'Get to challenge yourself': Bike Around the Buttes kicks off with proceeds funding diabetic camp

Apr. 15—Bike Around the Buttes began about four decades ago by a diabetic individual who organized an annual ride from Sutter to Redding, according to 2024 director Mike Ferrier.

Over the years, the tradition transitioned to solely the Sutter area with the starting point being Sutter Youth Organization, at 7740 Butte House Rd., the last few years, Ferrier said. Saturday's ride featured different lengths and 650 riders making their way around the Buttes and through portions of Live Oak and other areas to help support an annual diabetic camp.

All the proceeds help fund a weeklong event at Lake McCumber where similar individuals are together undergoing similar diseases.