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Ride Clinics
Ride Clinics for all new and returning riders! Meet other participants, ask questions and keep asking. We are here to help! Feel free to bring someone that's not registered as well.
Where: Midtown YWCA in the community room; bring ID, sign in at front desk. When: 1-3 PM, Saturdays; March 23, April 27, May 18
Topics:
March 23rd - "THE RIDE 101"
Everything you want to know and ask about the Ride: route, what kind of bike, fundraising, etc. Meet with other new riders and several veterans that can give you creative fundraising ideas, perspective on bike gear and all the Ride has to offer.
April 27th - "ON YOUR LEFT!"
Your body. Your bike. Your ride. Nutrition,hydration, and TRAINING. What to snack on while on the ride, what to [start to] drink. How to get the optimal experience and love your body, come heat or hill!
Special guest: Brooke Darst Rice, a physical therapist, avid triathlete, and one of YWCA's favorite spin instructors, will join us for the first 45 minutes, talking about how to prepare your body for endurance events such as RRR.
May 18th - "WILL I STILL LOVE YOU WHEN IT'S OVER?"
Getting the best out of your bike. Basic bike repair. Learn to change a tire (front and back), learn what tools to take and basic bike fit. What to pack on your bike and in your gear bag.
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Ride Happy Hour May 15, 2013
When: May 15th; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Wilde Roast Cafe, 65 SE Main Street, Mpls; 612-331-4544 RSVP: admin@redribbonride.org
Meet and greet with Riders and Crew. Learn more about the Ride and ask questions. Friends and family welcome.
Half-priced appetizers, $3 rail drinks, $2 off tap beer and wine by the glass and $1 off all other drinks...until 6 PM.
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FUNdraising Booth at Grand Old Day June 2, 2013
Call for Volunteers: Red Ribbon Ride will have a booth selling beer garden wristbands. Earn money toward your fundraising goal, based on the number of hours worked. Thank you Grand Avenue Business Association for the opportunity to have local non-profits to raise money.
Contact Judy at giacabazi@yahoo.com to sign up.
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Day on the Ride Training Ride, One-Day Fundraiser Ride & Road Crew Training Day June 15, 2013
Our largest training event of the year; experience one day of the Red Ribbon Ride before it gets here. Supported by volunteer road crews...route marking, pit stops, sweep, first aid, moto crew, route un-marking. Also, a one day fundraising ride for anyone not registered for the Red Ribbon Ride.
More information.
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