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Erase the Trace
3rd Annual Charity Cycling Event
May 13, 2023 on the Natchez Trace
10-Mile    30-Mile    70-Mile    Virtual Ride
Beginning and Ending at the Loveless Cafe


Even with the successful removal of a glioblastoma tumor, a trace of cancer cells remain, waiting to attack again.  Erase the Trace is named to reference both the battle with glioblastoma and the Natchez Trace Parkway, where our cyclists will ride. 
 

 
The RideThe RouteFund Cancer Research
Choose from 10-, 30-, and 70-miles
to honor the people in your life
impacted by cancer.
 
Enjoy the scenic Natchez Trace,
including the iconic double
arch bridge on the 30- and
70- mile routes.
Our riders are also fundraisers
supporting cancer research! 
Fundraising minimum is $200.
 

Join the Ride
1) Register to ride and be a part of our fundraising efforts.  Choose your route (10-, 30-, and 70-miles available, as well as virtual) and fundraise for cancer research through your personal webpage.  
 
2) Raise funds by asking your network to donate and support you as you ride for cancer research.  Fundraising minimum of $200 must be met prior to picking up your rider packet on event weekend.  
 
3) Ride and Celebrate!  Enjoy the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway as you ride to Erase the Trace of glioblastoma!  Our ride on May 13 begins and ends at the Loveless Cafe 
 
Donate to Support Our Riders and Our Goal
You can donate to a rider's fundraising goal or to our general fundraising efforts!  Your donation provides crucial research funding for the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, advancing treatment options for Glioblastoma and changing the future of cancer care. 
 
Celebrate with Us
Your efforts are worth celebrating!  Erase the Trace culminates with a celebration at the Loveless Cafe for registered riders, but that's not the only way to celebrate.  Virtually, we'll celebrate by sharing our race bibs, training photos, tracking our progress, and through our group page on Facebook. 
 
Ride Information and Requirements 
Parking: As you enter the Loveless, please drive straight toward the Barn and take a left before the grassy circle to park in the gravel lot on the left side of the Barn.
Start Times:   
      •70-mile route – 7:30am
       30-mile route – 8:45am *Time Change
       10-mile route – 8:45am *Time Change
 
Rest Stop Locations:
      •Rest Stop #1 @ Timberland Park
       Rest Stop #2 @ Garrison Creek
       Rest Stop #3 @ Gordon House

Logistics:
•Minimum age to ride is 16.
•Helmets are required at all times. No exceptions.
•Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles are available to transport any cyclists in need.  No personal vehicles will be allowed on the route or at the rest stops.
Review and follow our Cycling Safety policies at all times.

Packet Pickup: Prior to Ride at the Check-in Table
•Your Erase the Trace packet includes:
•Your Rider Bib Number
•Event Details
•Swag Bag and sponsor giveaways
• You must have met your minimum fundraised amount of $200 to pick up your packet.

Fundraising:
•The fundraising minimum of $200 must be met before picking up your rider packet.  \.
•To receive a jersey or bib shorts as a fundraising recognition item prior to the event on May 13, 2023, the fundraising level for those items must be met by March 10, 2023.
•Fundraising recognition items earned after March 10, 2023, will be sent to participants within 4-6 weeks of the event.
 


Our Founder Scott Hamilton, who spent most of his career upside down in the rink doing his signature backflip, has taken his platform as an Olympic Gold Medalist and used his force for good, establishing the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (CARES) and empowering all of us to Turn Cancer Upside Down™! Launched in 2014, CARES is a national 501(c)3 dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient.
Thanks to our dedicated community of supporters, CARES provides funding to like-minded healthcare partners nationwide for research, cancer patient support services, and cancer patient ancillary services. CARES, which stands for Cancer Alliance for Research, Education, and Survivorship, is creating a network built on strong partnerships with leading institutions, cancer organizations, and researchers from across the nation.
 

Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient.  Financial and other information about our charity’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting the Executive Director at P.O. Box 360468 Franklin, TN 37068 or (844)726-8884.  The headquarters of this organization is located at:  4588 Carothers Parkway Franklin, TN  37069.  Our Tax I.D. Number is 47-2328142.  Registration in a state does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, Inc. by that State.