Training Rides
Saturday, June 22 – Ride to Remember – for ALZ
Meet at Wallace Lake off Valley Parkway in Berea
Area opens at 9:30 am. 60-milers roll out at 10 am. 30 milers start at 11 am.
Route Overview: The 60-mile route proceeds north (left) from Wallace Lake. Rest stop and turn around at Rocky River marina, then return to Wallace Lake (water stop) and then follow the 30-mile route. The 30-mile route proceeds south (right). The route is mostly flat except for one climb around mile 9. Turn around at Brecksville Rd (Rt 21). Water stop at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church right after the turn around. Follow the Valley Parkway back to Wallace Lake.
Map to: Wallace Lake (opens in new tab)
Details: Registration required. No fee, no minimum fundraising. Goal of $150 (or more) is suggested.
Saturday & Sunday, August 10/11 – Pedal to the Point
Meet at Baldwin Wallace University, Union parking lot, off Tressel St., Berea
Arrive for 6:00 am pictures and a 6:30 am start
Route Overview: Bike MS Pedal to the Point
Map to: Baldwin Wallace College – Union parking lot, off Tressel St. (opens in new tab)
Details: Registration required. $300 min fundraising. Email tom for a discount code.
Saturday, September 14 – Coast to the Oast
Fee Ride – Optional Team Ride.
Meet at Twin Oast Brewing on Catawba Island.
Arrive for a 10 am TEAM start
Route Overview: Scenic tour around Catawba Island. 30 miles. Rest stops and SAG provided. Finish at Twin Oast Brewing. Proceeds benefit Eriesponsible efforts to protect Lake Erie. Free pint glass and one beverage included. Fee Ride.
Map to: Twin Oast Brewing, Catawba (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Saturday, September 28 – Fall Poker Run
Entry Fee $20 in advance, $25 day of event – Public Event.
This is a team fundraiser. We hope you will attend and invite others.
Meet at Brick & Barrel Brewing, 1844 Columbus Ave in the Flats.
Check In and route open at 11 am. Registration closes at 12 noon. Wristband required.
Route Overview: Cycle thru metro Cleveland to visit up to 7 local breweries. Collect playing cards to form a winning hand. No purchase required at any stop. The best 5 card poker hand, as determined by event organizers, get 1/2 the proceeds. The balance goes to our favorite charity, team sunshine. Follow your own route at your own pace to visit participating breweries, or we can provide a route. Return by 5 pm for payout. Winner must be present to win.
Map to: Brick & Barrel Brewing (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Saturday, October 19 – WALK for ALZ
Optional Event for those touched by Alheimer’s.
Meet at Cleveland MetroParks Zoo.
Arrive at 8:30. Opening remarks at 8:45. Walk at 9 am.
Route Overview: Take a casual stroll thru the zoo with others who have been touched by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.
Map to: Cleveland MetroParks Zoo (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Rules of the Road
Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.
Rides are free and unsupported, unless otherwise specified.
If you have any questions or concerns, please ask us.
Disclaimer: Bicycle riding, or cycling, is an inherently dangerous sport. Any rides organized by team sunshine are open to anyone but team sunshine does NOT assume any liability for your participation. By participating, you agree for yourself, your heirs, executors and administrators to waive any and all claims for personal injury and/or damage that you may have against team sunshine including its executive officers, members or representatives for any and all injuries received while taking part in any and all activities organized, sponsored or sanctioned by team sunshine.