Ride for Natasha

6:45 AM Meet Up - Bicycle Checks and Rider Prep
7:15 AM Ride Begins
11:30 AM Ride Ends & Photo Ops
This ride honors Natasha H. Pettigrew and all unsung heroes while recognizing the milestones in Prince George's County for cycling and pedestrians.
The ride will begin in parking lot 1, Jericho City Drive & Brightseat Road. All levels of Riders are Welcome!. Two Routes are available for all levels of riders.
We have a 46-mile ride to the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial in Annapolis, MD, and a 15-mile local ride in PG County, MD. These routes split at mile 6.9. Check the Cue Sheets for Details.
On the way down to Annapolis we will have a unified ride at a conversational pace, based on your riding level.
If you are riding to Annapolis, the rest stop has food and bathrooms available inside the nearby restaurants. If you want to grab a bite to eat, please do so once you arrive at the rest stop to eat and roll out in time when the group leaves.
SAG will be provided for both routes.
There are more collisions in PG County involving pedestrians in any of the other counties… our ride sends a message that the roads belong to all of us, and we must respect the streets and the cyclists.
Natasha was hit and killed on September 19th, 2010, while riding her bicycle as she trained for a Half Ironman. The driver hit her and continued home with Natasha's bicycle lodged under her SUV. This ride calls attention to the need for keen awareness so that everyone can share the road resources. In addition, the ride helps to remember the loss of a beautiful lady who was gone too soon!!!
Thank you for you are much appreciated,
All the best,
Kenniss Henry (Natasha's Proud Mom)
Please note: Commemorative Bench for Natasha Pettigrew.
INFORMATION
EMAIL: ridingfornatasha@gmail.com
(Title Line – Ride for Natasha)
TEXT: 240-271-2915
CYCLIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Arrive early and be ready to leave on time.
2. FOR SAFETY REASONS, (NO LOUD MUSIC)-HEADPHONES, PLEASE. We need everyone able to hear other riders, cars, etc. Single earpiece for Nav/GPS is okay. Best for Cycling SHOKZ Headphones
3. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! NO HELMET, NO RIDE.
4. CARRY A SPARE TUBE, PATCH KIT, PUMP, WATER BOTTLE, AND SNACK.
5. Carry identification and emergency money.
6. Practice safety and obey all traffic laws.
7. Do not "bike off" more than you can do. Go on rides within your ability, interest, and experience level.
8. If you get a flat tire, you are responsible for having a spare inner tube and changing your tire.
9. MAKE SURE YOUR BICYCLE IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!
There is no fee for this ride; however, to help keep this yearly event possible, please donate $5 or more to PayPay.Me/KennissHenry
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
CUE SHEETS:
46 Mile Natasha Ride to Annapolis, Md 2021
15 Mile Natasha Ride PG County 2021