Wheels in Motion of Ann Arbor, MI are hosting this free event. I'm unsure why this particular day would be considered the "worst day of the year" since they all pretty much suck from January 1 through February 28. Although I ride this route often, I get tired of riding alone so I thought this would be a fun group ride.
Here is some info on the ride. Anybody up for it?
The weather outside is frightful, but a bike ride is so delightful. Bundle up and join us on a festive, winter ride around the streets of Ann Arbor.
The fifth annual Worst Day of the Year Ride will take place on Sunday, January 23rd. This free event always promises to be a fun filled, snowy day of riding. We will offer a variety of routes for you to choose from including:
* Polar Bear Ride- 40 miles 12:00pm
* Polar Cub Ride- 20 miles 1:00pm
* Abominable Snow Man Ride- Mountain Bike loop 1:00pm (dependant on trail conditions)
* Reindeer Ride- 12 miles 2:00pm
* Snowshoe Hare Ride- 6 miles 2:30pm
All rides will be lead by ride captains and will be at a casual pace. The Polar Bear ride will have a fast group leading the charge with moderate paced ride captains following the faster riders. You will be provided with route maps on the day of the event. All rides leave from the Kerry Town Farmer's market and end at the Arbor Brewing Company where there will be free hot soup, attended bike parking and cash bar. A full menu will also be available for those that want to purchase additional food.
Register for the event
Learn more about the routes & start times
Winter cycling information
Sponsorship Opportunities
Prizes & Giveaways
In years past there have been giveaways and prizes, and that will continue for 2011. We've been in contact with local businesses & bicycle vendors to gather up as many prizes and giveaways for the event as possible. Prizes will be distributed at the after part by a lottery drawing of those who pre-register for the event. We'll post up prize information as we have it.
Ride INFO:
~40 mile route:
Polar Bear 40 mile Ride
2 comments:
It was a very cold yet fun ride for me, although I got seperated early on in the ride and ended up doing my own 31 mile loop anyway. It was fun, I may have seen you there at the brewery afterwards!
-WCFTW
Great job getting out and getting it done in those cold conditions. I'm embarrassed to admit it but I bagged the ride and spent the day watching football. I suck.
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