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Major Taylor Chicago Victory Ride and Fundraiser

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Major Taylor Chicago Victory Ride and Fundraiser

Time: July 5, 2014 from 7:30am to 2pm
Location: Blackstone Bicycle Works
Street: 6100 S. Blackstone
City/Town: Chicago
Website or Map: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/m…
Phone: 773-484-5543
Event Type: ride
Organized By: Shawn A Conley
Latest Activity: Jul 4, 2014

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Join us to ride and to bring awareness of our namesake, Marshall "Major" Taylor and raise money for Blackstone Bicycle Works.  This ride will go rain or shine.  Bike check is at 7:30 am.  Remarks at 7:45 am.  Rollout is at 8:00 am.  This is a nonsupported ride so please bring your own supplies.  This includes snacks such as granola bars or sports gels, water and/or sports drinks. Also bring proper identification and money for emergencies.

Date: July 5, 2014

Start Time: Bike check at 7:30 am.  Remarks at 7:45 am.  Rollout is at 8:00 am.  

Start Location: Blackstone Bicycle Works - 6100 S. Blackstone Ave.

Distance:  There are 3 options.  The longest distance is about 50 miles.  (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5075106)  There is also a 30 mile option if that is more suitable for you. (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5070190)  For those who'd prefer a short, leisurely ride, there is a 10-15 mile route. (route not available)

Pace:  Those who are riding the 50 and 30 mile routes, we are trying to maintain at least a 12 mph average speed.  The 10-15 mile route is casual paced.  On all of the routes no rider will be left behind.

Ride Contact Person:  Shawn A. Conley 773-484-5543/sconley24@aol.com

This ride is a fundraiser for Blackstone Bicycle Works so please check out their website for more information about and give a tax-deductible donation to them at  http://www.experimentalstation.org/blackstone-bikes.  

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Comment by Shawn A Conley on July 2, 2014 at 7:34am

It's going to be a great ride Sat.  Come out and join us in our support of the work that Blackstone Bicycle Works does.

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