Welcome to the PMC Bedford Kids Ride!

Grab your bikes and join over 400 kids from Bedford and surrounding towns to ride in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund.  This is Bedford's 8th PMC Kids Ride and thanks to our riders & sponsors we have raised over $500,000 for the Jimmy Fund to date.  Events like the PMC Kids Rides give everyone an opportunity to fight back against a disease that takes so much, at so many ages, while simultaneously stressing the importance of raising funds to find a cure for all cancers.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Pre-Ride Events:

Early Check-In: Thursday, June 14, anytime from 5-8pm, John Glenn Middle School (Cafeteria), 99 McMahon Road, Bedford, MA.  
Pick up your t-shirt, water bottle and bike tag.  Bring your pledge form and donations.  Special this night only, 2 for 1 raffle tickets. Enjoy a slice of pizza and a drink courtesy of Papa Gino's.

Jimmies for the Jimmy Fund:  June 2 - June 16, Bedford Farms Ice Cream, 18 North Road, Bedford, MA.
Be sure to top off your Bedford Farms ice cream with lots of "Jimmy Fund Jimmies" and Bedford Farms will generously donate all sales of Jimmies to benefit the PMC Bedford Kids Ride.

The Ride:

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
9:00am: On-site registration and all bikers arrive to get in their route corrals.
9:30am: Roads close and opening ceremonies.
9:45am: Riders head out on their routes!
10:00am-1pm: Party with music, food, drinks, activities, raffle and more! 

ROUTES:
Choose a route that is right for you: Wally's Way, an obstacle course for tykes on trikes; Yawkey Way, a 1/2 mile route on the premises and perfect for kids on training wheels; Green Monster, a 3 mile ride for young adventurous riders; Big Papi, a 6 mile ride for more experienced riders; Big Papi Slam, a 10 mile ride for those who want a real challenge; and Fenway, a 12 mile off-road route that travels the rail bed to Concord (must be entering 7th grade).  See route maps for more detail. Riders will be placed in groups of 10-12 riders with an adult volunteer leader and sweep.  Water stops are set-up along the routes and volunteers and police officers will be out on the road to cheer on the riders and keep them safe.  Be sure to print out the route map to practice the route prior to Ride day.  Remember the rules of the road: ride on the right side of the road with traffic (roads are open during the event), be sure to give yourself enough space between other riders, call out when turning or use hand signals, ride slow and in control.  All riders including adults are required to wear a helmet.  Go PMC kids!

FUNDRAISING:
The suggested fundraising amount per rider is $50, but most kids raise a lot more than that!  In fact, riders who raise $250 are considered Heavy Hitters and will receive a raffle ticket for the exclusive Heavy Hitter raffle for a chance to win the new iPad!  Heavy Hitters also receive a PMC logo bag. There are lots of ways to fundraise, check out these ideas and download your pledge form here.

We've made it easier than ever to reach your fundraising goals. We'd like to help you make a stand against cancer with a FREE Make a Stand Against Cancer Lemonade Stand starter kit! Easy to set up at your next sporting event or traffic hot spot.  It includes everything you need - signage, powdered lemonade mix, plastic cups, a trash bag and even an envelope to hold donations.  It's a great way to raise money for the Ride and could provide a big boost to get you to Heavy Hitter status!  Quantities are limited; contact us for a kit.

VOLUNTEERS:
There are lots of volunteer opportunities available for those ages 14 and up.  We could not hold this event without our valued volunteers!  Please visit our volunteer registration page to see the available positions and to register as a volunteer.  All volunteers receive a PMC shirt.  Thank you!

PEDAL PARTNER:The Pedal Partner program is a wonderful way for riders to connect with a child who has been affected by cancer.  Our Pedal Partner is truly the face of our Ride.  This year we are thrilled to honor Jesi Watson again!  Jesi, diagnosed with leukemia when she was 12, inspired us all at last year's Ride with her words of hope and bravery.  She impressed everyone when she rode and finished Big Papi with sheer determination on a bike adapted especially for her.  Jesi has faced many difficulties during her treatments and recovery - but continues to get through them and touch all who meet her.  Please join us at this year's Ride to honor Jesi again, offer her your support and be amazed at her strength and determination!

Have a question? Please email us at  bedfordpmckidsride@gmail.com. 

Check out our video below from our inaugural year!  
http://vimeo.com/4645742