OPALGA Co-Sponsors Fourth Annual Wright Ride
Again this year, OPALGA is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the fourth annual Wright Ride, a fully supported recreational ride organized by the Oak Park Cycle Club. Other co-sponsors include the Oak Park Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Oak Park. Scheduled for Sunday, August 17, one of the many enjoyable aspects of the ride is its flexibility. There are four different routes available, which are 15 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, and 62 miles. The rides begin to leave at 9:00 a.m. from the registration area, located at Lake and Marion in Downtown Oak Park. New this year is that OPALGA will have its own booth at the registration area.
The rides will take place rain or shine unless hazardous weather conditions exist on ride day. Last year, unfortunately, severe weather caused the rides to be canceled. Needless to say, the hope is that this year’s rides will not suffer a similar fate. “This is a great event and one that allows riders to truly enjoy the beauty and architecture of Oak Park and its neighbors,” said OPALGA Co-Chair Mike Cochran. “The Board of Directors is not only pleased to co-sponsor the event, but we hope that many OPALGA members will decide to ride as well. Early rumors, although unconfirmed, suggest that Susan “Two-Wheeling” Abbott, Kim “Slugger” Hefner, and JoAnn “Empress” Ziebarth may be among the riders,” added Cochran.
Registration for the Wright Ride can be found online at http://www.oakparkcycleclub.org. Sign-in and registration will take place between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. at the registration area. Adults pay only $20 to enjoy the Wright Ride, while children under 12 ride for free. There are plenty of rest stops, and food and beverages will be available. Each rider will need to sign a liability waiver, which is standard practice for this type of event. All rules of the road are followed.
Although the Wright Ride is a great deal of fun, not all OPALGA members plan to participate. “I don’t like to drive my car that far,” stated OPALGA Co-Chair Liz Stallone. “You will find me at the registration booth.”
Mark your calendars now for Sunday, August 17, and join OPALGA for the Wright Ride.
