Get ready for the Grand Fundo bike ride on Saturday, July 23

Ride your bike through the scenic Pioneer Valley in the JAM Fund GRAND FUNDO on Saturday, July 23. This year’s event includes new routes, more gravel roads and a new start and finish location. The one-day fundraiser bike ride starts and ends at Cummington Fairgrounds in Cummington, Massachusetts. Riders have an option to pedal the 29-mile Mini Fundo, 46-mile Fundo or the 65-mile Grand Fundo. Along the way, riders can fuel up with drinks and snacks at fully-stocked rest stops. Make sure you don’t miss the signature Fluffernutter, peanut butter and blueberry sandwiches! After the ride, participants are treated to beer, barbecue and other refreshments. During the post-ride festivities, the JAM Fund will celebrate its newest group of grant recipients who are receiving a JAM Fund Grant, awarded to cyclists who show a commitment to the sport and to being a better member of society.

The Grand Fundo is JAM Fund’s biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds go to the non-profit’s development program and to providing grants to deserving riders. Your participation makes a difference. For more details about the event, see GrandFundo.com. Register online until July 19 at BikeReg.com or at the fairgrounds on the morning of the bike ride.

The JAM Fund is a 501c3 organization created in 2003 by Jeremy Powers, Alec Donahue and Mukunda Feldman, three great friends brought together in their passion for cycling. JAM Fund’s mission is to help motivated, young cyclists to reach their potential on and off the bike while not being limited by finances. To learn more, visit www.jamcycling.org.