The Second Annual Great Lakes Independence Ride An Inclusive Cycling Adventure August 7 through 10, 2008

The 2007 Great Lakes Independence Ride is the only inclusive cycling event of its kind in Michigan. It is a 1 to 4-day tour between Holland and Ann Arbor beginning August 7th and ending on August 10th. IRide is a fun event that encourages full inclusion regardless of the type of cycle you ride. Everyone, with or without a disability, is invited to participate at whatever distance fits their abilities.

IRide route options include four First Miles, four 1-day rides, a 2-day ride on Saturday and Sunday, and the full 4-day ride.

• Day 1: Holland to Grand Rapids
• Day 2: Grand Rapids to Lansing
• Day 3: Lansing to Jackson
• Day 4: Jackson to Ann Arbor

Participating in the IRide is both a personal challenge and an opportunity to raise funds for Disability Network / Michigan member CILs throughout the state! Member CILs are local nonprofit organizations dedicated to the success of children, youth, and adults with disabilities at home, in school, in the community and at work!

• The IRide covers approximately 50 miles each day on lightly traveled paved roads.
• Lunch and snacks will be provided at rest breaks along the way.
• IRiders travel and work together in groups with riders of a similar pace.
• Overnight lodging is provided for the multi-day riders.
• Transportation to return IRiders and their equipment from their ride’s finish to their starting point is available.
• IRide registration includes a cycling jersey or t-shirt.
• Riders’ personal wheelchairs or mobility aids will be waiting at each rest stop along the route.
• We will work to accommodate all riders throughout the trip.

Detailed ride information and registration forms will be available soon. Please check back or drop us a line to get more information. To learn about how to participate in the IRide, volunteer opportunities, or making a tax-deductible donation to support the ride, please contact us:

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
3941 Research Park Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-0277 phone
(734) 971-0826 fax