Crane CycleFest

RIDE OVERVIEW

A national Ride 2 Recovery CycleFest event will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 originating and terminating from the WestGate@Crane Technology Park, located in Crane, IN. This ride will be one of the most unique you as a cyclist will ever experience due to the fact the majority of the ride will pass thru the boundaries of a 100 square mile military installation.

The Crane Naval base was originally set aside as a national forest area until World War II when it became a large ammunition manufacturing and storage facility. Nearly all of the 100 square miles is still forest and has received numerous environmental awards from the Department of Natural Resources.

THIS IS A CLOSED COURSE EVENT

Only official vehicles will be allowed on the route during the event. This means you as a cyclist will have up to 65 miles of wonderfully paved highways with NO CARS, NO SUVs, NO SEMI’S, and NO DOGS! The only things you will see are the extensive wildlife and beautiful forested landscape.

This ride offers routes of 15, 30, 50, and 65 miles.

The 50 and 65 mile routes are quite challenging. Please note the elevation profile in the Routes tab. The longer routes will require you to have the strength to repeatedly climb hills so start training early!

The 15 mile loop is a perfect place for families and children to do their first “real organized bike ride” due to the safety of the route.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE RIDE:

The primary purpose of this ride is in direct support of the National Ride 2 Recovery. The proceeds from the event will go directly for our nation’s REAL heroes, our men and women in uniform who have been wounded while sacrificing themselves for the freedom of this great nation.

You may visit Ride 2 Recovery.com or Ride 2 Recovery Facebook page for more details on the national organization and other Ride 2 Recovery events.

This will be an event you will not forget. No other time will you be able to see at one gathering with your own eyes the courage of our nation’s military and see their determination to overcome injuries from combat. This is your opportunity to say thank you and to give back to these true national heroes.

Ride 2 Recovery is produced by the Fitness Challenge Foundation, a registered 501(C)3 charitable organization in partnership with the Veterans Administration Volunteer Service Office, to benefit mental and physical rehabilitation programs that feature cycling as the core activity. Cycling is an important part of the recovery process because it is an activity that almost all patients with mental and physical disabilities can participate, and it speeds the rehabilitation process.

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RIDE RULES AND RESTRICTIONS:

Due to the location of this ride, participation does come with some restrictions. Please review these items in the Registration tab.