The South Shore is gearing up for its 6th annual PMC Hingham Kids Ride. More than 450 children ages 3-15 are expected to ride one of several routes in DCR Wompatuck State Park to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund. 100% of all PMC donations are used to fund cancer research and help with patient care at the Dana-Farber. Join in the post-ride party with music, food, raffle, and lots of fun! 

RAISE funds to benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
RAISE awareness of the meaning of philanthropy with your kids
RAISE physical fitness as kids ride their bikes to raise funds

Upcoming Fundraising Events for PMC Hingham Kids Ride:

• Bowling for a Cure
• Skating for a Cure
• Ladies Night Out

Event Schedule:

Saturday, June 12, 2012

9:00am - 12:00pm
EarlyCheck-In for Volunteers & Riders
(recommended)

Sunday, June 13, 2012

7:15 - 8:15am: Check-In
8:30 - 9:00am: Opening Ceremonies
9:00am: Ride Start
9:00 - 10:30am: Ride
9:00am - 12:00pm Post-Ride Party!

SAFETY FIRST! – Rule #1...PLEASE BE SURE ALL RIDERS HAVE A PROPERLY-FITTING HELMET – that means adult volunteers on bikes too. No helmet – no riding. Bikes must be in good working order. Bikes with training wheels can only be allowed on the Tykes or Trainers Loops. There will be no exceptions – this is for your child's safety and those riding on the loop with your child.

There will be a "Meeting Point" for lost parents at the First-Aid Tent, which is shared by the Police Command Station. Tell your children to look for the big "Red Cross” signs on the tent.

5 Route Options:

1. Tykes Loop/Trainer Loop: Easy flat loop in parking lot next to the Visitors Center for the youngest riders on tricycles and bicycles with training wheels. Trainer loop is an extended Tykes Loop for those on training wheels. Ride either one.

2. Crusader Loop: A 1-mile paved loop.Ride it once or ride it several times! NO training wheels will be allowed on this loop!

3. Challenger Loop: A 4-mile paved loop. Ride it twice for a bigger challenge!NO training wheels will be allowed on this loop!

4. Trail Blazer Loop: A 2-mile unpaved loop on mountain bike trail in the park for the novice mountain biker. For ages 8-12. Requires a mountain bike with 24” wheels or smaller.Ride twice if time permits. Led by members of the S.E. Chapter of the N.E. Mountain Bike Association (SEMASS@nemba.org) and Friends of Wompatuck (friendsofwompatuck.org) who volunteer their time to lead and sweep this ride.

5. Mountaineer Loop: A 6-mile unpaved loop on mountain bike trails in the park for the experienced mountain biker. For ages 12-15. A mountain bike with 24”wheels or larger is required.This loop can only be done once. Led by members of the S.E. Chapter of the N.E. Mountain Bike Association (SEMASS@nemba.org) and Friends of Wompatuck (friendsofwompatuck.org) who have volunteered their time to lead and sweep this ride.

Check out the loops

Print off the trail map with the highlighted routes posted below. Ride the loops before the event with your children to decide on the most appropriate route. Train for the ride with your children weeks before the ride. Click the thumbnail below for a highlighted map of the routes.

Route Map (click to enlarge):

If you have any questions or comments about the PMC Hingham Kids Ride, please drop us an email at pmchingham@comcast.net.

Heavy Hitter Program

Raise $250 or more and become a PMC Kids Heavy Hitter. You will receive a special Heavy Hitter baseball cap, a Heavy Hitter sticker for your helmet and a Certificate of Achievement from PMC headquarters.

Saturday Morning – Wompatuck State Park Visitors Center,
Union Street, Hingham

Early Check-In For Riders and Volunteers
Saturday, June 12th, 9am – Noon

Saturday check-in is at the Visitors Center at DCR Wompatuck State Park. Riders can check in, bring any money fundraised so far, and pick up their t-shirts and goody bags (PMC water bottle, bike number, coupons and more) before the Sunday morning rush. Every child needs a bike number on his or her bike so we know what loop they have chosen to ride. There will also be a raffle table filled with prizes and PMC gear on sale. Riders who have raised $50 or more by check-in will receive five free raffle tickets per $50 donation. Bring your donations (checks made payable to the PMC) to check-in. Any credit card donations must be made online by pressing the eGift button at the top of this page. Please take all cash donations and secure it as a check or money order made payable to the PMC. If you do bring in cash, it will not be represented under your child’s name and will be placed in the General Fund of the PMC Hingham Kids Ride.

Ride Day Timeline

Sunday Morning – Wompatuck State Park Visitors Center,
Union Street, Hingham 

7:30 – 8:15 / Arrival

Park your car in the area designated by on-site parking attendants. Bring your bike and park in the location specific to your loop. Each loop has a different bike-parking site. Please refer to the site map below. All bike-parking areas are highlighted in yellow on the map and labeled with the specific loops.

7:15 – 8:15 / Check-In for Volunteers and Riders

If you checked-in on Saturday you can skip this step. Just park your bike in the marked start area by loop (make a note of where you parked your child's bike!) and listen for the announcement for the opening ceremonies at 8:30. If you have not checked in on Saturday, please read the directions above under "early check-in” on Saturday. Everyone needs a bike number on his or her bike so we know what loop they have chosen to ride.

8:30 – 8:45 / Opening Ceremonies

We ask everyone to join us at the stage area...it’s ok to leave the bikes for now – they’ll wait for you. Welcome and announcements...get ready for the rollout!

9:00 / Ride Start

VOLUNTEERS ONLY IN THE PARKING LOT PLEASE! Parents – please do not walk on the loop. Only parents that have registered to volunteer as Bike Marshals or as Route Guides may ride or be on-foot on the loops. Please cheer on the riders from the grassy areas and sidewalks near the Visitors Center as they begin their ride. We'll send off riders by loop to keep the flow going safely. The riders will return to where they started and you can meet them at the end of the ride.

Tykes & Trainers Loop – A parent must remain at this loop while his or her child is riding.

9:00 – 10:30 / The Ride

Kids may ride their loops multiple times, time permitting. Tykes & Trainers can circle in their loops for as long as they want. At 10:00am all the loops will be closed off to additional riding and adult volunteers will sweep the loops to make sure all riders are in. The kids will leave their bikes where they started and return to the Visitors Center area to enjoy the festivities!

9:00 – Noon / Post-Ride Party

Please enjoy the party, including:

• Food provided by Stop & Shop
• Moon Walk
• Inflatable Slide
• Magician
• Face Painting
• Plymouth County Sheriff Department’s ID Program
• Free Brigham’s Ice Cream

ADDITIONAL NOTES...

BIKES READY? Make sure that your child's bike is in good working order. There will be bike mechanics at the ride, but Sunday morning is not the time for an overhaul. Please check and have your bike ready to ride before the weekend.

VOLUNTEERS – Please consider volunteering! We can always use volunteers...especially as Route Guides and Bike Marshals to help us direct riders around the loops. Here’s your chance to be in the action – and to wear a cool Volunteer T-shirt. Register at kids.pmc.org/Hingham. Drop us an email at pmchingham@comcast.net with any questions.