THE DEETS
WHAT: a 7-day cycling trek from Baltimore, MD to Deep Creek, MD and back. Join ONE day during the seven-day event. Daily mileage breakdowns and route descriptions can be found below.
WHEN: the ride begins on July 16 and ends July 22, 2022.
WHO: The HUSTLE is an event for cyclists who are comfortable covering 40+ miles per day and are able to have transportation to the start and from the end of their leg(s).
WHERE: The HUSTLE begins in Baltimore, MD at Ulman House, and travels to Deep Creek, MD before looping back to end at Horizon Day Camp in Baltimore, MD.
WHY: Funds support three amazing nonprofits who are dedicated to closing the gap on cancer care: Respite Retreats, Horizon Day Camp, and the Ulman Foundation.
HOW: Register for your preferred leg(s) at give.ulmanfoundation.org/the-HUSTLE. When you sign up you commit to fundraising $1,000 per leg, or $4,000 for the 7-day experience. All proceeds benefit our beneficiaries and are tax deductible.
THE ROUTE
DAY 1, July 16
74.9 Miles – Easy – Minimal climbing, mostly paved paths
Ulman House [Baltimore, MD] –> Manor Hill Tavern [Ellicott City, MD]
DAY 2, July 17
95.2 Miles – Easy/Moderate – Rolling Hills
Manor Hill Tavern [Ellicott City, MD]–> Buddylou’s Eats Drinks & Antiques [Hancock, MD]
DAY 3, July 18
86.2 Miles – Hard – Heavy Duty Hills
Buddylou’s Eats Drinks & Antiques [Hancock, MD] –> Hampton Inn [Frostburg, MD]
DAY 4, July 19
43.2 Miles – Moderate – Rolling Hills with Few Big Climbs
Best Western [Le Vale, MD] –> Suites at Silver Tree [Oakland, MD]
DAY 5, July 20
105 Miles – Hard Climbs – High Speed 8 Mile descent into Frostburg
Suites at Silver Tree [Oakland, MD] –> Holiday Inn Express & Suites [Clear Spring, MD]
DAY 6, July 21
78.3 Miles – Moderate – Rolling Hills
Holiday Inn Express & Suites [Clear Spring, MD] –> Mikey & Mel’s Deli [Fulton, MD]
DAY 7, July 22
30.1 Miles Easy Ride but urban cycling
Mikey & Mel’s Deli [Fulton, MD] –> Boys Latin [Baltimore, MD]
THE BENEFICIARIES
FAQ’s
About The HUSTLE
When Peter Watts discovers a new passion, he goes all in. A friend pointed out a good deal on a used road bike, and within weeks Peter was putting in heavy mileage and planning a multi-day bike tour. He jumped into a charity ride soon after, and got hooked on fundraising and making more of his cycling by connecting it to a mission.
Now, after having raised nearly $100,000 for cancer causes over the past five years, Peter has channeled his passions into creating his ideal ride for a reason; The Hustle is a movement to support the cancer community. Elevating inclusivity, Peter has selected three nonprofit organizations – each offering distinct services to varying age groups – but all focused on relieving the suffering that cancer can cause.
When he’s not on his bike, or fundraising, you can find Peter behind the lens, as owner of The Five Arrows Media, a Maryland-based photography studio.
The Hustle will be a bit of a sufferfest, but it’ll all be over in just seven days, and its impact will last a lifetime for the cancer patients who benefit. Reach out to Peter if you’ve got questions to be answered or need a pep talk on why you CAN do this!
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