We are honoring Ed Austin, one of the original members of the Steeple Chase Committee for the Twentieth Anniversary.  Ed has influenced every aspect of the Steeple Chase from recruiting faith communities for rest stops & sag wagon drivers to personally helping mark the routes.  Ed’s contributions over the past 20 years have been immeasurable.  Thank you Ed for you eternal optimism and unflagging faith!

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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 20th Anniversary 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 2010 Routes - riders' comments...

100 Mile Tour: “I ride century throughout New England and this is the best.  Also the massage therapists are awesome!”-- 2010 rider.

62.5 Mile Tour: “Perfect route.  Perfect ride.  See you next year.”-- 2010 rider.

50 Mile Tour: “This year our entire family rode the 50 and we all finished.  We’re going to ride it again next year with more family members.” -- 2010 rider.

35 Mile Tour: “This is such a pretty ride.  Everyone should ride it at least once - especially to see the The Holy Cow Shelter.” -- 2010 rider.

20 Mile Tour: “Every year we ride this route as a family event.  Perfect for all ages.”-- 2010 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 or www.bikereg.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!