Ardmore Food Pantry Joins Main Line Bike Race

ARDMORE, PA – The inaugural Main Line Bike Race set for this weekend has a new feature that makes the race even more meaningful, as the Ardmore Food Pantry will be joining the day's events.

At the race, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 in Ardmore, cyclists and spectators are encouraged to bring donations of canned goods and non-perishables to donate to the pantry, according to Narberth Ambulance.

Narberth Ambulance said items including cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna and canned chicken are needed.

Donation drop off areas will be located throughout the race course.

All race proceeds will support the operations of Narberth Ambulance, which responds to 911 calls in Lower Merion and Haverford Townships, as well as the boroughs of Narberth, Conshohocken, and West Conshohocken. Narberth Ambulance provides pre-hospital emergency care and medical transportation to nearly 145,000 residents and volunteers and employees are state certified paramedics and EMTs.

The 6-corner criterium-style bike race, consisting of a one-mile loop through Ardmore will include a community ride/race for children, a food donation drive, and a variety of community-focused activities throughout the day as spectators watch riders compete along the race loop.

The loop runs along Lancaster Avenue, West Athens Avenue, School Lane, East Athens Avenue, and Rittenhouse Place.

Watch a video of the race course below:

A food and music area and a kids’ fun zone will be provided by the Ardmore Business Association.

The event is being coordinated with the professional assistance of Human Zoom Bikes & Boards.

Categories for the race include Women’s 5, 3/4/5, and 1/2/3; Men’s 4/5, 3/4, and Men’s Pro 1/2. There are also Master’s 45+ and 55+ categories. Kids in the 4/5/6 and 7/8/9 categories ride without cost.

Prizes range from medals to $2,000 in winnings.

Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. and race start times range from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., depending on your category.

Entry fees are $30 or $37, again, depending on your category. Kids up to 9 years old race for free.

The deadline for online registration is Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. An additional $10 fee will be charged if you register the day of the event. There will be no charge for race spectators. Register for the race online here.

Visit the race's website for more information.

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