Enjoy a variety of scenic bike routes, local food, music performed by Dragon Wagon and activities for kids this Sunday at the Ecology Center’s 41st annual Eco Adventure Fundraiser.
Join the Ecology Center for the 41st Annual Eco Adventure Fundraiser featuring five bike routes on Sunday.
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Eco Ride will start and end at Ann Arbor’s Riverside Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will raise money to support the work done by the Ecology Center. Check-in and finish times vary depending on the route.
Courses for all ability and age levels are available as well as a route suited for walkers and roller-bladers. Participants in the event select one of five routes ranging from 2 to 55 miles long.
- Tour De Falls (2 miles)- Check in opens at 10 a.m.
- Tour DeHoop (10 miles)- Check in opens at 9 a.m.
- Tour DeEcoArtFarmSolar (10 miles)- Check in opens at 9 a.m.
- Comine DeTours (20 miles)- Check in opens at 9 a.m.
- Tour De Classic (55 miles)- Check in opens at 7:30 a.m.
Riders are asked to raise money in order to bike in the event. During registration, participants can select their level of donation.
- EcoSprout (Under 18 years old)- $25
- EcoRider (18 years or older)- $50
- EcoFamily (Parents riding with children)- $100
- EcoStar (Super-fund-racer level 1)- $500
- EcoSuperHero (Super-fund-racer level 2)- $1,000
- EcoLeader (Super-fund-racer level 33)- $2,500
Money can be raised directly from the 'fund-racer' profile made by each participant. The top fundraisers will win prizes donated by local businesses.
Those not riding in the event are invited to join the festival for food, music and activities.
For further information about registration and a full description of the courses, visit the Ecology Center’s website.
Chelsea Hoedl is an intern reporter for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at choedl@mlive.com.