WABASH, IN- Visit Wabash County officials announce that Summer Registration for the 15th Annual
Wabash County Dam to Dam Ride(D2D) will change to Last Chance Registration
pricing on August 8th. The ride takes place on Sunday, September 8, and is powered by
INGUARD.
D2D is more than just a ride; it’s a bike tour designed by cyclists for cyclists, featuring six
catered SAG stops. The tour emphasizes camaraderie, outdoor recreation, and the
scenic rural beauty of Wabash County. Over the past 14 years, the event has grown
from 9 riders to nearly 1,000, drawing participants from 24 different states.
INGUARD has committed to supporting the event at the title sponsorship level
consecutively for the last 5 years. INGUARD is a full-service insurance brokerage that
specializes in risk management, insurance placements, and a variety of health benefit
programs. To advance their mission of making healthy choices more accessible,
INGUARD’s President Daniel Schmitz supports events that inspire health in Wabash and
around the region.
“People coming together in the spirit of community health and fun is what INGUARD is
all about,” said Schmitz. “Events like Dam to Dam uplift the health journeys of our friends
and neighbors, and we’re excited to be part of that.”
The event is geared toward cyclists of al riding levels and ages and gives participants
the choice between riding anywhere from 15- 150 miles. D2D is organized by Visit
Wabash County staff with the help of a dedicated group of committee volunteers.
David Mann, Greg Garner, Adam Stakeman, John Trimble, Don Peterson, Chris
Wetherford, Shely Baucco, Mike Paul, and Roger Peebles work tirelessly to ensure that
the event is a success year after year.
“D2D is meant to showcase al that Wabash County has to offer,” said Event Director
and Experiences Manager Stephanie Rogers. “This event would not be possible without
the help of the sponsors and hundreds of volunteers that come together to serve as
ambassadors for Wabash County.”
Volunteers can be found throughout the county running 6 supply and gear (SAG) stops
that are catered specifically to anticipate the various needs of each cyclist. Along with
Wabash County EMA, Wabash City Street Department, Wabash City Parks Department,
Wabash City Police Department, North Manchester Park’s Department, Town Manager
Adam Penrod, Wabash County Sheriff's Department, Wabash County Highway
Department, Wabash County YMCA, and Mayor Scott Long, collectively work together
to ensure the overall safety of the event.
Special thank you to our community health partner, Parkview Wabash Hospital, for
supporting the Liking for Biking club which runs from May to August each year. They
teach road safety and how to build endurance for long-distance rides and are a
perfect place to prepare for the Dam to Dam.
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and a commemorative t-shirt. Thank you to this
year’s sponsors. 2024 sponsors include: Powering Sponsor: INGUARD; Carbon + Sponsors:
Alley Cat Outfitters, 5-Hour Energy, Wabash County YMCA, Borders & Beyond Gallery,
Parkview Wabash Hosptial, Paperworks Inc, and Visit Wabash County; Carbon Sponsors:
City of Wabash, Augie’s Friends, Kroft Chiropractic, Intertech, Inc., Wabash Hardware &
Rental, Ford Meter Box Company, Puckerbrush Photography, The Paper of Wabash
County, Intrasect Technologies, Spirit Wear, Gaunt & Son Asphalt, Inc.; Titanium
Sponsors: Schlemmer Brothers Metalworks, 95.9 Kiss FM, Wabash Valey Chrysler, Kirtlan
Automotive, Midwest Eye Consultants, Crossroads Investment Center, Beacon Credit
Union, Josiah White’s Teen Recovery, Clear Water Systems, 105.9 the Bash, American
Health Network, Red Earth, and David L Mann Financial Advisor; and Aluminum
Sponsors: Town of North Manchester, Paul’s Wel Service, Downs, Tandy, & Petruniw, PC,
Dawes and Pugh CPAs, LLC, Brandt’s Harley-Davidson, Charley Creek Inn, Wabash
County Pork Producers, Downtown Wabash, Inc., Pettit Printing, Inc., LRS, Arc Light
Media, Grow Wabash County, First Farmers Bank & Trust, Manchester Alive, Thorne
Insurance, Grandstaff Hentgen, 950 Speakeasy Bistro, Rettig’s Industrial Supply, Big City
Paints, The Huntington Bicycle Shop, Shepherds Family Auto Group, and Golden Harvest
Trinity Seeds.
Summer Registration is $50 per person with a guaranteed t-shirt until August 8th and Last
Chance pricing is $60 per person and runs through September 8th at noon. Riders under
18 ride for free thanks to sponsorship. Register online now at
VisitWabashCounty.com/dam-to-dam. Registration in person on the morning of the
event is also available.
Those interested in participating or volunteering for the ride can get more information
online at www.visitwabashcounty.com or by calling the Welcome Center at
260-563-7171.Follow Dam to Dam Century Ride on Wabash County Adventure Series
Facebook and Instagram Page
Dam to Dam Century Ride registration open
