Long After Twilight Ends Ride - Chicago, IL
Join up to 9,000 bicyclists on Saturday night/Sunday morning in July for Friends of the Parks’ L.A.T.E. Ride. Enjoy a 25-mile ride through Chicago's neighborhoods and along the lakefront. Cycle past skyscrapers, hear shout of "Opaah!" in Greek Town, cruise through the North Side, wave to onlookers, and watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan. Plus, you’ll enjoy music before the ride, sponsor booths to explore, refreshments before the ride and at the rest stop, and great food and beverages after your trek through the city.
Middleville, MI
Once bicyclists are able to do a century, some might try a double century. For others the next step might be to see how far they can go in a day. Not everyone can complete in the Olympics, but anyone can set a goal and try to achieve it.
Very few of these bicyclists are full-time athletes. Men and women from all walks of life have participated and excelled. "Ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary goals. You don't have to be elite to be successful.", said Michael Shermer of La Canada, California in 1988.
The participants ride for medals in 5 year solo age classes, 18 to 70+, both male and female, as well as 3 tandem classes and 2 recumbent classes. Enameled mileage pins, in 50 mile increments, reward riders who complete over 200 miles. Riders who return and accumulate 1000 miles in the event, earn a 1000 Mile Jersey.
For Those Who Dare (120 Miles) - Evergreen, CO
The Triple Bypass is a ride from Evergreen to Avon over three mountain passes. 120 miles from Evergreen to Avon over Squaw (11,140 ft.), Loveland (11,990 ft.), Swan Mountain and Vail (10,560 ft.) passes, with over 10,000 ft. of lung-busting gain in elevation!
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