TAMPA, FL (March 6, 2024) - The 12th Annual Dean’s Ride will be held at Keel Farms in Plant City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. 7:30 AM. Over 250 bikers are expected to gather to honor Dean Snyder, a well-known Plant City community leader and YMCA supporter who started the event. He passed away due to cancer in 2013. Proceeds from the event will go to support LIVESTRONG, a free wellness program for cancer survivors and their families as well as other wellness initiatives at the Plant City YMCA.
The Ride will take place along Lake Thonotosassa. Routes range from 60 to 10 miles. Participants will enjoy the scenic Plant City countryside punctuated with the sweet scent of strawberry fields and experience Keel Farms, an iconic Plant City family business renowned for its farming activities along with restaurant and fine beverage selections.
“Dean’s Ride is a Plant City and YMCA tradition to honor Dean Snyder and support the LIVESTRONG program at the Plant City YMCA. It is a highly anticipated community event. This year we are partnering with Keel Farms and they will do the post-ride catering. We thank them for their generosity,” notes Paul Conley, Executive Director, Plant City YMCA.
Pre-ride snacks and refreshments will be available. Post-ride lunch, music, and Keel Farms cider and beverages will also be available for your enjoyment. Keel Farms is located at 5202 Thonotosassa Rd. Registration is still open. Participants are encouraged to register before March 11 when the fee increases.
For media queries, please contact:
Kiran Malik-Khan
Senior Communications Director
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
Kiran.malik-khan@tampaymca.org
813.557.5370