Bikes, big wheels and beers (oh my!)It's time to gear up for the New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride! What? You've never heard of the Urban Assault Ride? (And you call yourself a cyclist...)
It's the ultimate pedal-powered urban adventure known for its funky obstacle courses. You and a partner will take to the streets to complete a timed scavenger hunt that takes you all over the Windy City.
Plot your own course from checkpoint to checkpoint. Solve riddles. Tackle hilarious obstacles - such as Big Wheel Slalom, Bike Joust, Keg Walk and more. Then race your way to the finish line where a raucous post-party beer bash and raffle, courtesy of New Belgium Brewing, awaits you. The first team to hit all the checkpoints wins a pair of New Belgium Brewing cruiser bikes - sweet!
Now, best of all, you don't have to be Alberto Contador to participate - this event is more about having fun than going fast. Anyone can do it - even little ones (so long as they are age 7+). And any bike will do - seriously. I witnessed mountain bikes, fixies and even one ambitious couple on a tandem bike at last year's event.
The Chicago Urban Assault Ride takes place on
Sunday, September 20, 2009. Be sure register in advance at
http://www.urbanassaultride.com if you want to guarantee a spot (and save on the registration fee). And definitely check out the website for more inspiration, information and some hilarious video footage from last year. You won't want to miss this one folks!