Freeborn County Bike-A-Thon takes its final ride
Published 9:00 am Sunday, May 29, 2016
- The top money raisers for the final Freeborn County Bike-A-Thon pose for a picture with Fritz Moran, front row, far right, who has participated in 40 of the 44 Bike-A-Thons. Pictured, back row, from left, are David Christenson, Joan Mattick standing in for Becky Hopke, Don Munden, David Anderson, Leone Bure, Richard Olson and Mike Bure. Front row, from left, are Steve Friedman standing in for Rachel Friedman, Jacob Moffitt, Megan Thorson, Bria Schrieber, Glen Juveland and Moran. - Provided
The Freeborn County Bike-A-Thon has came to an end after 44 years. During that time, riders have raised over $1.5 million for the American Cancer Society.
The final Bike-A-Thon had 84 numbered riders plus team riders on May 7. Thirty-three riders competed in the 100-mile race. The final riders in were 13 and arrived at 6:25 p.m. Ages of the participants ranged from a 10-year-old and 12-year-old brother and sister team to a 73-year-old man.
Les Anderson volunteered this year, maintaining his perfect record for volunteering at all 44 rides.
Freeborn County Bike-A-Thon committee members Ken Dreyling, Jodi Dreyling, LeAnn Juveland and Cheryl Moran hold a check representing the $24,476.30 raised during this year’s event. Committee members Kent Erlandson and Dave Villarreal are missing from the photo. – Provided
Fourteen individuals received prizes for being the top fundraisers of the year. David Anderson was the top fundraiser, bringing in $3,630.50 in donations. He was followed by Bria Schrieber, who raised $1,365; and David Christenson, who raised $1,308.40.
Other prizewinners included Leon Bure, Jacob Moffitt, Glen Juveland, Steve Rothmier, Rachel Friedman, Richard Olson, Mike Bure, Becky Hopke, Donald Munden, Megan Thorson and Bill Webber.
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