On Saturday April 9 cycling enthusiasts will once again converge on scenic Talbot County for the TSR Spring Classic, Talbot Special Riders Fourth Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour.
Last year’s Classic was a huge success with more than 325 cyclists. This April TSR anticipates 400 enthusiasts coming primarily from Maryland, Virginia, DC and Delaware, but also from as far away as New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and even South Dakota.
TSR’s Bike Committee has been hard at work fine tuning the fully supported 50 mile half-century recreational bicycle ride along some of the most scenic routes on Talbot County’s Eastern Shore. A 62 mile metric-century and a 25 mile ride are also offered. The TSR Spring Classic starts and ends at Easton Middle School, Peach Blossom Road, Easton, MD 21601, rain or shine. Packet Pick Up is at 7 am. There are three rest stops, and a complimentary lunch is served at the end of the ride at the Middle School.
Besides the beautiful routes through Talbot County’s Eastern Shore, the TSR Spring classic is known for its friendly and helpful volunteers, the home baked cookies and the cream of crab soup served at lunch! The cookies have been a highlight every year, as evidenced by one of the many comments received at the end of the ride: “What a great ride! Thanks to all of the volunteers and fellow riders and to everyone who made cookies! I wanted to go back to each rest stop for more! Thank You!”
All proceeds from the ride will benefit Talbot Special Rider’s scholarship program. Every rider receives a 50% scholarship, keeping the cost of therapy sessions to a minimum, far below those of similar programs in Maryland. No-one is turned away because of inability to pay.
Since 1981 Talbot Special Riders equine therapy program has been enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs, the only program of its kind in Talbot County. The program uses horses to promote each rider’s physical strength, emotional growth and mastery of new skills. TSR brings new meaning to the old adage “There is nothing better for the inside of a person than the outside of a horse.”
We work on coordination and spatial relationships as well as stretching and strengthening exercises. The goal is not to turn out great equestrians, but to build confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of accomplishment by increasing a rider’s attention span while focusing on each one’s ability to take, understand and follow directions. Helping TSR accomplish its mission is the ongoing support from the United Fund of Talbot County.
For more information about the TSR Spring Classic Bike Tour please contact [email protected]. Registration is now open on Active.com/cycling
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