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-Fundraise $4,200 standard package or $5,000 premium package
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Attention Local Bikers: (for returning bikers and bikers living in Wisconsin): Fundraising Goal: $1,250
Day 1: RIDE TO KOHLER, WI
Your journey will begin at the Friendship Circle Wisconsin in Fox Point, WI at 10 AM! We will then be off on our 60-mile adventure from Fox Point, WI to Kohler, WI. We will take breaks between every 15-20 miles for cyclists to replenish snacks and drinks and make basic bike adjustments. We will be refueling for a lunch break about halfway through the ride. Once we arrive at Kohler in the afternoon, we will get settled in our hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner. We will then relax in the comfort of our hotel before getting a good night’s sleep in preparation for day two of Bike Great Lakes.
Miles: 60 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | OVERNIGHT: Destination Kohler
Day 2: RIDE TO DOOR COUNTY, WI
We will wake up from a well night’s rest and eat a nourishing breakfast before we begin day two of Bike Great Lakes at 8 AM! We will take breaks between every 15-20 miles for cyclists to replenish snacks and drinks and make basic bike adjustments. We will be refueling for a lunch break about halfway through the ride. Once we nourish our bodies we will then finish the remainder of the miles and celebrate our victory in Door County, WI at 6 PM at the latest.
MILES: 70 | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner| OVERNIGHT: On Own
Sunday, August 21:
Destination Kohler:
The American Club
419 Highland Dr.
Kohler, WI 53044
Inn on Woodlake
705 Woodlake Rd.
Kohler, WI 53044
Upon arrival, we will have a check-in booth where cyclists will receive their Bike Great Lakes jersey and will be able to check in their gear. Cyclists will leave all luggage and extra gear in the luggage trailer. Cyclists can leave any extra belongings including clothing, sunscreen, own snacks, and essential items with the SAG (Support and Gear) vehicle and have access to the vehicle along the route and at lunch.
Bicycle mechanics will be present at both the starting line, to help with any last-minute details, and along the route. They will be equipped to provide help with flats and any small repairs that are needed. If a cyclist has something break on their bike other than a small repair, we can sometimes find it at a local bike shop on the route.
Please note: Cyclists are responsible for any additional costs to their bikes along the route.
The majority of the traveling will be on the seats of the bicycles. The routes will be well marked and easy to follow. All cyclists will have access to the route on their phones with the Ride With GPS cycling route app.
Transportation from Door County back to Milwaukee will be provided.
You can either ship your bike to the hotel you are staying at the night before or rent a bike locally.
If you would like to rent a bike locally please reach out to shira@friendshipcircle.com and she will assist you.
All meals will be strictly kosher and designed to provide cyclists with sufficient energy for the ride. A full breakfast will be served before the ride in the morning. Lunch will be nutritionally designed to keep you going throughout the ride. A hot dinner will be served every night.
| Standard Package- $4,200 | Premium Package- $5,000 |
| *One-night hotel stay in Destination Kohler. *Gourmet catered meals. *Well supported and safe ride. *Two Team Friendship bike jerseys. * Pre-ride Coaching support. |
This package takes the planning off your head! This includes the Standard Package as well as the details below: * Reservation at the Fairfield by Marriot for Saturday night, August 20th.** * Reservation at the Fairfield by Marriot for Monday evening, August 22nd.** * Bike shipping **This arrangement will allow you to begin and end the ride well-rested. The Fairfield by Marriot is conveniently located near Friendship Circle of Wisconsin. |
