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July 12, 2008
Imagine the sight, as hundreds of lighted bikes come riding toward you along the streets of Lenexa-at midnight. That's just what happens when the City of Lenexa and the Lenexa Optimist Club host their annual Midnight Bike Ride.
The fun begins in Old Town Lenexa as hundreds of riders prepare for this pleasant evening or early morning ride. Participants include families, children, youth groups, corporate groups, and avid bike enthusiasts. Bikers choose either the 12.5 mile course which includes the newly opened subsurface Meritex Executive Park or the shorter 9.5 mile course. Aid stations are set up along the course to provide riders a chance to catch their breath. Riders finish back in the Old Town area with refreshments and prizes.
Many volunteers along with the Lenexa Police Department monitor the route to keep it safe for the riders. Each registrant must have a front light, rear reflector and must wear a helmet. Bike safety is strictly enforced.
This fun event began in 1996 and won the coveted "Best Program Award" in 1997 by the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association.
REGISTER FOR THE 2008 MIDNIGHT BIKE RIDE
NEW LOCATION FOR PACKET PICKUP and registration
Sports Authority (95th and Quivira)
Friday, July 11 - 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and
Saturday, July 12 - 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Also note that walk-in registrants may come to the Lenexa Community Center (93rd and Pflumm) during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. M-F
Bike and Light Check July 12 - 10:00 p.m. - 11:30pm
Held at the starting point at Santa Fe Trail & Pflumm in front of the Old Town Shops
For more information about the Midnight Bike Ride please call the Lenexa Community Center at 541-0209.
Midnight Bike Ride Proceeds Benefit:
KU Med Center Pediatrics
Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Child Car Seats
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Camp Quality for Kids
TLC for Children & Families
Special Olympics
School Calculator Program
Scholarships to JCCC
Optimist International Programs
And much more for youth in our community
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