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Sept 9th Harvest Moon Bike Ride to Sidney Dairy Barn

Event Type
Social/Informal Event
Sponsor
Prairie Cycle Club
Location
Meadowbrook Park, Urbana, IL (2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802)
Date
Sep 9, 2022   6:30 pm  
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Magical Full Moon Bicycle Drive on lightly traveled county roads!
We're rolling earlier. DB closes at 8pm
We will be on the country roads to see the sun set and the moon rise.
FAMILY FRIENDLY!
FRIDAY Sept 9th...... Cyclists will gather......
Meadowbrook RACE STREET Parking Lot
Friday Sept 9th
SOCIALIZE- 6:30 pm
DEPARTURE - 6:40 pm
** Departure from Meadowbrook Park parking lot, RACE STREET
Sunset 7:11 pm
Moonrise 7:16 pm
All cyclists, all ages, all types of bikes are welcome!
Join us for a causal, fun ride.
Invite your riding buddy, or meet one, or ride solo.
PLEASE complete your ABC Quick Check BEFORE leaving your home! See doc in event post.
Join community cyclists on a 22-mile round-trip night bicycle drive departing shortly before sunset to enjoy both the sunset and moonrise over the prairie on a “pick your speed” trip over very low traffic country roads. Enjoy a stop at Sidney Dairy Barn (credit cards accepted) for ice cream and socializing before you head back on magical moonlit roads.
State law requires lights, and helmets are recommended.
An extra set of batteries for your lights is recommended.
** This is an unorganized community event. Unsanctioned, ride at your own risk**
Some folks may ride to Block and maybe beyond to enjoy the beautiful evening and into the night.
Cyclists are responsible for their own safety.
Wearing helmets is a VERY GOOD idea.
For your safety, complete the attached ABC Quick Check before departure.
Correct helmet fit is important for your safety. Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yzSwxWIJTk
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Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon is the name given to the Full Moon in either September or October, depending on the timing of the Fall Equinox. Whichever month's Full Moon is closest to the Equinox wins the title. In 2021, it's September. This is also called Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, Barley Moon, and Hungry Ghost Moon
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