Hope Lodge in Hershey will be the starting point for bicycling enthusiasts June 27, as they begin their journey through eastern Pennsylvania for the American Cancer Society's third annual Pennsylvania Hope Ride.

Cyclists will pedal more than 140 miles through four counties in two days.

The Pennsylvania Hope Ride raises money and awareness for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodges and additional patient programs.

The start and end points are what set this ride apart. Out of the 31 American Cancer Society Hope Lodge facilities across the nation, Pennsylvania is home to two.

The Hope Lodge of Central Pennsylvania will serve as the starting point of the ride and the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Cheltenham, serving patients traveling to the Philadelphia area for cancer treatment, will host at the finish line.

Riders of all skill levels can participate in one or both days of the Pennsylvania Hope Ride.

Participating cyclists pay a registration fee and are provided with tips to reach individual fund-raising goals.

The ride also includes an overnight stay in a dorm at Kutztown University campus, all meals, rest stops and support from mechanics and safety personnel.

Volunteer participation is also being recruited for route support along the ride.

Cyclists and route volunteers may sign up for the event by visiting pahoperide.org or by calling the American Cancer Society at 717-533-6144.