About The Ride
Moonlight Madness
The Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic is a 15-mile or 8 mile, non-competitive late night charity bike ride through Denver’s historic neighborhoods. Benefiting Seniors Inc - Seniors Inc. is a 39-year-old non-profit agency dedicated to helping Colorado’s elderly and their personal independence.
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.
The 15-mile and 8-mile cut off courses will tour landmarks, new and old. Including, the Denver business district, Lower Downtown and the Cherry Creek shopping district. All will seem very different by the light of the moon.
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
• Taco - a coupon for a free taco at Wahoo's
• Breakfast - a ticket to the Lunar Breakfast
• 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!
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:
- Money Management
- Help with Heating Bills
- Elder Care Planning
- Medicare and Medicaid Counseling
- Senior Companion Program
- 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 Nirve Cruisers 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.
Wahoo’s Pre-Ride Party and Early Registration
Stop by Wahoo’s Fish Tacos for a few laughs, drink and food specials, prize drawings and ealry registration. Pre-registered riders can choose to have your ride packets waiting for you by choosing one of the two Wahoo’s parties on the registration forms. You will also be able to register for the ride at the parties. Come Hungry!
Wahoo’s -Uptown - 225 E. 20th Ave. Thursday, July 10 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Wahoo’s -Park Meadows - 9617 E. County Line Sunday, July 13 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Rules of the Road
As you can imagine, from 10:30 PM till 2 AM in the morning the automobile traffic will be light. However the course will be open to cars as well. Riders will need to show caution. Here are a few 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. |
