Worst Day of the Year Ride - January 22, 2012

The snow and cold temperatures have returned to Michigan just in time for this annual event. Wheels in Motion have been hosting this ride for awhile and I have yet to attend. I admit it, I am a marshmallow and I have plenty of excuses to avoid the harsh conditions usually found out on the road, in Michigan in January. Our team has decided that this would be a wonderful opportunity to gather for a group ride. Peer pressure may be the deciding factor for me and my absence from this event. Regardless, the event is free and I REALLY am looking forward to it.

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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 seventh annual Worst Day of the Year Ride will take place on Sunday, January 22nd. 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 (dependent 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 2012. 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 party by a lottery drawing of those who pre-register for the event. We'll post up prize information as we have it.

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