Door County’s Ride for Nature Registration Opens March 1

Registration for Door County’s newest century ride, the Ride for Nature to benefit The Ridges Sanctuary, will open March 1.

In addition to the century distance, the 2011 Ride for Nature scheduled for Saturday, June 18 will feature 50, 25 and 15-mile routes along the scenic back roads of the peninsula. Participants of all cycling abilities will have the opportunity to pedal the peninsula’s less-travelled roads to benefit The Ridges Sanctuary, Wisconsin’s oldest nonprofit nature preserve.

The 23rd annual ride is being organized for the second year by the Peninsula Pacers, the group responsible for the success of the Door County Half Marathon.

“We’re looking forward to using our experience from organizing last year’s ride to fine tune the 2011 Ride for Nature into a top-notch, boutique event on Wisconsin’s silent sports calendar,” said Brian Fitzgerald, Ride Director and Peninsula Pacers co-owner.

Founded in 1937 by pioneers in Wisconsin’s conservation movement, The Ridges Sanctuary protects over 1,600 acres of forests and wetlands and is one of the most biologically diverse areas in Wisconsin. For more information visit http://www.ridgessanctuary.org.

The Ride for Nature is presented by Door County Living magazine, and main sponsors include the Baileys Harbor Cornerstone Pub, Baileys Harbor Community Association, Baileys Harbor Yacht Club, Main Street Market, Ministry Door County Medical Center and Nor Door Sport & Cyclery.

The Peninsula Pacers, LLC is dedicated to organizing professionally-run sporting events created to celebrate and benefit the Door County community. For more information or to register visit http://www.ridefornature.com or call 920.421.1509.