SPRING IS COMING?
And here are a couple of ideas to make your spring more enjoyable.
Whether you’re trying to get back in shape or you’ve been looking for some serious training, let me suggest a great volunteer program, one that I have been involved in for several years. You can bike through the woods and be a valuable Trail Patrol volunteer for the DuPage Forest Preserve District at the same time. Interested?
Check it out at www.dupageforest.com/volunteer
Or call 630-933-7681 or email volunteer@dupageforest.com
Another way to make your spring more enjoyable is to get involved in one of the many sponsored spring rides. Here are a few to get your planning started.
Sun., March 16, - St Patrick’s Day Ride: Starts in Wauconda. Featuring 16, 20 and 36 mile rides. Sponsored by the Wheeling Wheelmen. Email wheeling@wheelmen.com or get info at www.wheelmen.com
Sun., April 29 – Easter Ride. Starts in University Park. Featuring 16, 50, and 68 mile rides. “all about food and fun”. Sponsored by Folks on Spokes info at www.active.com
Sat., May 17, Beautiful Southern Ride. Starts at Carbondale. Breakfast with Rotary Club, Sponsored by Carbondale Bicycle Club. Email beautifulsouthernride@gmail.com or call 618-529-3307. Indo at www.carbondalebreakfastrotary.org/bikeride.html
Sun., May 19 – Arlington 500 Bicycle Ride. Starts at Barrington and features 30, 44, 54, and 68 mile rides. Celebrating its 29th year. Sponsored by Arlington Heights Bicycle Assoc. Email 500@cyclearlington.com, info at www.cyclerlington.com
Sat., Sun., May 24, 25 – Blackhawk Country Roads 2008. (previously Stateline 60). Features 60, 45, 30, and 10 mile rides. Picturesque spring ride. Sponsored by Blackhawk Bicycle Club. Phone 815-399-1404 or Email rplantz@aol.com
Info at www.blackhawkbicycleclub.org
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