at a time

Help us:

1.) Provide nutritious food for our meal program
2.) Provide funds for adventure activities that allow experiential learning opportunities for the children
3.) Provide funds for bikes, safety equipment and repairs.

Mission:

"Our youth bike program supports education and teaches personal responsibility, achievement and confidence through Adventure, specifically biking. We work with disadvantaged children between the ages of 8 to 14 through a program of Adventure - bicycling and learning through experience.

"Adventure is not only hanging on a rope on a side of a mountain or participating in a biking road ride/race or riding a mountain bike down a steep ravine.... Adventure is an attitude that we apply to every part of our lives. Facing new challenges, seizing new opportunities, testing our resources against the unknown and unpredictable; and, in the process, discovering our own unique potential."

What you need to do

Register Now

THE DETAILS:

The b.i.k.e.-Syracuse Swinburne Memorial Ride provides 3 rides for bikers: a 10 mile, 20 mile and 40 mile ride. Ride one of these routes or ride them all.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Registration is located at the pool area of Burnet Park, Syracuse, New York.

Those bikers wishing to participate in the Group Start please note the following:

8:30 a.m. Group Start for bikers choosing the 40 mile route (a challenging ride to Otisco Lake and back. )

9:00 a.m. Group Start for bikers choosing the 10 and 20 mile routes. (a scenic tour of the City) Water available at checkpoints during the ride.

Bikers, not wishing to participate in the Group Start(s) may register anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to ride any of our routes. We anticipate the last biker to complete the route(s) by 3:00 p.m.

Food and Drink provided by Mama Nanci's

Registration is $25 per rider age 18 and older. Children 17 and under are free to ride in the company of an adult also riding. All registration fees will be used for the costs of the event.

Reserve your spot now by sending us an email with your name and address. Put "registration" in the subject line.

All Riders must sign a liability waiver. Turn in your form, fee and donation at the registration desk. Make your checks payable to b.i.k.e.-Syracuse.

Fees and donations can be sent online via charge or debit card. Go to our donation page and follow the simple instructions.