MTC3 Does the North Shore Century 2021

1700 Sheridan Rd,Evanston IL 60201

19 September, 2021

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Join us on Sunday, September 19th when the Evanston Bicycle Club presents the 36th annual North Shore Century. EVENTBRITE TICKETS ARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT. ALL CYCLISTS MUST REGISTER AND PAY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH SHORE CENTURY!!! Register at https://www.evanstonbikeclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=690768&module_id=177315. For more information, please visit the event website. ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF A LATE SUMMER RIDE Join us on Sunday, September 13th when the Evanston Bicycle Club presents the 36th annual North Shore Century -- one of Chicagoland’s premiere invitational rides. You’ll ride through beautiful neighborhoods, view unique architectural treasures, pedal down tree-lined streets and feel the refreshing breezes of Lake Michigan while enjoying the flat to rolling countryside between Chicago and Wisconsin. Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021 Start Location: Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 Start Time: 6:00 am SHARP End Time: 6:00 pm Distance: Options of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles Pace: Cyclists will ride at their own paces. The group will not be expected to stay together. We will have a fast group with an objective to ride a very fast average speed. Registration Fees: Major Taylor Chicago gets a discount. Please use discount code MTC10NSC for a 10% discount. Registration fee: July 1 - August 12, 2021 $30 Registration fee: August 13 - September 16, 2021 $40 Registration fee: September 17 - September 18, 2021 $60 Registration fee: Day of Ride (Registration is open from 6 am to 11 am.) $60 Riders age 17 and under (Must be accompanied by a registered adult rider.) $10 Commemorative performance t-shirts may be included with pre-registration for $20 or purchased on the day of ride for $25, while supplies last. Registration fees are not refundable. Contact person: Joanne Davis/[email protected]/773-848-3008 PLEASE WEAR YOUR MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO KITS! HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES! http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/ WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE: Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride. Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride. Gear Bag: buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics – extra tube,tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set. Tire Pressure: pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride. If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn. Your bike: Give it a quick inspection. Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing. Do the gears shift accurately and easily? Does everything seem to be in order? This is called an ABC check. (Air, Brakes, and Chain) Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc). Optional items: The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but aren’t absolutely necessary. Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts. Be on Time: MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time. Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll with soul! The Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago invites you to join us on a variety of rides and events. Organized in 2008, we are a club made up of all ages, cycling disciplines, and cycling abilities.   Active members enjoy riding together year round in a relaxed and friendly group atmosphere.   Various Types of Rides Our rides range from short, easy trips for beginners, to moderately-paced tours with snack breaks, to fast, challenging rides for the more competitive minded.   Volunteer Ride Leaders Volunteer club members organize group rides, leaving from various locations throughout Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Their routes provide us a wonderful variety of places to tour and explore. Some months there are 30 or more rides to choose from!   Ride Length Varies Rides can be anywhere from 10 to 100+ miles, with different degrees of difficulty and speed. Therefore, we grade rides by distance, speed, and terrain so you can choose the ones you will be comfortable with.   Popular rides tend to be 25 to 50 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Whether your focus is a fast, challenging ride or something more leisurely, come see what fun club riding can be. Our rides are free, and non-members are welcome to try us out.   Charter Members Major Taylor Cycling Club Chicago appreciates the special financial and personal contributions of our Charter Members who helped launch our club. Thank you. The Charter Members are: Beth Burns, Katrina Dawkins, Ed Dixon, DeWayne Ferris, Keith Holt, Charles Irven, Stan Jones, Robert Nathan, and a special thanks to lifetime member Jesse Williams. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!   http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/