The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Peoria Memorial Affiliate announces the return of the Ride for the Cure® to raise funds to eradicate breast cancer as well as to promote breast cancer awareness and education. Last year, the event’s committee adopted the motto “Live To Ride … Ride So Others Might Live” in hopes of encouraging everyone to make a difference in this battle. All riders wanting to take part in the parade of motorcycles may register online at www.komenpeoria.org or by using a Race for the Cure application. The first 1,500 participants to register for the Ride will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Registration is $25 per person. Team registration is also available.
With the popularity of this event, two Rally starting points will again be offered in Bloomington and Springfield. Riders can meet at Chuck’s Harley-Davidson (2027 Ireland Grove Road) in Bloomington OR at Overturf Powersports (1633 N. Dirksen Pkwy.) in Springfield. These two rally points open at 9 a.m. on May 10th, and both groups will depart for Peoria at 10:15 a.m. with police escorts. Motorcyclists from the Peoria area may begin sign in at 10 a.m. at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, just off of Routes 91 and 150 in Peoria.
The parade will leave from The Shoppes at Grand Prairie at Noon on Saturday May 10th. The destination will be Exposition Gardens located on Northmoor Road in Peoria. Post-ride festivities include lunch, entertainment, and both live and silent auctions.
