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Oct
19
2019
7:00 AM
to 12:30 PM
Fourth Mayors' Binational Bicycle Ride Category: Events

All are invited to join 4FrontED leaders in the Fourth Mayors’ Binational Bicycle Ride, set to begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, in the east parking lot of the Yuma Civic Center. The bicyclists will take off on a route through Somerton, Gadsden and San Luis—to experience the beauty and charm of the southwestern Arizona region before finishing in San Luis Rio Colorado (SLRC), Sonora.
Cycled at a leisurely pace in increments, the family-friendly ride stretches over 25 miles and provides a unique opportunity to experience the binational 4FrontED region. Those wishing to finish the ride in full will cross the U.S.-Mexico border at San Luis Port of Entry I, and are reminded to bring proper documentation for their return to the United States. SLRC Mayor Santos Gonzalez Yescas will host a finisher’s celebration at a park near San Luis Rio Colorado’s City Hall, with live music, local craft and food vendors, and medals for bicyclists.

More information on participation:
• Bicyclists of all ages and levels are welcome; those under 18 are to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• No prior experience necessary. The ride will be guided by area public safety for the public’s safety along the route and in case anyone needs any assistance.
• All participants are to bring their own bicycle, helmet, and proper documentation to cross the international border.
• Sunscreen and comfortable athletic attire is recommended.
• Arrive at the Yuma Civic Center’s parking lot at 7:00 a.m. for registration and to fill out a waiver. City and County leaders will be on site at the parking lot to welcome the crowd and give brief speeches before embarking on the route.
• The first 300 people to arrive for the 7 a.m. registration will receive a free, official participant’s t-shirt. A variety of sizes are available. No pre-orders or holds.

Contact Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist Lucy Valencia at (928) 373-5016 or Lucy.Valencia@YumaAz.gov with any questions. If you would like to participate in the event as a sponsor, contact Executive Director of 4FrontED Nazzer Mendez at (928) 373-5013 or nmendez@4frontED.org.

Yuma, AZ
Yuma AZ
www.yumaaz.gov
Somerton AZ
www.cityofsomerton.com
San Luis AZ
www.cityofsanluis.org
Wellton AZ
www.town.wellton.az.us
Calexico CA
www.calexico.ca.gov
El Centro CA
www.cityofelcentro.org
San Luis Rio Colorado MX
Mexicali MX
Cocopah Tribe
www.cocopah.com
Quechan Tribe
www.quechantribe.com