Cyclists: Take The River And Wind Challenge On The Great Allegheny Passage -- One Of America's Best Bicycle Trails

Choose the 22 or 62 Mile Challenge to Support The Salvation Army

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Apr 27, 2016, 11:38 ET

SOMERSET, Pa., April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 4^th, bicycling enthusiasts will converge on Confluence, PA to take part in the 15^th Annual "River and Wind Challenge". This event is not a race, but a fun ride, which is a challenge for many in terms of distance. Cyclists can choose either the 22 mile ride or the 62 mile ride, and everyone who completes the challenge will receive a medal. There are only a few days left to take advantage of the "Early Bird Discount" by registering no later than April 30^th. You can register online at: salvationarmywpa.org/Somerset16 - or call The Salvation Army Somerset Service Center at (412) 445-9232.

The early bird registration fee is $55, and after April 30^th increases to $60 per person. The fee includes both lunch and dinner; fresh fruit, snacks and refreshments along the trail; and a T-Shirt and award for finishing. Proceeds benefit individuals and families in need of utility and housing assistance, medication, back to school supplies, emergency disaster services and more. In addition, as you pedal for the less fortunate, you will enjoy a nearly level trail along winding rivers, shaded valleys, traditional small towns, bridges and windmills on The Great Allegheny Passage, touted as one of America's best bicycle trails. Another benefit of The River and Wind Challenge is that it brings business to small local establishments located along the trail. For instance, a lot of out of town riders will stay at local Bed and Breakfasts.

The 62 mile challenge begins with registration at 7 am, and the 22 mile ride starts with lunch and registration at 11 am. Participants should end at the starting point and will be treated to dinner between the hours of 3 and 5 pm back in Confluence where the rides began.

Past and current sponsors of the River and Wind Challenge include: Luther P. Miller, Inc.; Hannah House Bed & Breakfast in Confluence; Confluence Cyclery; Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Levi Deal Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Meyersdale; Somerset Trust Company; Parker House Bed & Breakfast in Confluence; Shaffer Oil; Somerset Orthopedics; Bicycle Pedaler & Outfitter; Daily American; and Donegal Subway.

Celebrating 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 127 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log on to www.wpa.salvationarmy.org The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.

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