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100 mile, 62.5 (metric century), 50 mile, 35 mile and 20 mile Bike Tours through scenic Northeastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. Rest stops at area churches (some historic) with all kinds of food prepared by WAIM’s faith communities.
Free food, beverages and snacks pre and post ride for all participants. Large parking lot with free parking.
Free Steeple Chase T-shirts to all individual riders and two free T-shirts per family/group of riders.

The Tour Sponsors...

This year is the nineteenth annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour.  The Steeple Chase is a fund-raiser for two area non-profit social service agencies, WAIM and Perception Programs.  The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry, comprised of 39 faith communities, provides fuel assistance, clothing, and furniture to area needy families.  Perception Programs offers treatment, case management, education and housing to people with substance use and mental health co-occurring disorders, adults involved in the criminal justice system, and people living with AIDS. 

The trademark of both agencies is providing quality services.  WE NEED YOUR HELP to raise money to meet the increased needs of the clients we serve.  Please ride with us and raise money for your neighbors, friends and family.


WHERE YOUR DOLLARS GO
The 2009 Routes - riders' comments...

100 Mile Tour: “I ride the century every year and my favorite part is the last 20 miles are all downhill!”--2009 rider.

62.5 Mile Tour: “Great addition!  The food and rest stops are wonderful, I’ll be back next year.”--2009 rider.

50 Mile Tour: “This is the first year I biked the 50 and I loved it!  Not as hard as I thought.  The massage therapists were excellent!” --2009 rider.

35 Mile Tour: “What a pretty ride.  I’m going to get my children to ride with me next year.  They have to see the The Holy Cow Shelter” --2009 rider.

20 Mile Tour: “This is a yearly event for my family.  We bring new friends with us each year and they always have a great time.”-- 2009 rider.

In 1995, an extended version of the 20-mile ride (28 miles) was listed in 1995’s Best Short Bike Rides in New England.

 

Information and Registration (860) 450-7122
Register: www.perceptionprograms.org or www.active.com

Are you riding with people from your job, a bike/cycling club or church? If you are, then join the Corporate/Club/Church challenge by registering as a team. In addition to being able to win a prize the top 3 fundraisers will win a trophy and publicity in the local newspaper!