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The 18th Annual Second Sight® Bike-A-Thon

On September 16, 2007, the Guide Dog Foundation held its 18th annual Second Sight® Bike-A-Thon and couldn’t have asked for a more ideal day: a near-cloudless sky; just the right temperature for a bike ride; enthusiastic participants eager to hit the open road. The perfect weather helped bring out the riders – this year, over 300 showed up to tour Long Island’s North Shore and raise money for the Foundation’s programs.
 
With rides ranging from 10 miles for novice riders to 65 miles for expert riders, people of all abilities were able to participate – including some of our graduates from our guide dog program.  For these folks, a team of riders volunteered to ride tandem bikes. A tandem bike can allow people who are blind or visually impaired share the joy of cycling with a sighted captain.
 
Upon their return to the Foundation, participants were treated to lunch, and visits with our dogs in training.
 
This popular event raises money for the Foundation's mission to improve the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired or who have other special needs.

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Rider's gather outside of the Guide Dog Foundation's national headquarters. Riders on a bicycle for two pull a small child on extension to the bicycle. Riders await the start of the Bike-A-Thon. DSCF1582
Bikers prepare to mount up outside the Guide Dog Foundation Student Residence. Tandem bikers set out on the course. Riders enjoy a cool drink at a picnic table at the Guide Dog Foundation. Bicycles parked in the shade on the Guide Dog Foundation's nature walk.