It’s that time of year…have YOU signed up to Bike the Drive for 2019?!

AARP Illinois is a major sponsor of this year’s Fifth Third Bike the Drive and we want members, friends, and family of all ages to join us in downtown Chicago Sunday, May 26, 2019! Riders can start as early as 5:30 a.m. – race organizers encourage everyone to start by 7:00 a.m. if you want to complete the whole 30 miles!! But you can do as little or as much as you want!

Join AARP Illinois as we celebrate healthy living and register for this year’s ride at http://www.bikethedrive.org/ - and enter code 50+riders19 to get a $5 off for your registration. All the information you could possibly need is on that website – need to rent a bike? Check it out! Want to see the route? Check it out! Want to find out more about the Post-Ride Festival downtown? Check it out!

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Want to ride with other AARP members…as you register, you will have the option to join a team…click that and look for “Tour de AARP” – add your name to our team…pick up your bike flag at the AARP tent that morning near the registration and head out for a fun-filled day!

Also stop by the AARP tent starting at 5:30 a.m. Sunday and be one of the first 250 members who ride to show us your membership card and get your free AARP Armband Holder (cell phones)! Good for walking, running, or biking…

We are excited to be a part of this year’s event and Festival – join us and enjoy your time at Fifth Third Bike the Drive…questions?? Email us at aarpil@aarp.org Don’t forget to register at http://www.bikethedrive.org/