Bicycling
fundraiser
ready to roll
By Kelsey DeClue Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s inaugural event, local cyclists are organizing yet another bike ride just for women. The Girlfriend Ride returns to Columbus and the surrounding area on June 19. Registration is required and is available for $25 until June 1. Registration is also available at a higher price from 8 to 10 a.m. on the day of the ride. Last year, more than 400 riders participated, and more than $6,000 was raised for Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. The Girlfriend Ride offers 10K, 25K and 50K routes through the streets of Columbus and Bartholomew County countryside. Along the routes, sponsors provide pit stops for participants, offering services ranging from massages to shopping opportunities to food and beverage samples. Information: girlfriendride.org or Debbie Smith at 546-4916.