If you didn't participate in the 2010 Anthem Moonlight Ride, here's what you missed:
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Howl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the Anthem Moonlight Ride. Let your wild side show by decorating your bike and winning the best bike costume award. There will also be prizes for the best decorative lights for your bike. The Anthem Moonlight Ride starts and finishes at Sports Backers Stadium and features a short "Half Moon" (8 miles) or a longer "Full Moon" (17 miles) route through the North side and near West End. After the ride, enjoy a free concert and a complimentary soft drink or Blue Moon beer. Plus, there will be plenty of exhibitors, food, and interactive activities. It's a great way to spend a summer evening!
On-line registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on August 19
Entry Fee includes:
Bike #
Blinking light to attach to back of your bike during ride (can be used as your rear light to help fulfill the safety requirements)
Goodie Bag
Participant T-shirt
Finisher food, including a complimentary soft drink or Blue Moon beer.
Riders as young as 8 years old are permitted with parent or guardian supervision. No one under the age of 8 will be allowed to ride their own bike. No tri-cycles or training wheels are allowed. Approved bike trailers are allowed (nothing homemade or rigged together).
Click here to see if your entry has been received.
Packet Pickup:
At Sports Backers Stadium beginning at 6 p.m. on August 21. A photo ID is required to pick up your bib number/packet.
Parking:
Free event parking is available in the surface lots surrounding Sports Backers Stadium and The Diamond.
Costume & Bike Decorating Contests:
There are no guidelines for these contests, just your creativity!! So be as outrageous as possible. Who knows what will excite the judges? Prizes will be handed out in a variety of categories. Click here for official contest rules.
The course will be open to cars throughout the event, so riders will need to show caution. Here are a few tips for safe moonlight riding:
Helmets are required for cyclists and their child passengers.
All bikes must be equipped with a front and rear light. You will receive a blinking light at packet pick up that can be used as your rear light but you will need to provide your own front light.
Bicycles should also have both front and rear reflectors for visibility.
Ride slower and more cautiously than you would by daylight.
Darkness tends to impair depth perception and the hazards will be more difficult to see.
Obey all traffic signs and lights.
Follow the instructions of Police Officers and the safety course marshals.
Ride in the same direction as the automobile traffic.
Stay on the right side of the street: ride no more than two abreast.
Riders will not be allowed to pass the lead vehicle.
It's always a good idea to wear white or light- colored clothing for visibility.
Bike strollers should have reflectors and vertical flags.
Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Finish Line Festival:
The Finish Line Festival takes place at Sports Backers Stadium with a finish arch, merchandise tents and vendors. Upon finishing the ride you’ll receive your commemorative event shirt. Celebrate your accomplishment with live music and enjoy a complimentary soft drink or Blue Moon beer along with your post-event food.
Course Maps:
Click on the link(s) below to view the course maps in a new window:
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