***If you want to attend this event, please RSVP to jeanne@activetrans.org***

Recruitment Night

Join Active Transportation Alliance on Monday, June 22 from 5pm – 8pm for a Climate Ride Midwest recruitment night at Paramount Room, 415 N. Milwaukee in Chicago. Free hors d’oeuvres, compliments of Paramount Room, will be served and the first pint is on Active Trans! This event is part of Paramount Room’s monthly series of Bike-in Nights—Show your helmet and get special $4 pints and 20% off food. Climate Ride Board President Tim Frick will be there to talk about the Climate Ride Midwest and answer participant questions.

People who join Team Active Trans will join a fun, excited group of volunteers who are committed to raising money for the Active Transportation Alliance. Last year, the ride raised more than $17,000 for Active Trans’ education and advocacy work on walking, biking and public transit for the Chicago metro area. Team members will raise money with the help of Active Trans fundraising professionals through group events and individual solicitations. Active Trans will also conduct informal team training rides, provide fundraising challenges (with prizes!) and a give each team member who reaches the goal and rides a sweet Team Active Trans jersey for the group to wear on the first day!

More about the Climate Ride
From September 27-30, 2015, raise awareness of the effects of climate change and join Team Active Trans for the Climate Ride Midwest, ride a fully-supported multi-day, 308-mile bike tour through some of the most beautiful routes in the country. Starting in Grand Rapids, Michigan and ending in Chicago’s Grant Park, the ride will raise awareness and funds for groups and charities—including Active Transportation Alliance¬—working on climate protection and active transportation issues. 

While the prospect of riding over 300 miles may seem daunting, climate change presents the greatest challenge of our generation and bold steps are required to address this issue. By riding and raising money for groups like Active Trans, you’re investing not only in a personal challenge for yourself, but also in a better, cleaner world for future generations. 

“This ride will be an unforgettable experience,” said Tim Frick, President of the Climate Ride Board of Directors. “In addition to raising awareness about climate change, the gorgeous scenery on the route from beautiful Michigan trails to the sand dunes of Indiana and the great stops we’ll make at craft breweries, museums, and farm stands more than make this trip worthwhile. On top of all of that, the funds we raise will help these wonderful organizations achieve a more sustainable, active future.”

Registration details, the fundraising commitment, details about the ride, including daily itineraries and travel arrangements, can be found on the Climate Ride Midwest website. If you have any questions or want to join Team Active Trans, contact Jeanne Newman at Jeanne@activetrans.org or 312-216-0460.