Some of you may know Chris Kegel, former Bike Fed board member, owner of the Wheel and Sprocket shops in the Milwaukee and Fox Valley area, and generally one of the strongest supporters of bike advocacy you will ever see. His list of local, state, and national positions in support of all types of biking is endless. And he is generally a wonderful, giving, and sweet guy.
He is facing a very tough health battle. This Sunday there will be a ride in support of him <http://www.chriskegel.com/> in Milwaukee. (Full details at link or pasted below. Sorry about the formatting.) This will be a slow and social ride, mostly on the Hank Aaron Trail. No entry fee. No long distances. No competition or requirements to do anything except show up and celebrate biking. You don't even have to bike, although I think you will want to. Just come pick up a t-shirt in the morning and then come to the after-party at Kegel Inn. (Yes, a multi-generational family operation now being run by Chris's son, Julian, also a Bike Fed board member.) Bring your family and friends. People are coming in from across the country to ride for Chris. Because I am not a morning person, I'm going to get a hotel room Saturday night so I can get there on time. If any women are interested in splitting a room, let me know. (I'll likely get a cheap, no-frills room at some soulless chain near the highway just to sleep, but would be open to something a little nicer if I find a person who wants to split a room and upgrade.) [image: chris slow roll] CHRIS KEGEL'S SLOW ROLL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th To celebrate the cycling legend, Chris Kegel, we couldn't think of a better way to bring our family and the cycling community together than a "slow roll" bike ride. This is a casual, no drop, 12 mile bike ride from State Fair Park along the Hank Aaron State Trail on our way to Lake Shore State Park. Once we reach the park, there will be SEVEN BANNERS for you to sign and share your love for Chris. After we return to the trail through downtown and hop back on the Hank Aaron, we'll head south off the trail at the 56th street exit and end at Kegel's Inn for a big tent celebration. *THE RIDE**9:00am - FREE T-SHIRT PICK UP*Show your support by wearing your complimentary commemorative T-Shirt on the ride. Your T-Shirt will be your ticket to engage in the free activities at the* PARTY*PARKING - Arrive at the parking lot at STATE FAIR PARK AND RIDE <https://www.google.com/maps/place/425+S+76th+St,+Milwaukee,+WI+53214/@43.0277382,-88.0094958,622m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m8!1m2!2m1!1s+STATE+FAIR+PARK+AND+RIDE+!3m4!1s0x88051acc1fa90e97:0x679ce0552c8c31c2!8m2!3d43.0269141!4d-88.0073315> on 76th and Main Street(see map) <https://www.google.com/maps/place/425+S+76th+St,+Milwaukee,+WI+53214/@43.0277382,-88.0094958,622m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m8!1m2!2m1!1s+STATE+FAIR+PARK+AND+RIDE+!3m4!1s0x88051acc1fa90e97:0x679ce0552c8c31c2!8m2!3d43.0269141!4d-88.0073315> <https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.027735,-88.007326&z=12&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=apiv3> Map data ©2016 Google Terms of Use <https://www.google.com/intl/en-US_US/help/terms_maps.html> Report a map error <https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0277354,-88.0073258,12z/data=!10m1!1e1!12b1?source=apiv3&rapsrc=apiv3> *10:00am - OFFICIAL RIDE START**ROUTE OVERVIEW*Head south one block on 76th, to head east on the Hank Aaron State TrailFollow route arrows through the Historic 3rd Ward on your way to Lakeshore State Park*AT LAKESHORE STATE PARK*We all wish Chris the best in the upcoming months. Signing your name on the banners at the park is the easiest way to show your support for Chris. After you sign the banners, we will slow roll to the party at KEGEL'S INN.*RETURN ROUTE*Follow route signage through downtown as make your way back to the Hank Aaron State Trail heading West. At 56th street, take the paved exit SOUTH from the trail until you reach National Avenue. Take National Avenue to 59th. KEGEL'S INN is on the corner of 59th and National. *12pm - THE TREK AFTER PARTY AT KEGEL'S INN**ADMISSION*Admission is free as long as you are wearing your SLOW ROLL T-SHIRT*BIKE PARKING*Lock up your bike near the south end of 59th street. Bike Parking generously provided by the Bike Federation of Wisconsin.*FOOD*Complimentary Brats, Pretzels and Beer. Please thank TREK Bicycles for the generous support for this party. *PACKER GAME*Don't worry, we know we can't compete with Packer Sunday, so even if you don't feel like riding, head over to Kegel's Inn to watch the Packers battle the Lions on the OUTDOOR BIG SCREEN. Game starts at 12:05 pm. *HALFTIME PRESENTATIONS*Enjoy stories about Chris from some of his best friends. *LIVE MUSIC*This is an Family friendly event. Live music will start at the end of the Packer Game. *AFTERGAME TIMELINE*6PM - BEER TENT CLOSES *FAQ. **DO I NEED TO RIDE MY BIKE TO COME TO THE PARTY AT KEGEL'S INN?*No! We welcome anyone who know's Chris Kegel and Family to join us for the celebration. Please come to Kegel's Inn anytime after 12pm. You will need to pick up a T-Shirt from the Beer Tent to enjoy in the libations. If at all possible, we recommend that you ride your bike to the event. Parking will be VERY LIMITED at Kegel's Inn. *IS THERE A FEE TO JOIN THE RIDE?*No, Trek Bicycles has generously donated the fees associated with the cost of the dedication. *WILL THERE BE BIKE PARKING?*Yes, the Bike Federation of Wisconsin will have bike parking. There will be a bike corral on the south end of 59th st. Please bring a bike lock. *WHAT IS SLOW ROLL?*More than a ride, it's a philosophy to go slow, to take in the scenery, and to enjoy your ride. *IS THIS A FAMILY RIDE? *Yes, Chris Kegel is a man that has always put his family first. Please feel free to bring the little ones. *WHAT IS THE PACE OF THE RIDE?*Nice and Easy. Did we mention this was a slow roll? *WILL THERE BE CONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS?*Tom Schuler and his helpers from Team Sports will have some intersections controlled in and around the third ward.Milwaukee PD and West Allis PD are also in the loop about the ride. *WILL CHRIS BE THERE? *Maybe - we're taking things day by day. *IS THIS CHRIS'S LAST RIDE?*Chris's condition is serious and has come to peace with the outcomes of his diagnosis. Although we might have some time for him to get back on his bike again, *he* feels very strongly this slow roll will be a great way for people to get together in his honor. Robbie Webber Transportation geek All opinions are my own, and not necessarily those of any group or organization with which I am affiliated. 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