KR Bike Club 2008 Annual Ride  

May 17, 2008

Why We Run This Ride

The Kenosha Racine Bike Club is hosting a recreational ride for all ages to support bicycling in the Racine and Kenosha Counties.   In 2008, the proceeds of this ride will support the following groups:

Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) in Racine and the Salvation Army in Kenosha

The KR Bike Club and Pacific Cycles (makers of Schwinn, GT, and Mongoose bicycles) in conjunction with HALO in Racine and the Salvation Army in Kenosha, will purchase bikes and safety accessories to be used for less fortunate families.  Two-thirds of the money raised by this ride will go towards the purchase of bicycles and safety accessories that can be checked out by families through HALO and the Kenosha Salvation Army.  These funds will be equally split between the Racine and Kenosha organizations.

Washington Park Velodrome

The Washington Park Velodrome, operated by the Kenosha Velodrome Association, is the oldest operating velodrome in the USA.  The velodrome is a 333 meter asphalt track nestled in a bowl-shaped natural terrain in Kenosha.   The Kenosha Velodrome Association hosts Citizen Stock Bike Races.  One-third of the 2008 KR Bike Club annual ride proceeds will be given to the Kenosha Velodrome Association for maintenance of the Velodrome and to purchase loaner bikes.

Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin

One dollar of each registration will go directly to this 501(c)(3) education and advocacy membership-based organization dedicated to making Wisconsin a better place to bicycle.

Where:  Waterford Union High School           

               100 Field Drive

               Waterford, Wisconsin

When:   May 17, 2008 (Rain or Shine)

Important Times

6:30 AM     Registration Opens

8:30 AM     62 & 100 milers must start (approximate distances)

9:00 AM     Registration closes

10:00 AM    10 & 36 milers must start (approximate distances)

4:00 PM      Rest Stops Close

5:00 PM      SAG Service Ends

 Ride Course and Fees

There are ride distances available for recreational cyclists, novice riders, and racers.  Choose between 10, 36, 62, and 100 mile routes for your level of enjoyment or challenge. There will be new routes in 2008 utilizing a central rest stop at Waterford Union High School.

Entry fees are $25/individual before May 3 ($30/person after May 3—same day registrations are welcomed), with children under 16 riding free with parents. Included are maps, rest stops, and SAG support. T-shirts are $12 each.

Click here for a mail-in registration form

Click here for the ride brochure