10 days to go before the ride

Please remember to wear a helmet, ride safe and make sure your tires are up to snuff.

The ride has only one rest stop in Gloucester, then it's back to Swampscott.

Tip: The route follows Route 127 once you get over the Beverly bridge.

See you at 6:30 a.m., Temple Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave.

Thanks for riding!

The 2009 Sea Glass ride Web site is up and running
You can check it out at www.suedevriescancerfoundation.org/seaglass_ride/index.html. Just follow the link. I created the ride's Web site myself. You better hop to it. What are you waiting for? Go. Sign up. Let's ride for Sue.

Don't forget, if you sign up at Marblehead Cycle, 25 Bessom St., Marblehead, and buy something there or have your bike tuned up, part of the proceeds will go to the Sue de Vries Cancer Foundation. Come on, what are you waiting for?

2009 Sea Glass Ride

We're gearing up for the 2009 Sea Glass bike-a-thon on Sunday, June 28, 2009.

We're getting ready to publish the updated Web site, which can be found at www.suedevriescancerfoundation.org

The ride is 42 miles from Swampscott to Gloucester, from Temple Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., to Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.

Register at Marblehead Cycle and a portion of your purchase will go to the foundation, which helps cancer survivors with wellness programs on the North Shore of Boston.

Ride date: June 28, 2008
Where: Temple Shirat Hayam,
55 Atlantic Ave.
Swampscott, Mass.
Why ride: In memory of Sue de Vries of Swampscott
She died at age 44, far too young, leaving three children and her husband behind.
Registration is at 7 a.m.

I am gearing up for the Third Annual Sea Glass Ride on June 28, 2008, and trying to put up a Web site ... Stay tuned

4th Annual Sea Glass Ride
For the Sue de Vries Cancer Foundation

We lost our friend, Sue, to cancer a year ago. The mother of three, dedicated PMCer and sea glass collector, counseled others battling cancer. This training ride from Swampscott to Gloucester's Stage Fort Park will honor her memory. Proceeds benefit the Sue de Vries Cancer Foundation as they bring the Wellness Community of Greater Boston to the North Shore!
Ride: 42 miles
When: 7 a.m., Sunday, 2009 (rain date, Sunday)
Start: Temple Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott; Rest stop: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester Route: Right on Atlantic, left on Clifton, right on Humphrey, bare left at light past Glover School, at next light go left onto Route 114 to Lafayette St. Salem,; Go right onto Derby St., left on Hawthrone Blvd. Left and then right onto Route 107, Bridge St. Go over Beverly Bridge, follow signs for Route 127, continue to Stage Fort Park on Stage Fort Ave. Refreshments will be served.
HELMET REQUIRE; Please obey the rules of the road! Carry an ID just in case.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO HELP SPONSOR THE RIDE, CALL 978-590-2536
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Registration fee: $25; Additional fundraising helps the cause!
To register: Please fill out form and send a check with your registration fee via snail mail to the Sue de Vries Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 113, Marblehead, MA 01945 (Deadline is July 1)
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