Moonlight Madness
The Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic is a 10- mile, non-competitive late night charity bike ride through Denver’s historic neighborhoods. Benefiting Seniors Inc - Seniors Inc. is a 40 year-old non-profit agency dedicated to helping Colorado’s elderly and their personal independence.
Closed Course!
The entire course will be closed for a certain amount of time to all automobile traffic. The re-designed 10-mile course will be filled with cyclists only! It will tour landmarks, new and old. Including, the Denver business district, Lower Downtown and the Cherry Creek shopping district. Participants are welcomed to do as many laps as time permits.
Start - Colorado State Capitol
The Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic will start and finish at the foot of Colorado’s most recognizable landmark — The Colorado State Capitol in downtown Denver.
Registration and the 180 Energy Drink After Hours Cycling Bash will take place on Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Start Waves!
There will be just two large waves - the early Family Wave for riders who want to still get a little sleep when they finish and the Gonzo Wave for those who want to enjoy the true nocturnal spendor of Denver.
We recommend that cyclists choose a wave that includes riders who are likely to pedal at a similar speed and mentality to your own.
Family Wave 10:30 p.m. start
Gonzo Wave 11:30 p.m. start
For Staying up all Night...
In addition to a wild night of prowling the city, each participant will receive:
• Shirt - a specially designed 100% cotton Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic T-shirt
• Breakfast - a ticket to the Irv Berlau Lunar Breakfast, presented by Santigo’s
• Food & Fun - great snacks and entertainment at the Midnight Snack Stops
• More - a packet of goodies from our sponsors
• Prizes - an opportunity to win dozens of prizes!
*All riders will also receive a registration number that must be visible in order to ride! The number MUST be worn at all times. With the closed course, law enforcement will be authorized to remove unregistered riders from the course. Remember this is a fundraiser for Seniors Inc, and many low-income seniors in the Denver area!
SENIORS INC.
Proceeds from the Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic benefit Seniors Inc. Created in 1969, Seniors Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting independence and enriching the quality of life as we age. The organization provides services throughout Colorado which help and encourage seniors to live independently, and to continue to learn, grow and contribute to society.
Some of their programs include:
1. Money Management
2. Help with Heating Bills
3. Elder Care Planning Tool
4. Medicare and Medicaid Counseling
5. Senior Companion Program
6. Senior Community Service Employment Program
Contact Seniors Inc. at 303.300.6900 or at www.seniorsinc.org.
180 Energy Drink After Hours Cycling Bash
Arrive early and enjoy the music, prize drawings and the Outrageous Costume Contest. 180 Energy Drink will keep you rolling all night long.
Irv Berlau Memorial Lunar Breakfast
When you finish your ride, a delicious breakfast, lunar tunes, and loads of prize drawings will be awaiting you back at the State Capitol. This party will be a celebration of the life of Irv Berlau - the man who brought this event to Denver.
Midnight Snack Stops
Midnight Snack Stops along the course will be stocked with eye-opening refreshments and night-cruising entertainment.
Rules of the Road
The entire course will be closed to automobil traffic. For Speer Blvd., Lawrence St., 17th St. and Broadway, two lanes will be coned for cyclists only and one to two lanes will be open for cars. Riders will need to show caution. Here are a few rules and tips for safe moonlight riding:
» All bikes MUST be equipped with a front and rear light.
» Bicycles should also have BOTH front and rear reflectors for visibility.
» Helmets are required for cyclists and their child passengers.
» Ride slower and more cautiously than you would by daylight.
» Darkness tends to impair depth perception and the hazards will be more difficult to see.
» Obey all traffic signs and lights.
» Follow the instructions of the Denver Police Officers and the safety course marshals.
» Ride in the same direction as the automobile traffic.
» Stay on the right side of the street: ride no more than two abreast.
» It's always a good idea to wear white or light- colored clothing for visibility.
» Bike strollers should have reflectors and vertical flags.
» Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. |
