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RALLY! RALLY!
Join more than 1,000 other riders and find out how Chicago is
becoming a more bicycle-friendly city at the Bike to Work Day
Rally on Friday morning, June 18 at Daley Plaza (Dearborn &
Washington) between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Participants receive
free breakfast and T-shirts while supplies last, and can
qualify for great raffle prizes.
For more information:
www.bikechicago2004.org
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RACE NEWS
There were some familiar faces at the Bellin 10K in Green Bay.
For race coverage, check out:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/bellin04final.html
It was Steamy Hot at Steamboat. For race coverage, check
out:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/steamboat04final
We'll have a photo gallery up next week, but until then, check
out the Illinois Valley Striders Web site for an excellent
photo gallery from Bob Padilla:
www.ivs.org/PhotoAlbum/2004SlideShows/steamboat
/index.htm
Race Results are up:
www.chicagoaa.com/results/searchable.html
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NEWS
IT'S A BMX EXTRAVAGANZA...
2004 ABA/Hyundai Midwest Nationals of Bicycle Motocross (BMX)
will take place at Searles Park in Rockford, June 18-20.
Racing begins Saturday at 11 am and will conclude at
approximately 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. til 3 p.m. For
more inforomation call 480-961-1903 or check out,
www.ababmx.com
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MEET THE ORIGINAL IRONMAN...
Original Ironman triathlete, Tom Knoll, will be in Milwaukee on
June 23 to present his views on the Hawaiian Ironman(tm)
Triathlon and discuss his new book "Ironmen: The Untold Story".
Knoll helped found the first Ironman(tm) Triathlon on February
18, 1978, and in his book, he and the other 15 founding members
discuss their experiences on the world's most challenging
events at Wong's restaurant, 5230 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwakee,
WI, from 6-10 p.m. For information and to RSVP, contact Warren
Knoll at usmultisport@aol.com or call 414-403-7982.
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FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS...
On Sunday, June 20, Friends of the Chicago River is leading a
family canoe trip from the Ravenswood neighborhood down to
industrial Goose Island to celebrate Father's Day. The trip
will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, call Tina at 312-939-0490, ext. 10 to
register.
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OR, GET THE GANG TOGETHER...
Friends of the Chicago River now offers private canoe trips to
companies, clubs, or other organizations, as well as families.
For more information, contact Marta at 312-939-0490 ext. 14.
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SHOULD BE A BACK-BREAKIN' GOOD TIME...
Dr. Tim Weselak, a chiropractor at East Bank Chiropractic, is
having a CD release party Thursday, June 24 at the Elbo Room in
Chicago,
871 N. Lincoln Ave, at 9 p.m.
For more info, email Dr_TimWeselak@yahoo.com.
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FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED AT THE CHICAGO MARATHON?
Join the Marathon Training Speed Workouts on Tuesday nights
this summer with Boston qualified Marathon Coach Brendan
Cournane.
Nothin' But Speed Training - Tuesday Nights at 6:30 p.m.
Call 866-237-7861 or visit www.ChicagoEnduranceSports.com
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IT'S WISCONSIN VS. WISCONSIN...
Athletes from around the area are coming together for the
Badger State Games Sectionals, June 17-20, in order to qualify
for the finals in Madison June 24-27.
Read on.
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SUPERSTAR SWIMMER ALERT...
Nadine Day, the top ranked swimmer in the world in her age
group (30-34) and Masters Swimmer of the Year will be competing
in the 800 freestyle, 100 freestyle, and 100 fly at the Badger
State Games on Sunday, July 27, in Madison, WI. Other celebrity
swimmers include Graham Johnston, 73, of Houston, TX, who broke
the world record for the 1500-meter freestyle and currently
holds 15 world records; and Laurie Alioto, 46, of Madison, WI,
a United States Master champion For more information, check out
www.SportsInWisconsin.com.
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PLANNING IS EASY
For event information, check out our online searchable
calendar.
www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html
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CLOSER
CARA WINS LAKEFRONT PATH RENOVATION
CARA has persuaded the Chicago Park District to renovate the
lakefront running path, and award it official designation.
Although CARA first measured the running path in 1978, and the
Chicago Park District has placed half-mile markers along the 18-
mile, CARA-designed course, the path has never been given
official status by the Park District.
This year, the Chicago Park District will designate
the "Lakefront Running Trail" and will renovate eleven portions
of the path between Ardmore and the North Ave. bridge.
The Lakefront Running Trail follows the former bridle path, and
includes the cinder trails along the lake between Foster and
Montrose, and west of the lagoon between Barry Ave. and the
North Ave. bridge. Directional signs will be placed where the
Running Trail diverges from the Lakefront Trail. Both trails
are multi-use and are open to runners, walkers, cyclists,
skaters, and others.
Half-mile markers will be posted only along the Running Trail.
CARA will announce the renovation schedule once it is finalized
by the Chicago
Park District. Funding for the project is provided by The
LaSalle Bank Chicago
Marathon.---from CARA eNewsletter.
For more information, check out www.cararuns.org
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Wishing you the best in your training and racing!
