Ernie's Ride 2024
Ernie’s Ride is a group of friends on a self-supported (no assistance vehicle) ride, typically, on the second weekend in August (Friday – Sunday) to be close to Ernie's birthday in early August. This year’s ride will take place Friday, August 9 - Sunday, August 11. This challenging ride is an event created to raise funds, prayers, and awareness for four pro-life women’s centers here in Warren, Butler, Greene, & Auglaize Counties. The Community Pregnancy Center is located in Middletown, Ohio. Family Life Center of Auglaize County is in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Hope Rising Pregnancy Center is in Xenia, Ohio. Elizabeth's New Life Center is located in my hometown of Lebanon, Ohio. In the first eight years, Ernie's Ride has raised just under $170,000 in pledges - and 100% of it goes to the centers!
The premise of the ride is very straight-forward: Riders complete as much of the 320-mile distance between the Ohio River, in Cincinnati, and Lake Erie, in Cleveland, as possible during the 3-day event. You can see information on past rides on the tab above. And, you can read more about the history, the Centers, the Ernie’s Ride Cycling Kit, and more by using the navigation tabs at the top of this page. This year, 2024, is the ninth Ernie's Ride.
You can be a part of Ernie's Ride 2024 by sponsoring a rider a set amount per mile. When Ernie’s Ride 2024 is over, you make your donation directly to the Center you have chosen based on the total number of miles (320-mile max) your sponsored rider has covered. It will be here before we know it!
If you'd like to sponsor, you just visit the “Sponsor” section, and pick the rider you want to sponsor and the Center to which you wish to donate. Then tell us your name, email address, City, and State, and the amount per mile you are sponsoring. The website will even calculate your maximum commitment for you! After the ride, we email you with the final total of your sponsorship and a link, address, and instructions to fulfill your pledge. We don’t handle the money. Your donation goes directly to the Center!
You might say: “Why don’t I just give a set amount?” Well, you could. And, you can. Anytime. But that’s not what we are doing here. We are making a focused push to challenge us all to give big. The ride is part of your motivation to do so. Your per-mile pledge is THE motivation for riders to keep pedaling and to share the benefits of their joy of riding. As the miles roll by, and fatigue creeps in, we will continue to pedal knowing that each mile means life to women, babies, and families in our area. Plus, you can follow the riders' progress virtually via our LiveTrack!
Soli Deo Gloria!
Godspeed,
Doug
Sponsor
After the Ride is completed, and the miles have been tallied, you will be contacted with the total amount of your pledge and a link for payment. Contact will be made via the email address that you leave below. All gifts are tax-deductible & confidential.
Total Pledged for this Rider: $0.00/mi
Total Pledged for this Center: $0.00/mi
Total Pledged for Ernie's Ride 2024: $68.34/mi
Meet the 2024 Ernie's Riders
Doug Shope
Doug is 64 and lives in Lebanon, Ohio with his wife Judy. They will celebrate 42 years of marriage this December. Their older son, Andrew, lives in Utah with his wife Abigail. Their younger son, Tim & their daughter-in-law, Courtney, are raising Doug & Judy's twin grandsons - Rhett & Casey -- in Tennessee. Doug & Judy attend Alpha Church of the Nazarene, where Doug is the Pastor.
Chad Settlage
Chad is 52 years old. He & his wife, Amy, attend The Community Church where they are integral parts of the Worship Band "Contagious". He & Amy are part owners of a business in Lebanon. They have a son, Tevin, and a daughter, Madyson, son-in-law Luke Williams, grandsons, Bowie & Ryre. This is Chad's 7th Ernie's Ride.
Scott Wright
Scott Wright is 56 years old and lives in Loveland, Ohio with his wife, Jenny. Their first daughter, Katie is married to Tyler Aberle and they reside in Columbus. Their younger daughter, Lauren, resides in Loveland. Scott & Jenny attend Faith Bible Church where he serves on the Audio Visual and Technology Teams. This will be Scott's 6th year on Ernie's Ride.
James Kenniv
James is 57 years old and has been married to his wife, Kristen, for 32 years. They have 7 children, and 5 grandchildren. James is the worship pastor at Faith Bible Church in Cincinnati. This will be James' 3rd Ernie's Ride.
Dave Kenniv
Dave Kenniv is 53 & lives in Mason, Ohio with his wife, Beth, of 29 years. They have 3 children, John (24, married to Evylyn), Ben (22), and Elisha (19). Dave has owned and worked at Olive Tree Custom Building for 20+ years. His goal for Ernie's Ride, as always, is to outride James (his brother) This is Dave's 2nd Ernie's Ride!
Dave Huff
Dave Huff is 59 years old and lives in Lebanon, Ohio. He and his wife Shari have two daughters, Lauren & Emily. They attend Faith Bible Church in Mason. Dave has his own computer consulting business and serves at his church as the chief audio engineer.
Luke Williams
Luke Williams is 34 years old and lives in Middletown, Ohio with his wife Madyson and their two sons, Bowie & Ryre. Luke's wife, Madyson, is the daughter of Ernie's Rider, Chad Settlage.
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown is 61 years old and lives in Saint Mary's with his wife of 41 years, Sherri. They have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. They are proudly pro-life. This will be Kevin's 4th year of riding Ernie's Ride.
Zach Metzger
Zach Metzger is 31 & lives in New Knoxville, Ohio with his wife, Linzee, of 9 years. They have 5 children, Jayden (12), Hunter and Holden (11), Makenna (8) and Hudson (6). Zach owns & works at Metzger Firewood and Tree. This is Zach's first Ernie's Ride!
Scott Stone
Scott Stone is 52 and he lives in Liberty Township. with his wife, Valerie, of 29 years. They have three children: Elijah (24), Jake (22), and Addi (15). Scott has worked in the field of telecommunications for almost 30 years. He attends church at Center Pointe in Liberty Township. This will be Scott’s 1st Ernie’s Ride.
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