2009 Edward R. Stokes Memorial River Ride

This will be the 19th year Horsham Rotary has been holding this event.

This year the Rotary River Ride will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2009. Rain or Shine.

We have helped many less priviledged individuals in our area by:

Providing over 60 Scholarships

Challenger Little League

Youth Leadership Training Camp

Everybody's Playground

Below you will find a description of the various levels of sponsorship and rider form, if you have any questions or wish to be involved in a different fashion, please contact Rick Kircher by phone at 215-643-2046. Thank you!

Online registration: www.active.com/cycling

Click here to download the event brochure with a registration form.

2009 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

“TOUR du HORSHAM" $1000.00
Your logo will be featured in the largest print on the “Rotary River Ride T-Shirt". Your name will be placed on a banner at the registration desk. Your name will appear on a placard on Sponsor Row. Your promotional material may be displayed and distributed in the registration area.

“CYCLIST” $500.00
Your Logo will be featured predominantly in mid-sized print on the "Rotary River Ride T-Shirt" Your name will appear on a placard on Sponsor Row.

"RIVER RIDER" $250.00
Your logo will be printed on the "Rotary River Ride T-Shirt" Your name will appear on a placard on Sponsor Row.

"T-SHIRT TOURIST" $125.00
Your name will be printed on “Rotary River Ride T-Shirt”

Sponsorships must be received by April 2, 2009. Checks should be made payable to "The Horsham Rotary Club" and mailed to: The Horsham Rotary, P.O. Box 99, Horsham, PA 19044

Additional information is available by calling 215-674-9590. Thank you for supporting this worthwhile endeavor. Dust off your bicycles and get ready to ride!

Download the River Ride Poster to hang at you office or retail location. (Get permission to post anything first!)

RIDER INFORMATION

$30.00 After April 2, 2009 ($25 before)

$10.00 Students 18 Years and Under

T-SHIRT FOR FIRST 250 PRE-REGISTRANTS - Must be there to get T-Shirt

Checks payable to "Horsham Rotary Club"

PLEASE CAR POOL

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

REFRESHMENTS, BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE RIDE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SAG WAGON

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

INDOOR FACILITIES AT BEGINNING AND END OF RIDE

RIDE FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS:

Cue Sheets

Marked Roads

Rolling terrain

On mostly back country roads

Scenic rest stops

Interesting places on route:

Mondauk Park ....................................................all rides
The Highlands Park.............................................all rides
Peter Wentz Farmstead Historic Site ..................35 & 63 mile rides
Upper Schuylkill Valley County Park...................63 mile ride
Upper Schuylkill Valley Wildlife Center .............63 mile ride
Evansburg State Park .........................................63 mile ride
Schuylkill River ..................................................63 mile ride
Perkiomen Creek ...............................................63 mile ride
Evans Mumbower Mill ........................................35 &63 mile rides
Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve ...............................35 & 63 mile rides
Variety Club Camps ...........................................35 & 63 mile rides
The College Settlement Camps ..........................all rides

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:00-8:00AM........................ REGISTRATION
8:00AM................................ 63 MILE RIDE
8:30AM................................ 35 MILE RIDE
9:00 AM............................... 20 MILE RIDE
9:30 AM............................... 5 MILE RIDE
11:00 AM -1:00 PM............... REFRESHMENTS

TO REGISTER:

Online registration: www.active.com/cycling

Click here to download the event brochure that has the registration form.

You can also complete the form below and mail it in

Please complete the following information and return to HORSHAM ROTARY CLUB, P.O. Box 99, Horsham, PA 19044, with a check for $25 on or before April 2, 2009 or a check for $30 after April 2, 2008 ($10.00 for students 18 and under). All registration materials will be provided upon receipt and approval of your application.

PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION LEGIBLY

NAME ________________________

ADDRESS ________________________

TELEPHONE # ________________________

CELL PHONE # ________________________

T-SHIRT SIZE: S M L XL 2XL 3XL

DISTANCE: 63 35 20 5 Miles

PARTICIPANT RELEASE

(Please read before signing)

I want to participate in the 2009 Horsham Rotary Club Rotary River Ride to be held Sunday, April 26, 2009 rain or shine. I hereby certify that I am in good physical health and that I am physically prepared to complete the entire Rotary River Ride course indicated. I further certify that my bicycle and all equipment is in good working order. I understand that this event occurs on public roads open to traffic (which may be hazardous) and that I must wear a helmet at all times and obey all traffic regulations. I freely assume all responsibility and risk for my participation in this event from any and all liability which may result from my participation in this event, this includes without limitation: The Horsham Rotary Club, Horsham Rotary Foundation and The College Settlement Camp (and any and all of their officers, directors,members, employees, and volunteers), and all municipalities through which this ride may pass.

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR BIKING

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SIGNATURE OF RIDER DATE

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SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF RIDER IS UNDER 18) DATE

CELL PHONE #_________________