About Morning Glory Ride 2008
You're invited to join us on Sunday August 3, 2008 for the 27th year of this popular ride for singles, families and clubs. A fund-raiser for the Miami Group of the Sierra Club, this event emphasizes safety and fun. It offers several routes for riders of all abilities.
Morning Glory Ride 2008 begins in the early morning quiet with starts at 4:30 am and 5:30 am from Sawyer Point Park along downtown Cincinnati's riverfront.
One of our sponsor bike shops will be there before the ride to do free minor bike repairs. A special tip of the MGR helmet to them for providing this service. And speaking of helmets, they are required for the ride. In case you don't have one, One of our sponsor bike shops will be selling them at low cost.
Columbia Parkway AND MGR Classic are BACK!
Choose the Family/Leisure ride or the Morning Glory Classic ride then log some optional miles and hills on the special Bonus ride for hill-lovers.
See The Morning Glory Ride 2008 Route for specifics.
All roads lead to Rome? Nope!
All Morning Glory roads lead back to Sawyer Point where you'll enjoy a deluxe catered Sunrise Breakfast.
If you register online before July 20, 2008, the breakfast (along with a Morning Glory Ride 2008 T-shirt) is free.
It pays to register now!
If you register after July 20, 2008 the price is the same, but the ride t-shirt and breakfast aren't included. Think of it as a free shirt and breakfast as your early registration bonus.
Register now, grab the goodies!
If you register in-person, the shirt and breakfast are not included in the price and won't be available.
You've got it figured out, right? We really want you to register now!
More detailed information about the 27th Annual Morning Glory Ride course
Ride Calendar
| July 20, 2008 | Registration forms must be postmarked if registering by mail. |
| July 20, 2008 | Last day to get free breakfast and t-shirt with online registration |
| Midnight August 1, 2008 | Online registration closes |
| Saturday August 2, 2008, Noon to 4 p.m. |
Register for the event at Sawyer Point. Avoid the Sunday rush by picking up ride packets if you're already registered. |
| Sunday August 3, 2008, 3:00 to 5:00 am |
Day of event registration and check-in opens. |
| Sunday August 3, 2008, 4:30 am and 5:30 am |
Ride begins! |
| Sunday August 3, 2008, 6:00 to 8:30 am |
Breakfast is served along the Serpentine Wall at Sawyer Point Park |
More registration information is available here.
Here's a great article on Safety Guidelines by Steve Magas, The Bike Lawyer. If you haven't time to read it now, at least remember these guidelines:
Safety First!
- Most of the roads you'll ride on will not be closed to automobile traffic
- Corner workers do not control or stop traffic
- Obey all traffic laws
- Ride with traffic
- Ride in a predictable manner ie don't make sudden moves such as swerving, changing lanes or changing direction
- Stay Alert
- WEAR A HELMET and have head and tail lights, as required by Ohio Law. Reflectors and light colored or reflective clothing are also a very good idea
Some corner volunteers will have cell phones. In the event of an emergency, find the nearest phone and dial 911. If you own a cell phone, please bring it with you on the ride.