September 7, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
- I'm having trouble signing up on-line.
- How do I know my registration was received?
- Can I volunteer for the Boulevard Lakefront Tour?
- I chose the XX-mile option online and I'd like to change to a different route.
- I want to bring my child with me. Do I have to pay for him/her?
- What about riding a tandem — do I have to pay for two people?
- Where does the ride start?
- Why do I need my rider number?
- What do I need to bring the day of the ride?
- What if it rains?
- Can I get a refund?
- Still have questions?
I'm having trouble signing up on-line.
If you have registration problems on-line, please contact signmeup.com directly at support@signmeup.com.
How do I know my registration was received?
A confirmation screen will appear when you are done signing up online, and you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please read this information carefully to verify that your registration was received correctly. The charge on your credit card will appear as "signmeup*BikeRide."
Can I volunteer for the Boulevard Lakefront Tour?
The Boulevard Lakefront Tour needs volunteers in many capacities before, during and after the ride. Please click here to learn more about volunteering for the BLT and to sign up online.
I chose the XX-mile option online and I'd like to change to a different route.
The route options on our signup form are for our planning purposes only. Feel free to ride whatever route you like.
I want to bring my child with me. Do I have to pay for him/her?
Our rule for the Boulevard Lakefront Tour is "If you pedal, you pay." This means that children on their own bikes or those being pulled on a trail-a-bike must pay to ride. Children in trailers ride for free.
What about riding a tandem — do I have to pay for two people?
Our rule is, "If you pedal, you pay." So, a tandem needs two paying riders, as does an adult rider with a child on a trail-a-bike. Children that are being pulled in a trailer or on a child's seat on an adult's bike do not need to pay.
Where does the ride start?
The ride starts and finishes on the Midway Plaisance, just south of the corner of 59th St. and Woodlawn Ave. (map coming soon)
Why do I need my rider and helmet numbers?
We’ll be taking pictures of your ride and your rider/helmet numbers will allow you to access your photos after the ride. Your numbers are also your ticket to get your T-shirt and access to the ride rest stops. Please have your number visible at all times so that staff and volunteers know that you are registered.
What do I need to bring the day of the ride?
- A copy of your registration
- Your helmet
- Your driver's license or ID and some cash
- A water bottle
- A lock: Bike racks will be available in the Bike Parking area, so you can lock your bike while picking up your packet or relaxing after the ride
- Also recommended: sunscreen; camera; a spare inner tube, pump, and tire levers
For safety reasons, it is against the law to wear headphones
Click below for additional bicycle safety tips from the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation:
www.biketraffic.org/safebicycling
What if it rains?
The Boulevard Lakefront Tour will be held rain or shine.
Can I get a refund?
Because proceeds from the Boulevard Lakefront Tour support the efforts of our nonprofit organization, we do not offer refunds. Your investment in this event goes directly toward making Chicagoland a better place for bicyclists. Thanks for your support!
Still Have Questions?
If your question isn't answered on the web site, feel free to contact the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation at (312) 427-3325.
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
9 W. Hubbard St., Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60610
Fax: (312) 427-4907
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