Early bird registration ends July 31 for Naperville’s 27th annual Rotary Ride

Posted July 26, 2024 12:47 pm

Submitted by Deborah Newman

The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will host the 27th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 11, beginning and ending at Commissioners Park, 3704 111th St. Naperville.

Proceeds of the ride support Loaves & Fishes, Naperville Responds for Veterans, and Rotary International’s campaign to End Polio worldwide. The 26th Rotary Ride is sponsored by DiGiovine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson Ltd. in memory of Carmen DiGiovine, a long-time member of Naperville Sunrise Rotary and avid cyclist.

Early bird registration of $40 per person ends on Wednesday, July 31. Registration is $50 per person beginning Aug. 1. Riders registered by July 31 are assured to get a custom designed event T-shirt.

This is a well-supported recreational ride for beginners and experienced cyclists. The ride has 21-, 41- and 62- (metric century) mile routes. Riders may start at 6:30 a.m. and no later than 10 a.m.

Cyclists riding the 62-mile route must start by 8:30 a.m. Cyclists riding the 41-mile route must start by 9:15 a.m. Helmets are required for all riders.

Kids and families can participate in the 1.4 Family Fun Loop by walking, running or riding anything with wheels (non-motorized). The cost is $15 per family.

The 27th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 11 includes a 1.4 Family Fun Loop for walking, running or riding anything with non-motorized wheels. Courtesy of Positively Naperville

All routes are SAG supported and rest stops are fully staffed with prepackaged food and drinks. All registrations are final. No refunds, exchanges, or transfers. The ride will take place rain or shine.

Plenty of parking is available at the ride start and finish. Bikes of all shapes and sizes are welcome; no motorized vehicles, E-bikes okay.

The route is an open road course. Riders must follow all rules of the road including indicating turns and stopping at all red lights and stop signs. Those that do not may be ticketed by local police.

For more information on Rotary Ride and registration, visit napervillerotaryride.com.

The Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise was chartered in 1991 and is a member of Rotary International and District 6450. The club started Rotary Ride in 1997.

Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every Friday (except the last of each month) from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave. in Naperville. The club is dedicated to providing opportunities and support to youth and families to ensure the next generation of leaders is nurtured and ensured.

For information on the club, visit www.napervillesunrise.com or facebook.com/NapervilleSunrise/.

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