Focus on the Family’s Biggest Promotional Event Gets Bigger

Focus on the Family
Tuesday, 19 November 2002

More regions, more cyclists, more impact- this is just the beginning of Focus' new vision for continuing the National Bike Ride for the Family. Cyclists can now join one of ten regional rides mapped across the U.S. in 2003. From March through September, Focus is sponsoring the second National Bike Ride for the Family. While the first ride covered all fifty states, this year will consist of 10 regional rides, each spanning three days, Thursday-Saturday.

"As we reflect back on the great success experienced by the National Bike Ride for the Family during its inaugural run, we're excited the adventure is now entering phase two!," said co-host and bike ride participant John Fuller. "Looking ahead to the ten regional rides slated for 2003, we are anticipating lives touched by God, relationships deepened, and opportunities to share about the ministry of Focus on the Family."

Focus expects to draw 100 capable cyclists per ride who will commit to raising $1,500 in support of Focus' many resources for strengthening the family. Raising over $2 million last year, the National Bike Ride for the Family continues to be Focus' largest promotional and fund-raising event ever. With this year's individual fund-raising goal being cut in half, Focus hopes that even more cyclists will be encouraged to ride.

Focus will also take this opportunity to bring awareness about new events and ministries within the organization for strengthening the family. Staff members from Heritage Builders, Focus over Fifty, Focus on Your Family's Health, and Focus' nine magazines will be among the guest cyclists.

This "retreat on wheels" is a once in a lifetime experience. Don't miss the adventure! Log onto www.bikerideforthefamily.org for details and join the ride of your choice.

*DATE, REGION and ROUTE:

March 13-15 South Texas: Houston to Dallas

April 3-5 Mid-Atlantic North Carolina: Charlotte Loop

April 24-26 Southeast Georgia: Athens to Stone Mountain

May 15-17 Great Plains Missouri: Kansas City to St. Louis

June 5-7 Northeast Pennsylvania: Lancaster to Gettysburg

June 26-28 Great Lakes Michigan: Detroit Loop

July 17-19 Midwest Minnesota/Wisconsin: Eau Claire, WI to Twin Cities

August 7-9 Northwest Washington/Oregon: Seattle to Portland

August 28-30 West Coast California: Costa Mesa to San Diego

Sept. 18-20 Southwest Colorado: TBA

*2003 schedule is subject to change

For more information, or to contact Focus on the Family, see their website at: www.family.org