Date:
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Start Time:
7:00 AM
End Time:
2:00 PM
Information:
50 Mile Supported Cycling Road Ride
Date: Sunday, August 19, 2018
Location: Coal City High School, 655 W Division St., Coal City, IL
Time: 7:00 am
Directions: Click HERE.
Important: You will not only need to register your scout on Troop 318's website, but also have given me your money for registration with Bike Psycho Century.
About the Ride:
There will be rest stops every 15 to 20 miles where you will receive food and beverages (This is included in your registration). This supported ride also means SAG wagons are present to help any riders in need along the route. Troop 318 will have their very own SAG wagon that will follow us throughout the ride.
Troop 318 Cyclists:
Wear your class B shirt.
Check your bike that it is in good operating condition. You cannot ride 50 miles on a bicycle not working properly.
NO OPEN TOED SHOES
All cyclists must wear a properly sized and fitted helmet approved by Snell Memorial Foundation, CPSC, or ASTM standard.
Every bike must have a RED rear bicycle light.
Dress appropriately for the weather.
Plenty of water *highly recommend* a bladder for your backpack, hydration pack, or a water bottle in a water cage on bike. IF YOU have to stop your bike to access your water you will become dehydrated!
Backpack with a spare tube for your tire, snacks, a first aid kit, raingear and other basic items (compass, lip balm, hat, sunscreen, insect spray, etc.)
Cycling Merit Badge requires 2-10 mile, 2-15 mile, 2-25 mile, and 1- 50 mile bike ride.
All adults should have completed Youth Protection Training.
This ride event will count towards the Cycling merit badge. Remember that you need to write a short REPORT after each ride.
Please check email/text before the ride for cancellations due to hazardous weather or conditions. Yes, we do ride in the rain. If you have not signed up on the Troop's Website to receive emails and/or text please go to Register Me T318 and sign up!
Questions? Contact Valerie Johnson at valeriemamoo@gmail.com .
Please include your phone number in email.
Date: Sunday, August 19, 2018
Location: Coal City High School, 655 W Division St., Coal City, IL
Time: 7:00 am
Directions: Click HERE.
Important: You will not only need to register your scout on Troop 318's website, but also have given me your money for registration with Bike Psycho Century.
About the Ride:
There will be rest stops every 15 to 20 miles where you will receive food and beverages (This is included in your registration). This supported ride also means SAG wagons are present to help any riders in need along the route. Troop 318 will have their very own SAG wagon that will follow us throughout the ride.
Troop 318 Cyclists:
Cycling Merit Badge requires 2-10 mile, 2-15 mile, 2-25 mile, and 1- 50 mile bike ride.
All adults should have completed Youth Protection Training.
This ride event will count towards the Cycling merit badge. Remember that you need to write a short REPORT after each ride.
Please check email/text before the ride for cancellations due to hazardous weather or conditions. Yes, we do ride in the rain. If you have not signed up on the Troop's Website to receive emails and/or text please go to Register Me T318 and sign up!
Questions? Contact Valerie Johnson at valeriemamoo@gmail.com .
Please include your phone number in email.
