Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club to host annual Meat Grinder Bike Ride Saturday, September 23 in Lowville

LOWVILLE- The annual Meat Grinder Bike Ride is coming up in Lewis County to help kick-off the autumn season.

Aimed for Saturday, September 23 at the Maple Ridge Center (7421 E Rd, Lowville, NY 13367), the Meat Grinder is an annual cycling event that raises funds to bring Mennonite Central Committee's mobile meat canner to Maple Ridge, which typically arrives each early spring.

This year, Meat Grinder Lewis County is partnering with Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club to better “meat” your expectations.

"The Mennonite Meat Canning Committee came to us and asked if we would plan the ride part of it," said Rebecca Pate Johnson, board member for Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club.

"The proceeds are still going towards that (the Meat Canning Committee), we're just kind of helping out to try to boost the ride portion and maybe bring in some more proceeds." 

Be sure to listen to our latest on-air coverage with Rebecca Pate Johnson for more details:

Same day registration will be available, but potential participants are encouraged to sign-up online as well. 

The main event, a 50-mile route, will begin at 9:30 a.m., with all other rides, including a pair of 15-mile rides and a family fun ride, all starting at 10:30 a.m (full list and prices available in hyper link above).  

E-bikes will be allowed during this event.

Lunch is aimed to begin serving at 11:30 a.m. Meals will be on a donation basis as part of the fundraising effort ($5 donation is suggested. Price of meal is included with the 50-Mile registration).

Event takes place, rain (snow) or shine. All registrations are final. No refunds but may be able to apply toward a future ride.

Those who are unable to participate, but would still like to donate, can do so here.

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