Many kids, many bikes. Kids of all ages find fun, camaraderie, and inspiration in bringing us closer by the mile to the cure for cancer with donations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
PMC Kids Rides are back in person and we have joined forces with Needham to create a Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride — at Wells Office Park (Wells Avenue) in Newton!
We hope that you will join us as we raise money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Schedule of Events – May 22
- 8 – 9 am – Rider and volunteer check-in, bike tune up
- 8:45 am – Opening Ceremonies
- 9 – 10 am – RIDE!
- 9:45 – 11 am – Post ride celebration with music, entertainment, raffles and more!
Routes
- One-mile Loop: A one-mile loop has been created around Wells Avenue beginning at the parking lot at 180 Wells Avenue. This option is available for riders on two-wheeled pedal bikes. Riders have the opportunity to do as many laps as they want in the one-hour allotted time. For the safety of all riders, this loop is designed for bicycles only and not for kids on tricycles, scooters, or kids that need adult assistance. There will be several volunteers stationed along the course, and we ask that parents stay off this course for safety reasons.
- Tot Loop: Located within the parking lot at 180 Wells Ave, this is the perfect option for our younger crowd and those needing assistance with riding. Kids can take as many loops along this route as they would like.
- Virtual Rider: Virtual riders are those who would prefer to ride on their own and not in person at the event. Virtual riders who raise $50 or more will receive an official PMC Kids Rides t-shirt and water bottle at the end of June for spring rides or at the end of September for fall rides. Virtual riders have no registration fee or fundraising commitment.
Register to Ride
Parents will need to create an account or log in with an existing account to register their child or family. When creating an account, please enter the parent’s information first, as there will be a separate section in registration to enter the child’s information.
Under “Event Option” parents will be able to select a route for each child. Riders have a $20 registration fee and a $40 fundraising minimum. Parents will need to sign a waiver and agree to the fundraising commitment in order to complete registration. In-person riders will receive their rider kit at the ride.
Virtual Rider
Parents will be able to select the “Virtual Rider” route if their child will not be riding in person but still wants to support the PMC Kids Rides program. Virtual riders can ride in their own neighborhood on the day of the ride or whenever they’d like! If a virtual rider raises $50 or more, they will receive an official PMC Kids Rides t-shirt and water bottle at the end of June for spring rides and at the end of September for fall rides.
Once registration is complete for both in-person and virtual riders, parents will receive a confirmation email with information on how to log into their management page to customize donation pages and to track donations.
The PMC strongly recommends that all participants – including riders who are eligible – be vaccinated to attend a PMC Kids Ride.Register to Ride
