Tonight we embark on a 15 mile gas-free joyride to protest the dependency on fossil fuels and promote body positivity! The ride will not be cancelled for rain, so be prepared. Make sure to arrive early, we might get an early start tonight.
CYCLISTS & SKATERS: Check-in Saturday 6-7:45pm
W Hubbard St & N Carpenter St (southwest corner)
This is NOT where the ride launches, participants with bikes, skateboards, or in-lines will be forwarded to the rally location.
RIDE DEPARTS AT 7:45PM, DON'T BE LATE!
Rain or shine, so BE PREPARED for ANYTHING.
RIDE ENDS AROUND 11:30PM
We end where we start. There will be NO after party, but we'll have fruit and water available to get people re-hydrated. We'll have some time to decompress, connect with our friends, and plan where to go next.
PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY!
The Rally is from 6 p.m. till we ride out. It is a great time to get pumped for the ride. There will be body painting, bike mechanics, the Glitter Guts Photobooth, and Yoga at 6:15 and 6:30.
We recommend you bring your Helmet, Lights, Water, Snacks, Shoes, and Clothes.
NOT DOING THE RIDE?
Cheer us on Saturday at these locations!
1. Mag Mile (ETA 8:30pm)
Michigan Ave from Wacker to Walton
2. Boystown (ETA 9:30pm)
Halsted from Belmont to Cornelia
3. Wicker Park (ETA 10:30pm)
Milwaukee and Division from Damen to Ashland
SAFETY IN NUMBERS!
Ride as a MASS, keeping together by staying behind the leader and with the group. Stay to the center to avoid bystanders. Consider hopping off your bike to stay in control.
Work with Bike Marshalls (in yellow vests!) for everyone's safety. Communicate what you need to those around you and support those who call out for help!
- DON'T get wasted.
- DON'T lag behind or split off.
- DON'T enter lanes of on-coming traffic.
- DON'T swarm cars or antagonize the public and cops.
If you run into trouble, get legal assistance:
Police Custody: call Cook County Public Defender at 844-817-4448
Lawyer for Court: call National Lawyers Guild at 773-309-1198
Be prepared, stay alert, take care, help others.
LEAVE NO TRACE!!! PICK IT UP and PACK IT OUT!!!
HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE !!!
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