WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – The Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride committee is pleased to announce that Parkview Wabash Hospital (PWB) has claimed the presenting sponsor level for the 2018 ride.
PWB President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell believes the hospital’s support of what has become known as a premier cycling event for Northeast Indiana is a natural fit for promoting its mission. “The hospital is deeply rooted in advancing the efforts of programs and events that focus on health and well-being in the communities we serve,” Custer-Mitchell said. “We are proud to sponsor an event that encourages people to be active and to utilize the wonderful bike trail we have covering the scenic countryside of the county.”
Visit Wabash County has once again partnered with the Rock City Bike Club to organize a professional century bike ride to take place on Sunday, September 9. New this year is the addition of an 80-mile route. “The ride has always offered multiple route lengths; however, it was a big jump between the 62-mile route to the 100-mile route,” said Adam Stakeman, cycling enthusiast and Dam to Dam committee member, “For cyclists who have completed the 62-mile route and aren’t quite ready to jump to the 100-miler, now have the opportunity to train for the next level which is the 80-mile route.”
Multiple route lengths are available: 15, 30, 50, 62 (Metric Century), 80, and 100 (Century) miles. Early-bird registration opens April 1st at a discounted price of $35/ rider. The entry fee includes a free soft-style commemorative shirt.
The Wabash County YMCA will serve as the host site for the start and finish for each route. A substantial breakfast is included with registration along with a post-ride lunch hosted by Miller’s Merry Manor.
The 9th Annual Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride is designed to take riders over the Salamonie and Mississinewa Dams and around the Stockdale Dam. Riders experience 16 points of historic interest throughout the county. All of the routes are designed to showcase Wabash County’s rural beauty during the changing of the season.
“The team at Visit Wabash County is beyond excited to once again connect out of town guests to our entire county,” said Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for the organization, “This entire event is made possible by the extremely generous gifts we receive from so many gracious sponsors. We are truly grateful for their support.”