Rides like ones through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training offer you the chance to train locally for century rides around the country while you fundraise to fight blood cancers.
The Illinois Chapter of Team In Training will be training people for the following events this year:
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, NV -June 6, 2010
Honolulu Century - Honolulu, HI - September 26, 2010
Apple Cider Century - Three Oaks, MI - September 26, 2010
Blood, Sweat & Tears - Highland Park, IL - October 3, 2010 (This local ride has many mileage options, including a 5-mile family fun ride, too!)
El Tour de Tucson - Tucson, AZ - November 20, 2010
If you are interested in learning more, come to a January information session:
http://www.teamintraining.org/il/firsttimehere/1692469
OR e-mail Tracy at Tracy.TenEyck@lls.org.