This Sunday will bring the second annual Venus de Miles event in Lake Forest, IL. The ride is a supported ladies only event and geared toward serious and leisurely cyclists alike offering both a 25 and 61 mile option. SO.MUCH.FUN.
I rode last year and am excited to go back for the 2013 event with several friends. We will be riding a leisurely pace and just enjoying the roads, trails and local scenery. We plan to stop at each aid station, which is about every 15 miles, and load up with all the goodies while mingling with the other riders. We plan to have fun riding, supporting the Greenhouse Scholars charity, and just being together while bonding over a “few” miles thru Lake Forest and the surrounding areas. Some of my friends will be undertaking their longest ride ever in order to participate and I’m excited to be there with them for the momentous occasion!
If you want to ride with us, there are still spots available. Onsite registration will start Sunday morning at 6am at Glen Rowan House, 500 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL. The cost is $129 + a $75 fundraising requirement for the Greenhouse Scholars.
If you want to be part of the fun but aren’t up for the ride, Venus is still looking for volunteers, so please feel free to email me (amanda@tootallfritz.com) and I’ll get you in contact with the volunteer coordinator!
Other than the ride, the amazing aid stations and the on-course support, Venus is know best for the after ride party. And I would like you to say that again …… PAR-TAY!
The fun doesn’t stop when you cross the finish line. Invite your family and friends who couldn’t join in the ride and put your post-ride endorphin high to good use at our celebration at Lake Forest College.
→ blissful hOMe will be providing complimentary yoga sessions at the start of the ride. Session 1 will run from 6:10 – 6:30 am. Session 2-from 6:35 to 6:55 am. Session 3 from 7:05 to 7:25am. Session 4 from 7:30 to 7:50 am.
→ Enjoy complimentary spa services provided by Tricoci Beauty University, including mini-facials, manicures and pedicures
→ Enjoy complimentary massage services provided by NuVie Skin and Wellness
→ Test Trek Women bikes
→ Explore a vendor’s expo with unique gear and treats
→ Beer provided by Goose Island
→ Wine provided by Terlato Wines, featuring Greystone Cellars, and Glass Mountain Vineyards
→ Cocktails provided by North Shore Distillery
→ Meet several of the Greenhouse Scholars you are supporting
→ Enjoy gourmet ice cream, provided by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
It was an amazing event last year and I’m looking forward to going again and hanging out on Sunday. Feel free to join me and don’t forget to say hello!!
** Ride Venus de Miles ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **
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Writing to you from Boston. I commute in and out Harvahd Square every day and love the challenge of city commuting. I used to do 22-mile rides and wish I could have trained for this event! Go sisters!
Look on active.com for rides in your area. I bet they have something! Wish you could join us but that would be a heck of a drive for a fun ride. 🙂
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So excited/nervous!!!!
You’re going to do great! Don’t be nervous. This isn’t a race so you have nothing to worry about other than getting from one rest area to the next. We’ll help you!
On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 2:33 PM, TooTallFritz
Sounds like a complete blast and I’m half tempted to go incognito just to join in! Maybe they have a men only counterpart 🙂
There are few men who ride to help out as on course support/mechanics! You could probably rude for free like that!
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Looks like it will be a fun time tomorrow! Hopefully next year I’ll have the guts to do it.
I wish there was a womens bike club in my area, Mchenry Il. I love to ride but can never find women to go with, not quite up to 25 miles but would love to meet people and have fun!! Started out on a road bike and moved to singletrack mountain, since no one around to ride with.