The Ride

Hearts were pounding and legs were peddling on Saturday, March 15th at the 4th annual Mercy Health Partners’ The Ride event, emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular fitness. Fifty one teams (408 cyclists) metered more than 4,100 miles on “trainer mounted” bicycles, competing for a variety of prizes. Over $70,000 was raised at this year’s The Ride-- bringing the grand total to over $182,000—in support of the Mercy  H.E.A.R.T. Center’s Charles F. Schuler, Jr. Memorial Fund. Through these proceeds, the H.E.A.R.T. Center has been able to purchase the following equipment and provide the following services:

• A high-performance 12-lead Electrocardiography machine
• An Emergency Call System for H.E.A.R.T. Center Client’s
• Four new vital signs automatic blood pressure monitoring systems
• A state-of-the-art testing monitor for Heart Failure patients
• Educational materials, such as informational posters, anatomical models, video tapes, and twelve televisions for patients to view while exercising
• Two body fat analyzers and two 600 pound capacity digital scales
• The purchase of 2 Cybex Arc Trainers and 3 Ellipticals.
• The purchase of 5 Treadmills (2 for special patient populations)
• Host the 2008 “Healthy U” Community Event with Joe Piscatella
• Provide assistance to patients who did not have the financial resources to           participate in the Center’s cardiac rehabilitation program

Special thanks to our 2008 The Ride Sponsors and Partners:

Shape Corporation-Major Sponsor

The 5th annual, The Ride is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2009.  There are several ways to be involved with this exciting community event!

Form a Team-Anyone can form a team consisting of eight members and one alternate.  Each team must provide one bike to be mounted on a trainer.  Team members will ride for 25 minute intervals.  Entry fee is $400 per team.  Some teams ask an area business or agency to sponsor their team.

Be a Volunteer-Don’t want to sweat? Volunteer to help on race day, or for set up the Friday before the event.

Be an Event Sponsor-Recognition is based on sponsorship level (starting at $500/year for 3 years)

Be a Supporter-Make a donation of any amount to support a team and help them raise funds for the Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center.

To participate in The Ride 2009 or for more info, please call (231) 672-4814. 

2008 The Ride Brochure

The Ride 2008 Results:

2008 Team Totals
2008 Heat Totals
2008 Individual Totals
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Heat Totals 12:30
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