RIDE DETAILS

There’s nothing quite like the energy and electricity of riding in Venus de Miles. It’s not often you find yourself with hundreds of other women ready to celebrate each other and your love of cycling, and it’s something you’ll remember forever. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience the empowerment that comes with Venus de Miles and register below.

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COURSE START TIMES

We recommend arriving 30-minutes to 1-hour prior to your start time so you have plenty of time to park, check bags, stretch, and hear important announcements. See below for specific course start times.

  • 64-Mile Course: 7:30AM*

  • 48-Mile Course: 8:15AM*

  • 30-Mile Course: 9:00AM*

*Course start times subject to change.

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WHAT TO BRING

If you’re a registered rider, see below for what to bring to the event. If you’re just joining us for the post-ride fun, just bring an ID and credit card to enjoy the festival.

  • Bib number & safety pins—affix to the back of your shirt. Number must be visible at all times while on course.

  • ID for the finish line alcoholic beverages

  • Cash or credit card for the merch tent and optional festival activations

  • Wristband with food and drink tickets

  • Bike, helmet, and water bottles

  • Important medical information and insurance cards

  • Cycling shoes or athletic shoes

  • Any donations you have received for Greenhouse Scholars

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PARKING INFORMATION

Rider parking will be available at

  • Lyons Waste Water Treatment facility

198 2nd Avenue, Lyons

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

200 2nd Avenue, Lyons

Additionally, on-street parking is available in the neighborhood surrounding the park, but we encourage you to fill the lots first. Please ride your bike or carpool whenever possible!

Venus de Miles staff member gear check

GEAR CHECK

There will be a supervised tent where you can leave personal belongings: jackets, bags, etc. while you ride. Your items will be ticketed to correspond with your participant number. Venus de Miles is not responsible for lost valuables so please ensure your bag has a secure closure such as a zip or tie.