Lloyd Beard
Ride to Change the Future
Participants in last year’s Ride to Change the Future ride spinning bikes at the Levite Jewish Community Center. Photo courtesy of the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation.
Birmingham’s Ride to Change the Future has changed to a three-hour cycle format in hopes of welcoming more participants. The spin bike ride, which raises funds for UAB’s gynecological oncology department, was six hours in previous years. This year’s event is set for March 1.
“It’s an inspirational event for a good cause,” said Susan Greene, executive director of the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. “During the training rides, you build community, so when you get to the [main] ride, you know people. We say it’s not just a fundraiser, it’s a friend-raiser.”
Greene said if you can do a regular spin bike, you can ride for three hours. Participants can also join for one or two-hour segments instead of the full three. You can also ride one hour each with a team of three.
In order to be a part of the event, participants pay a $50 registration fee; for riders 25 and younger the fee is $25; and survivors are free. They can register as individuals or as part of a team and ride for one to six hours. The registration fee includes an event t-shirt, gift bag of goodies, and refreshments and entertainment on the day of the event.
Registered participants can also come for free spin classes prior to the March 1 event, and optional free group rides will be offered Feb. 15 and 22.
Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Ride to Change the Future
Sunday, March 1
Levite Jewish Community Center
9 a.m.-noon
