ROBBINSVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Organizers have announced the routes and start times for the 12thAnnual Ride for Autism taking place Saturday, June 9 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ. In its 12th year, the Ride for Autism is a scenic recreational bicycle tour benefitting Autism New Jersey, the largest statewide network of parents and professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with autism and their families.

Starting and finishing at Brookdale Community College, participants can choose from seven route options this year: 10 mile, 25 mile, 50 mile, 62 mile (metric century), 100 mile, the new 125 mile/double metric century or one mile fun ride. The ride is professionally supported with rest stops and SAG vehicles on all routes. The annual post-ride festival features a vendor expo, catered lunch, kids activities, music from the School of Rock and more. Online registration is open through June 1 at http://www.ride4autism.org. Walk up registrations on the day of the event will also be accepted the morning of the event.

The mission of the Ride for Autism is to raise significant awareness and funds for Autism New Jersey which serves as an invaluable resource for individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who support them, said Andy Abere, founder and director of the Ride for Autism. With seven different route options, the Ride has a distance for any cyclist who wants to ride and help solve the puzzle of autism. Register or donate today at http://www.ride4autism.org!

The Ride start times are 7:00am - 100 and 125 mile routes; 8:00am - 50, 62 mile routes; 8:00am - 2:00pm Fun Ride; 9:00am - 25 and 10 mile routes. The route maps for the Ride are available to be downloaded to a GPS from the rides website at: http://bit.ly/JSLjDQ. Registered participants are eligible to enter a drawing to win one of two bikes donated by Fuji Bikes (www.fujibikes.com).

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are usually diagnosed during the first three years of life and are four to five times more prevalent in boys than in girls. ASDs affect approximately 1 in 88 individuals nationally, and 1 in 49 in New Jersey according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The Ride for Autism is produced by g4 Productions (www.g4events.com). To register, for more information or to make a donation to directly support Autism NJ, visit http://www.ride4autism.org.

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Cyclists Gear Up for The 12th Annual Ride for Autism on June 9th Benefitting Autism NJ