Mayor's Elk Grove bike ride promotes cycling
Cyclists took a five-mile spin around Elk Grove Village Saturday as part of the annual Bike with the Mayor event.
Mayor Craig B. Johnson led the ride, which started and ended at the Elk Grove Historical Museum parking lot.
The day also included refreshments, crafts and games.
The free event was organized by the Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove with assistance from the Elk Grove Park District.
The cycling group is working to promote and improve cycling in Elk Grove Village. More informaiton is at www.egvbikes.org or email egvbikes@gmail.com.
Vince Leone of Village CycleSports makes minor adjustments to bikes for those wanting their bikes checked Saturday before the start of the Ride with the Mayor event in Elk Grove Village.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
State Rep. Marty Moylan and Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson talk before leading cyclists around Elk Grove Village Saturday to encourage cycling.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
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