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Thanks for participating in the 12th annual MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive. to make biking Your registration supports the Active Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit May unday, membership-based advocacy group that works on behalf of people who walk, safe and easy S bike and use public transportation in Chicagoland. for everyone

Remember to bring:

• Your helmet (required). Active Trans is a coalition of Chicagoland bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders committed to improving the way we all get around. Become a member

• Your rider numbers and wristband (required). today and help us make it better! Members also enjoy great benefits: e • A water bottle and sunscreen. • The newly-updated seven-county Chicagoland Bike Map • Discounts on our events and at more than 100 bike shops and bicycle-friendly businesses guid

• A bike lock (if you choose not to use the complimentary bike valet e • at our post-ride festival). Up-to-date information and advocacy alerts through our official newsletter rid • An ID and spending money. Join at www.activetrans.org membership • Layers! It could be cool in the morning and warm by mid-day. / FFICIAL o

BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN! Title Sponsor

Ride safely! Wristbands, helmet & rider numbers are required for: • Give your bike an “ABC Quick • Access: They allow access • Photos: To view and Check” before the event— to the route, rest stops and purchase photos of yourself at Air, Brakes and Chain. festival. the ride, register your number at bikethedrive.org/photos. official Sponsors • Wear a helmet. It’s required. • Safety: They let us know • Do not use cell phones you’re part of the event. Photography provided by Marathonfoto or headphones while biking.

• Be alert and watch for hazards.

Be courteous • Ride on the right.

• Wear the wristband to Pass on the left. Give plenty Partners of room and say, “On your left!” show at checkpoints and rest stops. • Ride no more than two abreast.

• Look behind you before 00000 Wear the helmet moving to the right or left. number front and center on your helmet. • Signal your lane change or 000 It will easily peel off 00 013 entry, BIKE THE DRI VE 2 after the event. • Say “thanks” to our hard- working volunteers. Wear the rider number MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive squarely on your chest. is a fundraiser for the Active Transportation Alliance. For more information, visit www.bikethedrive.org/about

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A post-ride festival awaits you at Butler Field All participants must start at Jackson Dr. and in Grant Park from 8 a.m. to noon. Relax, Columbus Dr. Mechanics are available along eat and get to know your fellow riders! Columbus Dr. between Monroe St. and Jackson Dr. Enjoy fun giveaways, catch live music and Riders may NOT start after 9:30 a.m. (see inset B). Monroe St. soak up the Chicago skyline. ROOSEVELT RD. Riders who are starting must be south of Roosevelt Rd. by 9:40 a.m. L Lake Shore Dr. breakfast is served akefront T POST-RIDE Bike Mechanic FESTIVAL Service along

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