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General Updates


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General Updates for the 2013 Season

5/9/13

  • General volunteer opportunities and volunteer interest form posted.

4/24/13

  • Bicycles with three wheels (trikes) are not allowed on our events due to our inability to transport them off the road in case of mechanical breakdown.

4/19/13

  • Additional tubes have been added to the regular on road stock as follows
    • 24" Presta - $10.00 each
    • 24" Shraeder - $10.00 each
    • 26" Presta Long Stem - $10.00 each
    • 29" Presta Long Stem - $12.00 each
    • 650c Presta Long Stem - $10.00 each

8/7/12

  • Bicycle Illinois merchandise prices have increased slightly as follows
    • Bicycle Illinois jerseys have increased by $5 from $74.99 to $79.99 each for all cuts and sizes.
    • Bicycle Illinois baseball hats have increased by $1 from $14.99 to $15.99 each.
    • Extra Bicycle Illinois t-shirts have increased by $1 each as follows
      • Size S - XL: from $14.99 to $15.99 each
      • Size XXL: from $15.99 to $16.99 each
      • Size XXXL: from $16.99 to $17.99 each

Previous Major General Updates

6/12/12

  • Muffins added to Breakfast Item Selection
  • Our t-shirt design has changed! Click Here to see the new t-shirt design!
  • Based on participant feedback we will no longer offer the same box lunches we had previously offered for any of our events and currently will not serve any type of lunch on the road. We are working on finding a suitable alternative.
  • The prices of the following repair parts have increased as follows:
    • Regular length 700c Presta tubes - $10.00 each ($2 increase)
    • Long-stem ultra light 700c Presta tubes - $12.00 each ($2 increase)
    • 26" Shrader tubes - $10.00 each ($2 increase)
    • 26" Presta tubes - $10.00 each ($2 increase)
    • 20" Shraeder tubes - $10.00 each ($2 increase)
    • 16" Shraeder tubes - $10.00 each ($2 increase)
    • The prices of all other repair parts are still the same
  • Important event communiations information added regarding Receiving Pertinent Tour Information on the Road via Group Text Messages and our Daily Ride Information & Updates Line. Click Here for more information.
  • If you stay at a supported hotel, please leave your baggage on a rolling baggage cart if one is available and not just on the floor. This will greatly help our staff quickly load your bags onto our vehicles and help ensure that we deliver them to the next stopping town before you arrive as well as saving wear and tear on our staff.
  • When the route goes onto a bike path from the road, "BP" will be used as a designator on the ground marking to signify a "Bike Path".
  • Google custom web site search capability added.
  • If you purchase any Bicycle Illinois merchandise items after you initially register, you will be charged an additional shipping fee at the time of purchase. If you pick up your item directly during the event itself we will refund your shipping fees after the completion of the event.

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