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 Nonprofit Organizations

 
Trips For Kids
Operating in the United States, Canada and Israel,Trips For Kids® (TFK®) has opened the world of cycling to more than 75,000 at-risk youth since 1988 through mountain bike rides and Earn-A-Bike programs. The seventy Trips For Kids chapters they support combine lessons in confidence building, achievement and environmental awareness through the development of practical skills, and the simple act of having fun.

"Go on," says Ira David. "Support the kids and discover happiness!"

Upcoming Events

 
What: Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Mack Cycle and Fitness

When: April 21-22, 2012, Time: 7:00 am

Where: Homestead-Miami Speedway to John Pennekamp in Key Largo, 1 Speedway Boulevard, Homestead, FL 33035

Details: Homestead-Miami Speedway to Key Largo. The Ride is the largest and best supported two-day, fully catered cycling event in Florida, attracting more than 3,000 participants from across the country. The ride features mileage options of 50, 75 miles on Day 1 and 35 or 75 miles on Day 2.

Spend overnight at John Pennekamp State Park, complete with music, team and sponsor tents, catered meals, free camping and a festival-like atmosphere.

Registration fee: $50.
Minimum pledge: $400

Contact Person: Ryon Coote
Phone: 954.731.4224
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Website: www.msbikeflorida.org

 Pasts Events

What: Rapid Transit Cycleshop(http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com) presents Kona Dirt Bike Day in the Chicago Park District's only dirt track, "The Garden."

When: Saturday, June 5, 12pm to 6pm.

Where: 3300 N. Rockwell (2 blocks west of Western Ave. 1 block south of Addison St.) Free dirt bike riding clinics and bike set up, Kona test rides, pump track races, time trials, music and giveaways. It promises to be a special, fun day and free to the public. Come have an after noon of fun. Also sponsored by CAMBr (Chicago Area Mountain Bike Association) http://www.thegardenjumps.com/ for great photos.

What: Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race will stop in Chicago to show and discuss his documentary "The Ride." The film features his journey across the United States that raised funds for the MS Society.  

When: Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Where: 
Regal City North Stadium 14
2600 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647