DOVER — Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among adult males in Delaware. This is alarming because Delaware’s level of cancer incidence is significantly higher than the national average.

Increasing awareness about prostate cancer is the primary focus of the 12th annual Pedal Away Prostate Cancer Bike Race and Health Fair. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at Eden Hill Medical Center located at 200 Banning St. in Dover.

The annual event is sponsored by the Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition and promotes free community prostate screening programs and educational outreach. Rafael Zaragoza, MD, formerly of Urology Associates of Delaware, was instrumental in starting the coalition with like-minded community members including his son, Michael Zaragoza, MD, also of Urology Associates of Delaware. DPCC was founded in 2011.

The bike event is open to cyclists of all abilities and involves a 25 mile loop through Kent County, with prizes for top finishers. Both competitive and non-competitive categories are available for cyclists. The race also serves as the 40K race for the Delaware Senior Olympics. A picnic lunch is included in the registration fee.

A health fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the finish site. Free PSA vouchers and prostate cancer screening registrations are available. In addition, there will be free health screenings for vision, diabetes, skin cancer, and blood pressure as well as massages and information on healthcare services provided locally. A picnic lunch, including pizza, barbecue and water ice starts at 11 a.m. and is open to the public for $5.

Visit the website to learn more or register for the race. Admission to the health fair is free.