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Ardmore Rock N' Ride: What You Need To Know
Full details of the 2nd annual event have been released. See the music line up, activities, race information, and more here.
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ARDMORE, PA — Saturday, Aug. 20 will mark the Second Annual Ardmore Rock N' Ride music festival and bicycle race, and all the event details are here.
This free, outdoor, family friendly event features an official USA Cycling bike race, a multi-stage concert produced by Ardmore Music Hall, a youth bike race, and a family fun zone, all while benefiting Narberth Ambulance.
Bike categories include Men’s 4/5, 3/4, Men’s pro 1/2, Women’s 5, 3/4/5, Women’s pro 1/2/3, and Master’s 45+ and 55+.
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Entry fees vary from $35 or $40 by category.
Qualifier races will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Additionally, there are two kids categories.
One is for kids 4 to 6 years old (100 meters) and one for kids 7 to 9 years old (200 meters). All kids ride free.
The "Lower Merion Family Race Course Experience" is $5. Helmets are required.
Family and kids races will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Participants must register 2 a.m. Friday.
Parking for racers will be in the West Lot in Suburban Square.
And of course, the day will have activities other than cycling.
The concert lineup is:
Suburban Square
- Mo Lowda and the Humble — 7:15 p.m.
- Cabinet — 5:15 p.m.
- Breakwater — 3:40 p.m.
- Great Time — 2:05 p.m.
Schaufelle Plaza
- Boat House Row (yacht rock tribute) — 5:45 p.m.
- Hoots & Hellmouth — 4:10 p.m.
- Arthur Thomas & The Funkitorium — 2:35 p.m.
- Dead Friends (Grateful Dead tribute) — 1 p.m.
Courtyard Riser
- Sean Hoots — 6:30 p.m.
- Whoaphat Brass Band — 4:40 p.m.
- JP and Pappy play Jon Prine — 3:05 p.m.
An after party at the Ardmore Music Hall will feature Scott Metzger, Andy Hess, and Josh Dion at 9 p.m. Get tickets for the after party here.
A free Family Fun Zone will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Schauffele Plaza.
Attractions in the Family Fun Zone include carnival games, mini golf, an obstacle course, and a mechanical bull.
Organizers hope to raise $300,000 for Narberth Ambulance this year.
Those who wish to donate directly to Narberth Ambulance can do so online here.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the event can sign up online here.
Get sponsorship information online here.
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