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This article was published 11/06/2010 (5811 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Teams in Brandon are gearing up for the Heart & Stroke Big Bike, an important fundraising event that embodies team spirit and physical activity.
“The Big Bike ride is a fun, team-spirited event that raises money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba (HSFM) and helps increase awareness of heart disease and stroke,” says Vanessa Shaff, Provincial Program Manager for the Big Bike. “It’s a great way to get outdoors, enjoy some physical activity and have fun with your friends, family, and co-workers while contributing to an excellent cause.”
The Big Bike spans eight feet across and is 30 feet long with seating for 29 people and one driver. Each ride is approximately 3-4 km and takes roughly 20 minutes to complete. Teams are made up of colleagues, friends and family members who each collect personal pledges prior to the event. A great team-building activity, some groups have theme songs, bring along mascots, wear matching attire, or ride in honour of a loved one.
Since Manitoba’s first Big Bike Ride in 1993, participants have raised over $2 million for heart disease and stroke research. This year, the Foundation’s goal is to raise $275,000 towards our 2010 research funding commitment of over $1 million.
The Big Bike ride takes place in Brandon on Friday, June 18 from 3-9 p.m. and again on Monday, June 21 from 3-9 p.m.
Rides start at Boston Pizza, travelling west down Richmond Avenue, turning north on 18th Street, west on Brandon Avenue, south on 19th Street, east on Aagaard Avenue, south on 18th Street and finally east on Richmond Avenue, returning to Boston Pizza.
In addition to Brandon rides, the Big Bike event takes place in Winnipeg June 14-17.