Joe is a veteran runner, biker, triathlete, Heat member, and long time friend to many of us “senior” triathletes.   I recommend everyone take time to view his website – http://joeprogress.blogspot.com/  and see his journey.
Pre-registion for the metric centruy is $75 and $35 for the 25 mile option.  Day of race registration is $10 more.  Here is the registration website – http://www.firstgiving.com/BIAC/bike-a-thon-2012
Please consider joining us in this bike ride on Saturday May 5th in Groton.    Thanks – Vin Darcy – HEAT Membership Director

To benefit BIAC, raising funds to provide critical brain injury prevention and resource services throughout CT. Ride from Eastern Point Beach, Groton, CT to Westerly, RI and enjoy beautiful views of historic lighthouses and scenic country roads. Riders, sponsors, and volunteers needed.  For more details visit www.biact.org , call 860-219-0291 x 309 or email Joy Morse at jmorse@biact.org

From Karen A.
Some background:  The ride is a fundraiser for Brain Injury Association of CT.  My personal involvement with the ride has much to with its founder, Joe Damon.  Joe was an ironman triathlete, runner and cyclist.  I met him about 10 years ago through my husband.  He was a friend who was always patient enough to hang back with me on a group ride or offer advice when I was new to cycling.  A few years later he moved to Italy.  While living there he was in a serious car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury.  He returned to the states to complete his recovery.  He has recovered enough to ride a bicycle and for the past 3 years has spent months training for this 62 mile ride.

The 62 miles ride begins at Eastern Point beach in Groton CT near the UConn campus and travels out to Westerly RI and back.  There is also a shorter 25 mile ride.  This ride is a good option for someone looking to do their first metric as it is fairly flat.