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Pedal Fest

PedalFest is a charity bike event to benefit Heartspring, a worldwide center for children with special needs. The day's events include a 50k and 100k leisure bike ride through the scenic countryside around Wichita, KS as well as several family events including a Family ride and a bike decorating contest and parade for kids. All proceeds raised through rider registrations, donations and sponsorships go directly to benefit the children of Heartspring.

FamilyFest is new this year and will be an expansion on the Family Ride from previous years. FamilyFest will take place on the Heartspring campus and will include a bike/trike decorating contest, safety lessons for children of all ages, and a ride-a-thon. The ride-a-thon will allow children of all ages and abilities to participate in a fundraising event.

Times: 6:30am Rider Check-In
8:00am 50k and 100k rides start (no riders are allowed out on the courses after 8:30 a.m.)
9:00am Kid's Bike Events begin (decorate your bike contest, bike parade)
10:00am Family ride to Chisholm Trail Park and back to Heartspring
11:00am Lunch served
For more information please visit website.

About Heartspring: It has been over 70 years since Heartspring first began its mission of helping children with disabilities achieve their full potential. Since 1934 Heartspring has been one of the nation's top facilities serving children with special needs. Originating in Wichita, Heartspring has grown to help children across the nation and around the world. Heartspring experts have traveled to Europe and Asia, providing training to organizations that need our help. Teachers from other countries have looked to Heartspring and Wichita for education as they strive to better the lives of children in all corners of the globe - truly making Heartspring a worldwide center for children with special needs. Heartspring provides greater independence for children with disabilities through the Heartspring School, Heartspring Pediatric Services, the Heartspring Hearing Center, consultation services and Heartspring World Reach. Contact info: Melanie Mies, Development Associate - Community Involvement 316.634.8761 or mmies@heartspring.org

Pedal Fest

Address : 8700 East 29th Street North ;(between Rock Road and Webb) Wichita KS
Phone : 316-634-8761   (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : 316-634-0555

Email Address : mmies@heartspring.org

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Admission Fee : $35 for 50k and 100k ($40 after August 1) $50 for families up to 4, $5 for each additional family member

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