100s of Hudson Valley Cyclists Ride Sunday to Raise Funds for Westchester, NYC Residents in Need

HARRISON, NY — On Sunday, hundreds of bicyclists will converge on the campus of Purchase College for the annual Hudson Valley Bike Ride of the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (The Jewish Board).

The 10-mile event is expected to raise $700,000 for the organization’s mental health, domestic violence, and supportive housing programs, which help 43,000 New Yorkers of all religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds each year who live as far north as Westchester County and as far south as Staten Island.

There are three different ride lengths with three different registration and start times. The 10-mile ride goes around the Westchester County Airport, the 25-mile route continues up into North Castle and the 62-mile ride starts at 7 a.m. for a route that extends up through Bedford.

The event is expected to raise $700,000 for the organization’s mental health, domestic violence, and supportive housing programs, which help 43,000 New Yorkers of all religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds each year who live as far north as Westchester County and as far south as Staten Island.

The rides is known for being physically difficult, even at the 10-mile length, due to the steep hills and topography of the area. It is also known to be one of the more scenic rides, and riders get evenly-spaced incredible rest stops with delicious food as well as a fantastic finish line BBQ with live music and dancing. All riders receive a t-shirt.

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