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Plans are in place for the 2010 Merchants Bank Christian Elder Memorial 900, a cross country charity bicycle ride benefiting Kids N’ Kinship, a Dakota County Minnesota mentorship organization.

The ride includes its first female participant, Kathy Kelly , and will cover a route traveling country roads primarily in Iowa where the riders will visit six minor league ballparks.

Returning riders include John Elder, Dennis Hill, Bob Benda, Jay Saterbak and Bob Porter. For the fifth consecutive year Gordy Clough will serve as the support driver.

The ride will begin May 27 in Davenport , Iowa , and finish June 12 at Merchants Bank in Apple Valley , Minnesota .

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. KATHRYN BEATTYKATHRYN BEATTY 05/19/2010 at 12:01 PM ET
    As a Kids 'n Kinship mentor to a beautiful little girl, I can attest that this is a wonderful organization doing great things for kids! Thanks, John and the other riders
  2. Elizabeth ElderElizabeth Elder 04/30/2010 at 09:14 AM ET
    In memory of my best friend, Christian. Good luck riders! I love you Dad.
  3. Justin ElderJustin Elder 04/22/2010 at 08:24 AM ET
    Good luck CEM Riders and have fun!

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