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Local rider and National MS Society outline route, safety plans for June charity ride through Mendon
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Summary
Organizers described the June 27 MS charity bike tour route through Mendon, rest-stop use of the elementary school, accessibility for hand-cycle riders and fundraising impact; council offered support with standard permits, neighborhood notice and school coordination.
Organizers of the National MS Society's charity bike tour told Mendon City Council they plan to route the event through Mendon on June 27, using the elementary school as a rest stop and accommodating riders of all abilities. The council said it supports the ride provided organizers meet permitting, signage and school-use requirements.
Why it matters: The ride is a major fundraiser (organizers said it is "raising over $800,000 for MS research and to provide services") and draws hundreds of riders across multiple route lengths, bringing visitors and volunteer opportunities to Mendon.
What organizers said: Mary Walter (S10), invited by the mayor to present, described how the event adjusted a route last year to come through Mendon after positive feedback. Volunteer and rider Alicia (S8), who identified herself and described riding a hand cycle, emphasized accessibility and the personal importance of the route: "Passing through Mendon... it was really neat to ride by where I used to live... it's a special feeling to me."
Council conditions and logistics: Council asked for advance notification to affected neighbors, road signage a day or two before the event, confirmation of school permission for the rest stop and required permits. Organizers said they would coordinate liability waivers and confirm school permissions with the city clerk and staff. Council granted verbal support and approved organizers moving ahead with coordination and permitting.
Representative quotes: • Alicia (S8): "It's not just a ride. It's a reminder that none of us are alone in this journey." • Organizer (S10): "We provide lunch, breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Cache Valley Fairgrounds, and we're raising over $800,000 for MS research."