Ride with the Pedal for Alzheimer's Team on Day 1 as they begin their 1098 mile fundraising journey . You cn choose to ride with the team on the 68 mile route or choose a 51mile or 23 mile alternate route. Also, pending interest, we are considering a family friendly 10 mile route. These rides take you through rolling hills, beautiful vistas and challenging climbs from Knoxville to Sevierville. Join us afterwards for a quick celebration with the team and all their friends.
Riders are encouraged to download Strava routes providing turn by turn routes straight to your device. See the composite map below. There are two rest stops at miles 21 and 52 with a bottle fill at mile 42.
Download your strava route:
Strava 68 mile route
Strava 51 mile route
Strava 23 mile route
Strava 10 mile route
Event Date: Sunday September 27, 2019
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Start Location: 900 Volunteer Landing Ln
Knoxville, TN 37915
Price: $60.00 Race Fee
For more info contact info@pedalforalzheimers.org Subject: Pedal For Alzheimers
Key facts about Alzheimer’s include:
- Worldwide, there are an estimated 47 million people living with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Nationwide, there are 5.7 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million in the United States alone.
- Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States
- 1 in 3 seniors will die with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The disease kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
- In Tennessee, there are an estimated 110,000 people living with Alzheimer’s.
- 16.1 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia's.These caregivers provided an estimated 18.4 billion hours of care valued at over $232 billion.
- This year, Alzheimer’s and other dementia's will cost the nation $277 billion. By 2050, these costs could rise as high as $1.1 trillion.
- Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops the disease.
About the Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research,to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
About Pedal for Alzheimer’s
Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. is a 501c3 non-profit charitable platform committed to organizing cycling events to raise money, create awareness, and provide education towards the mission of finding a cure for Alzheimer’s. Visit pedalforalzheimers.org for more information. Follow the Pedal for Alzheimer’s team on Social Media @PedalForAlz.