Naperville Sunrise Rotary hosts 27th annual Charity Rotary Ride
The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will host the 27th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 11, beginning and ending at Commissioners Park, 3704 111th St. Naperville.
Proceeds go to Sunrise Rotary’s support of youth and family initiatives both locally and internationally.
The Rotary Ride is sponsored by DiGiovine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson Ltd. in memory of Carmen DiGiovine, a longtime member of Naperville Sunrise Rotary and avid cyclist.
This is a well-supported recreational ride for beginners and experienced cyclists. The ride has 21-, 41- and 62- (metric century) mile routes. Riders may start at 6:30 a.m. and no later than 10 a.m.
Cyclists riding the 62-mile route must start by 8:30 a.m. Cyclists riding the 41-mile route must start by 9:15 a.m. Helmets are required for all riders. Registration is $40 per person until July 31. Registration is $50 per person beginning Aug. 1.
Kids and families can participate in the 1.4 Family Fun Loop by walking, running or riding anything with wheels (non-motorized). The cost is $15 per family.
All routes are SAG supported and rest stops are fully staffed with prepackaged food and drinks. All registrations are final. No refunds, exchanges, or transfers. The ride will take place, rain or shine.
There’s plenty of parking available at the ride start and finish. Bikes of all shapes and sizes are welcome. No motorized vehicles. E-bikes okay.
The route is an open road course. Riders must follow all rules of the road including indicating turns and stopping at all red lights and stop signs. Those that do not may be ticketed by local police.
The Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise, chartered in 1991, is a member of Rotary International and District 6450.
The club started Rotary Ride in 1997. Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every Friday (except the last of each month) from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave.
The club is dedicated to providing opportunities and support to youth and families to ensure the next generation of leaders is nurtured and ensured.
For more information on Rotary Ride and to register or volunteer, visit napervillerotaryride.com.