Ride for the Rivers raises $3,000
The weather gods cut cyclists and fundraisers a break on May 14. After days and days of rain, the storm clouds parted and a beautiful day was revealed, a great day for touring South County on a bicycle.
“We had 150 cyclists come out to enjoy the gorgeous day,” reported Jeff Holland, the West/Rhode Riverkeeper. “We were thrilled at the support of the community, especially the Annapolis Bicycle Club. We gave everyone a beautiful view of our watershed and a good feel for why we care about the quality of water here.”
Holland says the bike tours and cookout raised nearly $3,000 to help keep the rivers “fishable, swimmable, kayakable and crab-able.”
Barbecue and fried chicken were served by the Galesville Community Center after the race at Discovery Village in Shady Side, as Shady Side celebrity musician Maggie Sansone played on the hammered dulcimer.