Bk Bike Brigade Bike Ride

The BK Bike Brigade presents...

The 1st Annual "Take It To The Streets" 10 Mile Ride

Roll with us as we take it to the streets to help combat childhood obesity. Join the BK Bike Brigade (THE coolest crew of bikers this side of the Brooklyn Bridge) on Saturday, August 29th* at 1pm for a 10 mile bike ride through Brooklyn followed by a picnic at ProspectPark in Brooklyn.
* The Rain Date will be Sunday, August 30th at 1pm
Fee: $13 (includes Picnic/lunch)

P.S If you wish not to register you can bring what you can the day of the ride
A portion of the Proceed from the ride will go to The Alliance For A Healthier Generation
You must pre-register via http://www.bkbikebrigade.eventbrite.com/

Why Is It Important To Help Combat Childhood Obesity?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16 percent of children (over 9 million) 6-19 years old are overweight or obese. Obesity-associated annual hospital costs for children and youth more than tripled over two decades, rising from $35 million in 1979-1981 to $127 million in 1997-1999. ("Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance, 2005," Institute of Medicine.)
About The Alliance For A Healthier Generation

The American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation joined forces in May of 2005 to create a healthier generation by addressing one of the nation's leading public health threats -- childhood obesity. It's mission is to reduce the nationwide prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015 and to empower kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices.
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RIDE DAY DETAILS

The "Take It To The Streets" 10 Mile Ride will be a moderately paced fun and scenic ride through Prospect Park, Bed-stuy, Williamsburg and Dumbo. Bikers of all levels are welcome.
Check in/Departure will be at the Prospect Park Entrance @ Grand Army Plaza
Check In: 12:30pm (You will need your eventbrite printout to check-in & pick up your wristband for the BK Bike Brigade picnic)
Departure: 1pm Sharp
To Keep With Brooklyn's Eclectic Spirit Will We Offer Prizes For:
The Illest Bike - Show off your Brooklyn Flavor, You think you got the illest bike, we'll be the judge
The Most Stylish Biker - Who says biking is just for sport, This is Brooklyn, so bring ya style game
Suggestion Of Thing To Bring On Ride Day
* Helmet: required by NY law for children under 14, strongly encouraged for all
* Water bottles filled with water
* Extra tire tube: check for the size on your tire
* Pump, tire levers and patch kit (also an adjustable wrench if your wheels are not quick release)
* NYC street & subway map
* A lock for your bike

HOW TO GET TO GRAND ARMY PLAZA

Via Subway Take 2/3 train to Grand Army Plaza station. You can get precise Directions via http://www.blogger.com/. Check with ww.mta.info or 311 to make sure 2/3 trains are running on normal schedule.
Please note you ride at your own risk so please take all the proper safety precautions. In addition make sure you bike is in good condition, before going on this ride we suggest you take your bike to a bike shop for a tune up.

ROUTE

We will meet at Grand Army Plaza and bike the prospect park loop which is 3.4 miles and will leave us back on Grand Army, where we will then bike down Vanderbilt to Dean to Bedford Ave which is about 1 mile. We will bike Bedford to Bburg which is approx 2.4 miles, then bike back to Bed-stuy along Wythe which turns to Franklin (approx 1.5 miles). At Dekalb we will bike back to Prospect Park , Brooklyn which is 2.75 miles. So in total we are biking 10 miles, which should take about 60 min to 90 min based on peoples pace.
We will need about 8 people to act as volunteer marshals for the ride. 2 to lead the group, 2 to act as the tail, making sure no one gets left behind and 2 sets of 2 to bike the route acting as a safety cell and to answer questions or help folks out. It would also be helpful if a couple of folks know how to change out a flat tire. There are a couple of bike shops not to far off our route so I will make this list available to riders, should folks get a flat or need air.
I would suggest we (including volunteer marshals) do a trial ride the week of so we are aware of any construction, street closures, potholes, etc.
The "Take It to The Streets" 10 Mile Ride is brought to you by The BK Bridgade... Roll With Us, We Going Places
The BK Bike Brigade is an initiative of The Breakfast Club, The Minority Report, (insert Kai's company and the other sister's company here) & Harriet's Alter Ego/Society HAE

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