Climate Cycle: The Ride

Climate Cycle's May 15th, 2010 Solar Schools Ride is a family and fan friendly fundraiser in which riders garner pledges in advance of the ride. Proceeds go to install solar energy systems in local public schools.

Cyclists select from a 4, 10, 20 or 62-mile course along picturesque Lake Michigan. All starting and end points are in downtown Chicago, with the exception of the 62-mile "metric century" course, which begins at the Indiana Dunes and ends in downtown Chicago.

A post ride celebration follows the ride. This festive event includes music, free lunches for all riders, sustainability showcases, goody bags, a raffle and kid friendly activities.

To register PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Information for the 4, 10, 20 mile routes:

 

WHERE:            DuSable Harbor - Lakeshore and Madison, in the north end of Grant park

                       

WHEN:              Saturday, May 15^th

                        Ride registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

                        Solar Schools festival is 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in DuSable Harbor

 

REGISTER:        Registration fee: $25

                        Fundraising minimum: $200

                        Fundraising minimum for college students: $75

                        Fundraising minimum for ages 12-18 years: $60

                        Children younger than 12 and "virtual fundraisers" have no registration fee or minimum fundraising requirements.

 

Information for the 62 mile route:

 

WHERE:            Indiana Dunes State Park

                       

WHEN:              Saturday, May 15^th

                        Ride registration starts at 6:00 a.m.

                        Ride starts at 7:00 a.m. at the Indiana Dunes State Park

                        Solar Schools festival is 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in DuSable Harbor

 

REGISTER:        Registration fee: $25

                        Fundraising minimum: $500

                        Fundraising minimum for college students: $75

                        Fundraising minimum for ages 12-18 years: $60

                        Children younger than 12 and "virtual fundraisers" have no registration fee or minimum fundraising requirements.

 

SUPPORT:        Ride is fully supported.

                        Climate Cycle will provide sag vehicles, several rest stops along the way with food, water, and restrooms, and ride marshals for light bike maintenance support.

                        Climate Cycle is currently reviewing options to transport riders and bikes to the Dunes, but as of now all riders are expected to transport themselves. We hope to have more options available soon. Check back on line for updates or contact us with any further questions at <info@climatecycle.org>.

 

COMMUNITY:    Several riders will bike to the Indiana Dunes State Park on May 14, camp overnight, and ride back to Chicago for the Solar Schools Ride on May 15.

                        Climate Cycle offers these riders the option of transporting gear from the Dunes to Chicago on May 15 so that the ride may be lighter.

                        Joining a team is a great way to be better supported for this longer ride.

                        On May 8, Climate Cycle will host a mixer/informational session at REI on Halsted so that riders can have any final questions answered, and get to know your riding community.