About the Maywood Earth Ride

THANK YOU to our 2008 Event Sponsor: THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS See why Bicycling Magazine (September 2002) listed the Maywood Earth Ride as one of the Readers' Top 25 Tours in the United States! Enjoy our 8th annual bicycle tour as you ride through scenic Sheboygan County, sections of the Old Plank Road Trail (Trail Map), and through beautiful Northern Kettle Moraine Forest. Five routes to choose from: 15, 25, 50, 65 & 100-mile century all start and finish at Maywood's Ecology Center. . Before the ride, nurses from Aurora Health Care will provide health screenings. Come early to register and take advantage of this service between 6:30 am and 11:00 a.m..	Check out these fabulous rest stops! * Sheboygan Marsh Park * Bulitz Farm & Petting Zoo * Ice Age Visitor Center in Dundee * Lakeland College Alumni Pavilion * Sheboygan County Aviation Heritage Center * Town of Sheboygan Firehouse Tour * Wade House State Historical Site * Whitetail Bowhunters of Johnsonville
	You will receive a continental breakfast before the ride, full sag support, detailed map and cue sheet, rest stops stocked with plenty of snacks and beverages along the way, medical teams, and bike mechanics to help with minor repairs. The first 400 cyclists to register will receive a complimentary pair of socks from Wigwam. All participants have a chance to win great door prizes, including a free bicycle from Wolf Cycle & Fitness!
After your ride, relax and and enjoy a great lunch (featuring Watson's homemade chicken noodle soup, chili, and Cousins Subs) provided at Maywood and free massage. Socialize with riders from throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. Take an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful park and nature trails at your leisure.
	Maywood Earth Ride is for any age and cycling ability: individuals, families, and groups. RIDE FOR FREE! Fund raising is optional and offers FANTASTIC free gift incentives, including a free Maywood Earth Ride T-Shirt, free registration with pledges of $75 or more, socks by Wigwam, and cycling products or gift certificates from Bike N Ski. Help support Maywood community programs by collecting pledges & earning free bicycle products!
This ride is a tour, NOT a race nor competitive event. We encourage riders to take their time and enjoy the great outdoors! Please observe all rules of the road. All turns and intersections will be marked, but not guarded.
	Rest stops every 10-20 miles will provide restrooms, fabulous snacks and beverages, and friendly volunteers! You may gain weight on this bicycle tour!
To promote safety, helmets are required. St. Nicholas Hospital will be selling bicycle helmets before the ride. Helmets will be available at cost through St. Nicholas Hospital Health Express.
All riders are recommended to arrive an hour before the mass group start time to allow ample time to park, check in, pick up registration materials, and enjoy breakfast. All riders are asked to begin riding with the group at the mass start times of 7:30, 9:00, or 10:30 am for important announcements. Riders that begin early may not be properly supported by sag vehicles or volunteers.	Click here to Register Today