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Ride to Discovery
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 2006-09-24 07:00.Ride to Discovery
Sep 24, 2006 07:00 am
The Irons Oaks Foundation is hosting Ride to Discovery Sept. 24 in south suburban downtown Park Forest. Routes are 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles. Goodie bags are given to the first 1
00 registrants while raffle tickets and T-shirts are available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the purchase of interactive exhibits for Irons Oaks' new Discovery Center. Fee varies dependant on age and form of registration.
Visit the Iron Oaks Foundation Web site or call (708) 481-2330 for more information. http://www.ironsoaks.com/specialprojects.html
Wheelmen’s 36th Anniversary Harmon Hundred
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 2006-09-10 01:00.Wheelmen’s 36th Anniversary Harmon Hundred
Sep 10, 2006
Join the Wheeling Wheelmen Sept. 10, 2006, for a non-competitive bike ride through the backroads of southern Wisconsin on the 36th Anniversary Harmon Hundred. The ride starts and ends at Wilmot Union High School, 11112 308th Avenue, Wilmot, Wis.
Adults pay $15 before Sept. 2, and $20 thereafter. Children 12 and under pay $5. For more information, please call (847) 520-5010 or visit www.wheelmen.com
Rolling on the River
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 2006-09-02 01:00.Rolling on the River
Sep 02, 2006 - Sep 03, 2006
Sample the good life during Rolling on the River Sept. 2-3 in Yorkville and experience outdoor fun while camping on site near the Fox River. Highlights include cycling events for all skill levels, a post ride celebration, an expo and demonstrations, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and Nordic walking demonstrations.
Proceeds benefit the Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund, Prairie Rivers Network and Illinois Stewardship Alliance 2006.
For more information, visit www.rollingriverride.com, or call Marise Robbins-Forbes (217) 429-1870.
Around Illinois Back Roads
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 2006-08-05 01:00.Around Illinois Back Roads
Aug 05, 2006 - Aug 11, 2006
Beginning Aug. 5, ride Illinois’ low-traffic roads with the Joliet Bicycle Club on the weeklong Around Illinois Back Roads tour.
The mechanic-accompanied ride begins and ends at Morris High School, 1000 Union Street Morris, Ill., traveling through Shabbona and Freeport to Galena and returning via Mt. Carroll and Amboy. Riders camp or stay in motels. Shuttle service and meals are provided.
Register before April 1st and ride the 7-day tour for $250 or the Sampler Weekend tour (Aug. 5-6) for $60. Reduced rates for families and children under 12 are available. Tour limit is 150 riders.
For more details, visit www.jolietbicycleclub.org
3rd Annual Veggie Bike and Dine
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 2006-07-22 13:00.3rd Annual Veggie Bike and Dine
Jul 22, 2006 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and EarthSave Chicago partner with local vegan-friendly restaurants to organize and promote Veggie Bike and Dine initiatives. Featured in publications such as the Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago and in the city of Chicago’s Bike Chicago campaign, Veggie Bike and Dine showcases conscious dining at locally owned restaurants and the diversity of Chicago neighborhoods and the surrounding suburbs.
Participating restaurants:
2005: Karyn’s Cooked, Lao Sze Chuan, May St. Café, Supreme Oasis
2004: The Chicago Diner, Karyn’s Fresh Corner, Handlebar Bar & Grill, Lula Café
The event emphasizes the ease of getting around on bicycle, while encouraging people to eat a conscious diet at locally owned restaurants. Veggie Bike and Dine is also part of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s 2006 Top 10 Initiative to expand activities which elevate bicycling within our culture by celebrating bicycling’s vital relationship to food, shopping, entertainment, work, recreation and daily life.
For more information, subscribe to the Veggie Bike.
Melon Metric Ride
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 2006-07-16 06:30.Melon Metric Ride
Jul 16, 2006 06:30 am - 04:00 pm
Join the Naperville Bicycle Club 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16 for a tour of "The Island" of Illinois.
The ride starts at Plano High School, 704 W. Abe St., Plano, Ill. Routes include a 15-mile family ride, and 32-, 62-, and 100-mile courses.
The event has various rest stops. Routes have support and gear. Pre-registration is $15. Day-of registration is $18. Families pay $22.
For more information, visit www.napervillebikeclub.com, or call the Melon Metric hotline at (630) 517-4942.
Hello Healthy Chicago: Creative Approaches to Active Lifestyles
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 2006-07-13 12:15.Hello Healthy Chicago: Creative Approaches to Active Lifestyles
Jul 13, 2006 12:15 pm - 01:15 pm
Lecture description to come. Please check back.
Chicago Cultural Center
77 E. Randolph St.
Claudia Cassidy Theater
Tour De Donut
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 2006-07-08 09:00.Tour de Donut
Presented by
Boeing Employee Bicycle Club
Staunton, IL
Saturday, July 08, 2006
32 miles
start time 9:00am
Tour de Beverly Family Ride
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 2006-07-07 20:13.Beverly Hills Cycling Classic
Beacon School
10700 S. Longwood Drive
Watch more than 125 professional and elite amateur cyclists ride 62 miles around a hilly circuit between Longwood Drive and Seeley Avenue (about 50 laps). The race marks the first leg of the 17-day International Cycling Classic Superweek Pro Tour that visits 12 Midwestern cities.
Bike enthusiasts can participate in the Tour de Beverly, a 5-, 10- or 25-mile family ride. Cost is $10. A free Big Wheel race for kids precedes the Classic and an adjacent festival area features live music and refreshment vendors.
Jul. 7: 6 p.m. Beverly Hills Cycling Classic
Jul. 9: 9 a.m. Tour de Beverly Family Ride
Price: Free.
Phone: 773-233-3100
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