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Westchester Intermediate School
1050
S. 5th St.
Chesterton, IN
Start Time
- 7 AM - Noon *century riders must leave by 8 AM*
Finish
Time - Course will close at 5 PM
Register online at:
www.firstgiving.com/vnaportercounty
You may also set
up your own personal fundraising page by following
the above link to help raise pledges
to support your ride.
No
Tour Gives You More
Bike
breathtaking Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes, and farmland on
routes that highlight the scenery and history of our Casual
Coast and Country. You’ll have marked routes, maps, great SAG
stops, and support vehicles. Also included are a power packed
continental breakfast, lots of energizing snacks and a best of
the Midwest lunch after the ride. Massages and lively
entertainment will await you at the finish. Want to spruce up
after the ride? Bring your towel – we’ve got showers.
Is
This Ride for You?
Absolutely! Lorie’s Ride is for the experienced rider, novice
rider, families and even corporate groups. You can mix and match
four loops to create a trip of approximately 12 to 100 miles.
There
Is Such a Thing as a “Free Ride”
If you
choose to make a donation or bring pledges in the amount of $100
or more, your registration fee will be waived and you’ll receive
a free t-shirt as well. Children 12 and under also ride for free
as long as they are accompanied by an adult riding with them - a
great family outing!
Registrations and
Fees
You
may register by mail, online or on-site
www.firstgiving.com/vnaportercounty
$30 -
If your application is postmarked by May 26th.
$35 -
If your application is postmarked after May 26th.
On-site registration is permitted up until noon.
Start
and Finish Times
all
times posted in Central Standard Time
Start
Time -
7 AM -
Noon
*century
riders must leave by 8 AM*
Finish
Time -
Course
will close at 5 PM
Check
your rider information for specific SAG stop closing times.
Corporate
Sponsorship
Don’t
want to ride but are interested in becoming an event sponsor? We
have many feasible sponsorship levels with great perks. Call
219-531-8049 today for more information.
Proceeds from Lorie’s Ride...
Support the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County, a
nonprofit organization providing compassionate home and hospice
care in an innovative and personalized manner to those in need.
Enjoy
the Local Flavor
If
you’d like to stay longer on our Casual Coast, you can create
your own itinerary by contacting the Porter County Convention,
Recreation, and Visitors Bureau at 800-283-8687 or via their
website, www.casualcoast.com. Take a dip in Lake Michigan, shop
thrift to highbrow, dine casual or gourmet, snack on locally
produced popcorn or Valpo Velvet ice cream, and finish your
evening at our old-fashioned drivein theater.
Safety
& Emergencies
Safety
is our prime concern. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE WORN.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who rides
with them.
Know
and obey Indiana traffic laws. Always ride on the right, and
ride in single file when you are in traffic. Practice safe and
courteous riding habits. SAG vehicles will patrol the routes and
can help with mechanical breakdowns and routine first aid.
Please carry tools for minor repairs.
The
day of ride emergency number is 219-983-3713.
Ride
Location
Lorie’s Ride is in Chesterton, IN at Westchester Intermediate
School, 1050 S. 5th St. Easily accessible from I-90, I-94,
US 6
and US 30 (see map on back page).
Questions?
Contact Jim Spanopoulos or Jennifer Rykard at
jrykard@vnaportercounty.org or 219.531.8049.
Lorie's Ride 2009
 On
Sunday, June 14, more than 430 cyclists from all over the
Midwest took to the streets and trails throughout Chesterton,
Valparaiso, the National Lakeshore, and even into Portage, to
ride in support of the Visiting Nurse Association in memory of
Lorie Kirkley, an avid cyclist and nurse who died in 1999 after
being abducted from her home.
The
20th annual bicycle tour boasted more than 75 volunteers manning
registration, serving breakfast and lunch, hosting sag (rest)
stops along the routes, emergency drivers and even ham radio
operators - - it was truly a community effort and a roaring
success, raising nearly $15,000 to support the programs and
services provided by the VNA!
Some volunteers have already said, “Same time, same place next
year!” The committee is actively
recruiting new members to take charge or serve on various
sub-committees including Food, Highways and Railroads, Music,
Rider Freebies, Route Design and Painting,
Sponsors, Teams, Volunteer Recruitment and Management for
communications, food service, Sag drivers and Sag stops. A
couple of interesting twists have been suggested for this year’s
ride and we’re always on the look out for new ideas. If you are
interested in serving on a committee for Lorie’s Ride 2010, let
us know. We’d love to have you! Contact Jen Rykard at 531-8049
or by email at jrykard@vnaportercounty.org.
2008 Lorie's Ride a great first-time success
for VNA
 On
Sunday, June 22, 2008, nearly 400 cyclists from at least six
states took to the streets and trails throughout Chesterton,
Valparaiso, the National Lakeshore, and even into Portage, to ride
in support of the Visiting Nurse Association in memory of Lorie Kirkley, an avid cyclist and nurse who died in 1999 after being
abducted from her home.
The 19th annual bicycle tour was the first under VNA sponsorship.
With more than 80 volunteers manning registration, serving breakfast
and lunch, hosting sag (rest) stops along the routes, emergency
drivers and even ham radio operators-- it was truly a community
effort and a roaring success!
Special thanks to all our volunteers. Some have already said
"Same time and place next year!" If you are interested in serving on
the committee for Lorie's Ride 2009, let us know. We'd love to have
you! Contact Cori Wronko at 531-8076 or Maria Galka at 531-8078.
Mark your calendars now for Lorie's Ride on June 14, 2009.
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