The Union College Cycling club will stage a three-hour charity ride 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26 to benefit United Way of Schenectady County.
Registration costs $20 and begins at 9 a.m. in the south end of the parking lot off Seward Place.
The idea for the ride came from UCC President Steven Hopengarten '09 and club advisor Stephen G. Romero, assistant professor of psychology, as a way to promote the sport of cycling and its health benefits to the Union community and the public while also helping a local charity.
“We’re anticipating cyclists from the campus and Capital Region will participate in the ride,” said Hopengarten. “We’re hoping the event will make Union Cycling become more recognized in both the campus and local communities.”
UCC members will lead the procession from the campus. Riders can choose either a 25-mile or 50-mile loop. Both routes combine sightseeing and rolling hills through the surrounding areas of Schenectady County. Food and water will be provided at rest stops.
Following the ride, Delta Kappa Epsilon will host a barbecue for all riders and volunteers in the parking lot of Fox Residence Hall. DKE members Jason Melville '07 and Alex Leisenring '08 are members of UCC.
Union College Cycling provides competitive cycling opportunities for students and recreational riding for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.
For information on volunteering Saturday, contact Megan Allen at megan@uwschdy.org. For information on the ride, contact UCC President Steven Hopengarten at hopengs2@union.edu.
For more information about cycling at Union, visit Union College Cycling.