This Year's Ramble is the "Jackie Robinson Ride"
MITCHELL JONES, Ramble Chair
Plans are proceeding on pace for BCLC’s 42nd Ramble. The organizing committee is in place and has been meeting regularly to make this year’s Ramble a big success. (Weather permitting!) The good folks at Wilmot Recreation area are once again allowing us to use their tubing chalet and parking area for the start/finish, and Genoa City’s (WI) Veteran’s Park has been reserved for the rest stop and hub of the Ramble loops. Our event appears in the 2024 Illinois Ride Guide (page 34: https://issuu.com/rideillinois/docs/2024_ride_guide/2?ff) and registrations are already rolling in.
At this time of year, many of us are excited about the start of a new baseball season and look forward to attending games, eating hot dogs, or watching our favorite team on TV. The start of the season also harkens to the return of warmer days and great weather for riding our beloved bicycles. In that spirit, we are naming this year’s Ramble—the 42nd— “The Jackie Robinson Ride,” in honor of the baseball great who wore number 42. As a unique feature of the Ramble, participants will win prizes based on how far they ride:
- A Single (22-35 miles) will earn a packet of Cracker Jacks
- A Double (36-65 miles) will earn a Culver’s treat
- A Triple (66-99 miles) will earn a Portillo’s Italian beef sandwich
- A Home Run (100+) miles will earn all three above!
We can’t wait to host this year’s Ramble and see our fellow cyclists exploring the scenic byways of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. It will be a fantastic event, and we hope to see you there!
As a valued BCLC member, we’re counting on your support to make this year’s Ramble a success. Keep an eye out for an email inviting you to volunteer. Your contribution will be crucial in ensuring a memorable event for all.
Mitchell Jones, Ramble Chair | mitchellj@ameritech.net
Mitchell Jones is the 2024 Ramble Chair