Rolling on the River

ANNOUNCING NEW LABOR DAY EVENT—CYCLING AND GREAT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

Rolling on the River
Illinois' Ride for the Environment
September 2-3, 2006
www.RollingRiverRide.org
(Benefit for Illinois Environmental Council, Prairie Rivers Network and Illinois Stewardship Alliance)

Help us “Meet the Match” by registering or donating to Rolling on the River by August 30th. IEC has received a $15,000 challenge from the Lumpkin Family Foundation.

How? Just say you Heard about it from IEC when you register or donate online at http://www.rollingriverride.org/, and your contribution and pledges you raise will be doubled.

• Biggest ride in Illinois Labor Day Weekend (Saturday September 2)
• Bicycle the scenic, rural, low traffic roads of the Fox River valley (Yorkville/Plano) on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.
• Cycling for all skill levels on 10, 25, 45, 62, 100 mi routes
• Five Rest stops include Silver Springs State Park, fully supported ride with mechanical and first aid assistance
• Post ride party, music and meal featuring organic food by Organic Valley, GoGo Organics
• Eco-activities make this an event like no other—try your hand at Nordic walking, flycasting, birding, stargazing, water sampling, bug hunt, IL Raptor Center’s program with owls, hawks and eagles and lots more. Great for kids and adults.
• Register for ONE DAY for the cycling.
• OR Register for WEEKEND PACKAGE and ALSO get camping, canoeing and kayaking on the Fox River.
• Sponsors/partners include Prairie Rivers Network, IL Stewardship Alliance, IL DNR, Openlands, IL Chapter Sierra Club, Conservation Foundation, Friends of the Fox, National Wildlife Federation, Trips for Kids, Recyclery, Chicago Wilderness,
• Bring the family, create a team and enjoy big discounts
• Charity ride to protect and improve Illinois’ environment—fundraise and win great prizes like jersey, Patagonia clothing, travel.
• All inclusive pricing—sign up online and leave the check book behind.

First annual event, underwritten by Lumpkin Family Foundation and Grand Victoria Foundation. Kids free.

Prizes like custom event jersey, Synchilla vests, family tent and trip to Mexico for fundraising. See website under prizes and incentives.

To register online go to http://www.blogger.com/www.RollingRiverRide.org or call Marise at 217.429.1870