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Fight for Air Ride Informational Night - Chicago, IL

guest — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:38:50 GMT

You’re Invited!

Fight for Air Ride Informational Nights!

Learn more about the American Lung Association's 2013 Fight for Air Ride - Lake Tour Bike Trek at the American Lung Association (Chicago, IL) - Wednesday, August 22^nd 5:30-6:30pm

55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60601

Gear up for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Ride on June 14-16, 2013. Join cyclists of all levels for your choice of a 2 or 3 day ride from Crystal Lake to Lake Geneva.

Cycle approximately 50 miles per day on a fully supported route.

Luxury accommodations and meal provided by the Abbey Resort.

Register online at FightForAirRide.org or call 312-781-1100 today. Early bird discounts available.

Questions? Contact the American Lung Association 312-781-1100 or events@lungil.org

Fight for Air Ride Informational Night - McHenry, IL

guest — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:35:54 GMT

You’re Invited!

Fight for Air Ride Informational Nights!

Learn more about the American Lung Association's 2013 Fight for Air Ride - Lake Tour Bike Trek at Epic Cycle and Fitness (McHenry, IL) - Thursday, July 26^th 6:00-7:00pm!

3932 Main Street, McHenry, IL (815) 679-6334

Gear up for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Ride on June 14-16, 2013. Join cyclists of all levels for your choice of a 2 or 3 day ride from Crystal Lake to Lake Geneva.

Cycle approximately 50 miles per day on a fully supported route.

Luxury accommodations and meal provided by the Abbey Resort.

Register online at FightForAirRide.org or call 312-781-1100 today. Early bird discounts available.

Questions? Contact the American Lung Association 312-781-1100 or events@lungil.org

Can't attend? Join us at:
American Lung Association (Chicago, IL) - Wednesday, August 22^nd 5:30-6:30pm

Fight for Air Ride Informational Night - Schaumburg, IL

guest — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:47:07 GMT

You’re Invited!

Fight for Air Ride Informational Nights!

Learn more about the American Lung Association's 2013 Fight for Air Ride - Lake Tour Bike Trek at Bike Connection (Schaumburg, IL) - Thursday, August 2^nd 7:00-8:00pm!

Gear up for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Ride on June 14-16, 2013. Join cyclists of all levels for your choice of a 2 or 3 day ride from Crystal Lake to Lake Geneva.

Cycle approximately 50 miles per day on a fully supported route.

Luxury accommodations and meal provided by the Abbey Resort.

Register online at FightForAirRide.org or call 312-781-1100 today. Early bird discounts available.

Questions? Contact the American Lung Association 312-781-1100 or events@lungil.org

Can't attend? Join us at a different location/date.

Epic Cycle and Fitness (McHenry, IL) - Thursday, July 26^th 6:00-7:00pm
American Lung Association (Chicago, IL) - Wednesday, August 22^nd 5:30-6:30pm

Pumpkin Prowl, October 27th, Rotary Club of Waller County Charity Ride

guest — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:12:01 GMT

The date chosen For the 1st Annual Pumpkin Prowl is Saturday, October 27, 2012. It will be a metric century with a 50K and a 25K "Family Ride." I tried to get into the Motorcycle Marshal Forum site and cannot get in even as a visitor. My name is Wayne Ballentine and I am a member of the Rotary Club of Waller County. We are a small club with 14 members. Rotary International is an international service organization that serves the local community as well as international projects.

Waller County with a population of approx. 43,000 individuals -- half live at or below the poverty level ($30,000 for a family of four.) This places an extreme burden on social services including any "Food Bank." Our club is in the process of attempting to create a "Mobile Food Pantry" that will alternately travel to either the north-end or south-end of the county and distribute much-needed assistance to those families. Considering the gravity of the situation and the extreme conditions that are not being addressed by any other means -- you can appreciate the necessity and the type of funding required to be successful. Ergo, our plea for your consideration to make our effort successful.

What you may not be aware of is that the Houston Food Bank does not give you food. It has to be purchased. So, our money is being raised to buy food, pay for electricity and maintain the storage space for our operation. One of the principles of Rotary is that no funds raised can be spent on anything except service to the community. Rotarians charge dues for club operations and all monies are kept separate. We also set up a 501 c 3 - Waller Rotary Charities, Inc. for collecting and dispersing monies to the various scholarships, community assistance and international projects.

I hope you will be willing to work with us and make our event successful. You may reach me by e-mail at weballentine@pvamu.edu or you may call me at 713-851-0991. Thank you in advance for anything you are willing to assist us with. More details will be coming shortly. We are trying to get as early a start as possible since the fall fills up quickly with rides.

