Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life Memorial Bike Ride

Sunday, August 11, 2024 Past event
1:00 PM MDT
Boulder, Colorado
Free · 4 races

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring RIDE FOR MAGNUS: RIDE FOR YOUR LIFE MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. This heartfelt event honors the memory of rising cycling star Magnus White, advocating for safer roads and better infrastructure to protect cyclists and vulnerable road users. The ride kicks off at 10 am from Farrand Field on the CU Boulder Campus, featuring a scenic 13.5-mile route with minimal elevation change. Participants will enjoy a safe journey along Folsom to Jay Road, and onto Colorado State Highway 119, which will be closed to vehicle traffic as riders pass the site where Magnus lost his life.

As cyclists ride together, they will return to Farrand Field for a rally that highlights crucial legislative efforts aimed at promoting cyclist safety. For those who can't attend in person, a virtual ride option will be available, allowing participants nationwide to join the movement. Whether you're cycling or walking, this event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, raise awareness, and advocate for change in memory of Magnus. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference!

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  • Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life Memorial Bike Ride

    Includes T-Shirt

    Packet pickup and rider instruction info will be emailed and can be found here: https://www.thewhiteline.org/ride-for-magnus-instructions

    12:00 PM MDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life Memorial Bike Ride - Virtual

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt (includes shipping)

    1:00 PM MDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life Memorial Walk

    Includes T-Shirt

    This will be part of the Magnus Memorial for those who wish to walk instead of ride. The walk will be around the University of Colorado Boulder Campus. Packet pickup and walker instruction info will be emailed and can be found here: https://www.thewhiteline.org/ride-for-magnus-instructions

    1:00 PM MDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • RIDE FOR MAGNUS: RIDE FOR YOUR LIFE : Free B Cycle Bike

    Includes T-Shirt

    Boulder B Cycle is providing 25 free bikes at the starting line for those that dont have a bike. Packet pickup and rider instruction info will be emailed and can be found here: https://www.thewhiteline.org/ride-for-magnus-instructions

    12:00 PM MDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

RIDE FOR MAGNUS: RIDE FOR YOUR LIFE MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE ON AUGUST 11, 2024.

The death of rising U.S. cycling star Magnus White was as preventable as it was tragic. Its time to take action. Join us as we call for better laws and improved infrastructure to protect vulnerable road users. Ride with us as the new voice for change. Riders will depart at 10 am at Farrand Field on the CU Boulder Campus, following a slow-roll route along Folsom to Jay Road, and then on to Colorado State Highway 119 (CO 119) with a rolling closure, going past the site where Magnus was killed. The entire westbound lanes of CO 119 will be closed to vehicle traffic, ensuring a safe journey for all participants. Riders will turn around at 63rd and then return to Farrand Field on CU Campus for a rally. This gathering will introduce legislative efforts spearheaded by The White Line and include a strong call to action in support of these initiatives.

The cycling route spans 13.5 miles and features minimal elevation change. Additionally, for those nationwide wishing to join, a virtual ride option will be available. There will be a walking route around the CU Boulder campus, with details to be announced soon.

Support for the ride comes from: City of Boulder, It Could Be Me, Ride for Your Life, Trek Bicycles, USA Cycling, and Heavylifting Design.



PACKET PICKUP AND RIDERS AND WALKERS INSTRUCTION INFO WILL BE EMAILED AND CAN BE FOUND HERE:
HTTPS://WWW.THEWHITELINE.ORG/RIDE-FOR-MAGNUS-INSTRUCTIONS https://www.thewhiteline.org/ride-for-magnus-instructions

Location

Farrand Field, CU Boulder Campus, 2200 Baker Dr, Boulder, 80309, CO, United States

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