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Channahon Park to Host Ride Ataxia Cycling Event
Nearly 300 cyclists are expected to join in the fight against Friedreich's Ataxia during a July 21 cycling event that begins and ends at Central Park in Channahon.
All together now, cyclists: Hello, Channahon.
Nearly 300 cyclists are expected to participate in Ride Ataxia/Chicago, a bicycle fundraiser for the Fredreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).
The event is Sunday, July 21, and begins and ends in Central Park in Channahon. Cost is $55 to sign up on the day of the race and includes a T-shirt, fully stocked rest stops and lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill after the ride.
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There will be four routes for riders:
- 4-mile route: Neighborhood loop. Beginners. 10 a.m. start.
- 12-mile route: Out-and-back on the I&M Canal Towpath. Beginners. 9:30 a.m. start.
- 32-mile route: Out-and-back, part on the Towpath and part on the road. Experienced cyclists. 8:30 a.m. start.
- 52-mile route: First 9 miles on the Towpath. Varied traffic conditions. Advanced cyclists only. 8 a.m. start.
All procees from Ride Ataxia/Chicago go to FARA—a non-profit organization dedicated to research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s Ataxia.
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What is FA? It is a debilitating, life-shortening degenerative neuromuscular disorder. The most common symptoms are balance problems, severe fatigue, heart disease, scoliosis, eyesight, hearing loss and slowed speech.
For more information, call the Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance (484-879-6160) or visit: info@curefa.org
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