Thank you in advance and we are also looking for sponsors should someone or compay be inclined to come forward.

Entry needed - Tierra Bella Century

guest — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:29:56 GMT

Please email me at gunner1@mac.com if you have an entry which you would like to sell.

Thanks, Joe

Artie Levin Memorial Century Ride August 5th Fincastle Virginia

guest — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:48:28 GMT

The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club is proud to present one of the most scenic and challenging century rides in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Artie Levin Memorial Century Ride will be staged on an entirely new course this year, starting at the beautiful Fincastle Winery in Botetourt County and winding for 105 miles through neighboring Alleghany and Craig counties. Riders will encounter 8 rated climbs, and over 8700 feet of elevation gain along the way. Highlights of the ride include the 5 1/2 mile climb to the summit of Potts Mountain, and the leg crushing 23% gradient at the top of Caldwell Mountain.

For those not up for the full century, there will also be 65 and 32 mile ride options to choose from. The 65 mile route still provides plenty of challenge, with over 5000 feet of elevation gain, including the short but menacing Caldwell Mountain climb. The 32 mile route is perfect for those who prefer rolling hills to the high mountains, but this short ride is no walk in the park. Riders will encounter nearly 2000 feet of elevation gain as they traverse the scenic countryside of Botetourt County.

Starting times for the 3 rides will be staggered so that everyone arrives back at the finish in time for the post-ride festival. Riders and their families will enjoy authentic barbecue, live music, prize drawings, wine tasting, and more.

We look forward to riding with you at The Artie!

http://theartie.com

Ready to "Ride the Plains" April 28?

guest — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:39:41 GMT

"Ride the Plains," a benefit bicycle road ride for Rush Strong School is scheduled for Saturday, April 28. It begins at Rush Strong School in Strawberry Plains, TN. The event is a part of a four-ride combination with Race Day Events (http://racedayevents.net) and offers a 30, 50, 62, & 75 mile ride through the rolling farmland of Jefferson County, TN. This is the 3rd year for this event. Rest Stops are provided every 20 or so miles, and an after-ride meal is catered by Buddy's Barbecue. Proceeds go to Rush Strong School, a Kindergarten-8th grade school in Strawberry Plains. For more information, visit the Race Day Events website.

Barefoot in England

guest — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:14:08 GMT

I will be running in the "Brighton Barefoot" 5Km in Brighton, England on May 6th. It is part of International Barefoot Running Day and this is closest to my home town.

I can easy do a 5k distance but this is my first time compeating as a barefoot runner.

Any one else going?

Any pointers?

Team Challenge Cycle Information Meetings, CCFA

guest — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:13:23 GMT

Join Team Challenge for an Information Session!

Team Challenge is an endurance sports training program whose participants range from seasoned athletes to novices who want to get in shape, triumph over a challenge and meet other motivated people. Whether you are an absolute beginner looking to commit yourself to a cycle program or you are a pro looking to get a PR, this program is for you.

Team Challenge provides training to cycle a 50 mile race/ride, while participants raise funds for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. In exchange for your fundraising efforts, we provide professional coaching, health and nutrition clinics, the support of a team and lodging at the event. When you train with Team Challenge, you're provided with everything you need to cross the finish line. Join us and be part of finding a cure! In 2011 alone, Team Challenge raised nearly $10 million and since it's inception in 2007, it's raised over $30 million for CCFA, but there's still money to be raised, miles to be logged, and a cure to be found. Join us for an upcoming info meeting! Here are the details of all of our meetings for cycle:

• Tuesday, 2/28, 7:00 p.m. -- YWCA White Plains, White Plains, NY

• Thursday, 3/1, 6:30 p.m. -- Hillside Public Library, New Hyde Park, NY

• Monday, 3/5, 6:30 p.m. -- JackRabbit, Union Square, NYC

• Thursday, 3/8, 6:30 p.m. -- Paramus Public Library, Paramus, NJ

RSVP here - http://ccteamchallenge.force.com/

Information meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about the program, meet the coaches and mentors, and sign up for what will be one of the best experiences of your life!

http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Team_Challenge_Cycle_Tri_State.htm

Ride for Autism Introduces Florida to Georgia Century

guest — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:12:02 GMT

Ride with Me for Autism 2012, Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Routes: Florida-Georgia Century, 62-miles, 29-miles, 10-miles. Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail at Camp Milton Historic Preserve.

For details, visit http://www.ridewithmeforautism.org