Mark your ride calendars for Saturday, Sept. 19, the date of the third annual Pedal the Petrified, a non-competitive cycling tour of Petrified Forest National Park presented by Northland Pioneer College Friends and Family. This ride is limited to only 200 riders, who will enjoy a supported ride for all levels and capabilities. The event features a choice of both 36 and 60-mile routes, with stops for food and water approximately every five miles. The Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert are breathtaking, so the ride is a unique experience. This is not a race, but a non-competitive tour of the national park. There are many opportunities to stop at scenic overlooks and information markers to learn about the area and take photos. The $80 registration fee includes entrance to the national park, a ride T-shirt and cap, and all refreshments and support services, including a shuttle for 36-mile riders and their bikes to return to their vehicles. All proceeds support student scholarships at NPC. Register early to join the select group of 200 riders to experience this exceptional cycling opportunity. Go to www.npc.edu/pedal4scholarships to register, learn more and see photos of last year’s ride. For more information, call Betsyann Wilson at 1-800-266-7845, ext. 6245, or Lisa Jayne at ext. 7418.