Wheelmen Special Ride - Kenosha Bound - 61 Miles

Welcome to one of the Wheelmen's annual special rides - Kenosh Bound. The ride comes with three distance options (89, 61, and 37 miles). Each comes with a different start time and start location. RSVP for this Meetup posting only if you are planning to do the 61-mile route.

Here is the detailed info for the ride:

• START TIME / LOCATION: 8:30 AM at Old School Forest Preserve, Libertyville IL for the 61-mile option. Be prepared to show up earlier if you need time to prepare before the ride.
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• ROUTE: Here is a Google Maps link for the 61-mile route.
  It is a paved road route. A road bike is highly recommended. Hybrid/gravel/cross bikes are welcome, just be prepared to ride at the advertised speed for the duration.
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  For turn-by-turn directions on your bike computer, become a member of the Wheelmen bike club to access and download the route from our route library. Click here to join our club.
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  Current Wheelmen Club members can access the turn-by-turn GPS routes here: 61 miles.
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• PACE: There may be different pace groups with 15 to 17 mph and 18 to 19 mph on average.
  Be prepared to roll at two to three miles above the speed of the pace group. The final average will be the targeted speed after stops and slowdowns for traffic signs‍.
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  If you are new, make sure to let the host know who you are so he can keep an eye out for you and make sure you won't get lost.
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• REST STOP: Kenosha. We will stop for lunch. There will be many food establishments to choose from.
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• OTHERS:

1. Cancellation: We will cancel for inclement weather.
   A cancel message will be sent via the Meetup app at least 30 minutes before the ride. Make sure to enable Meetup app notifications on your phone.
2. Self-support: We're on our own. Bring what you need for nutrition, hydration, mechanicals, and punctures.
3. Safety: A helmet is required. Headlight and taillight are recommended.
4. Personal liability.
   - By saying yes to attending this event, you are signing a release for yourself, and/or a participant under the age of 18.
   - You understand that the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers, and members are not insurers of any participant’s personal safety during the above activity.
   - You acknowledge that the WHEELING WHEELMEN requires the wearing of a helmet.
   - You freely and voluntarily accept all risks of injury, death, or property damage. The undersigned further agrees to save and hold harmless the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers, members, coordinators, employees, volunteers, agents, and/or other ride attendees from any and all liability for any injury, illness, or damage resulting from, or in any way connected with, participation in the WHEELING WHEELMEN events.
   - You release and waive all claims for negligence against the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its offices, and members for all damages incurred at or associated with any WHEELING WHEELMEN activity for yourself, your heirs, and executors.
   - You agree to be legally bound by it.