Refuge International is hosting the 4th Annual Chainge the World Bike Ride/Run to be held Saturday, May 5, in Gilmer. Bike riders will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful back roads of both Upshur and Camp Counties.

A 1-mile Fun Run/Walk and a 5-K run will start at 7 a.m. Different bike routes will appeal to different levels of riders and include 10, 20, 40, 60 miles and 72 mile rides.

The bike ride starts at 9 am . The longest ride includes a detour to the Los Pinos Vineyard. This is a fully supported ride with rest stops about every 10 miles. The bike ride and runs will start at 104 N. Montgomery, Gilmer Texas.

Refuge International is a compassionate 501(c)3 volunteer organization dedicated to the goal of improving the lives of families and individuals through the collaborative development of sustainable programs in areas where healthcare, adequate nutrition, clean water and education are lacking or non-existent. Refuge International was started in Gilmer and has taken over 100 mission teams to Guatemala.

For more information, please check out the website at www.refugeinternational.com. Riders and runners can register on line or the day of the ride/run. Early registration will be held Friday, May 4 at Wooley G’s from 5 to 8 pm. For more information, contact 903-234-8660 or 903-843-6203.