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Valley Bike Month Events

 The Great Bike Chase

Sunday, April 20, 2008

The Great Bike Chase combines baseball and biking to create the ultimate park and ride experience. Join the fun as over 2,000 riders meet at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix for a group ride to Chase Field to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.

Great Bike Chase Official Line-up

9:00 - 10:30 am    Registration, check-in and activities
11:00 am   Riders leave Margaret T. Hance Park
11:45 pm   Arrive at the Chase Field
1:10 pm   First pitch
4:00 - 4:30 pm   Game over (approximately). Return to Margaret T. Hance Park

Warm-Up Fun & Games
Check in and enjoy these activities:

  • Live entertainment by Diamondbacks organist Bobby Freeman
  • Bike safety checks, courtesy of Landis Cyclery
  • Helmet fittings or purchases through Safe Kids Coalition
  • Bike safety education and club information
  • Free prize drawings\
  • Kids ages 7 – 12 can win a chance to go on the field for pre-game ceremonies and to participate in the ketchup, mustard, pickle race during the game

Registration
$16 per person includes:

  • One reserved-seat ticket to the Diamondbacks vs. Padres Game
  • A Great Bike Chase t-shirt
  • Police-escorted ride to and from the ballpark
  • Secure bike parking
  • Refreshments and entertainment

Children under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. NO training wheels allowed. All riders must WEAR HELMETS. All riders must sign a waiver at the event PRIOR to picking up tickets; adult or guardian must sign for children under 18. Police escorts to and from the ballpark are available at specified ride times.