BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260809T010000Z DTEND:20260809T050000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Night Owl Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:NEW THIS YEAR!\n\n This year's ride will start and end under the Raue Center Marquee!\n\n Afterparty includes music from Jimmy Marquis\, 9:30-11:45: jimmymarquis.com\n\n Registration includes a drink ticket for the after-party (water\, soda\, or Miller Lite)\n\n Non-rider after-party tickets are $10\n\nDate:\n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\n\nLocation:\n\nWilliams Street under Raue Center's Marquee!\n\nPacket Pick-up @ Raue Center\n\nFriday\, August 7\, 2026 @ location and time TBD\n\n10 am 1 pm Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 @ Raue Center\n\n7:30-8:45 pm Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 @ Raue Center\n\n \n\nEvent Timeline:\n\n7:30 pm On-site Registration Opens (you can pick your packet up during this time as well)\n\n9:00 pm Long Ride starts (20+/- miles)\n\n9:05 pm Short Ride starts (10+/- miles)\n\n9:30 pm After Party begins at Raue Center\n\n11:30 pm Route closes\n\nMidnight Party ends\n\nCost:*\n\n$38 Early Bird ends June 21st\n\n$46 ends August 7th\n\n$55 Day of\n\nKids (12 & under) $18\n\nAfter-party ticket $10 (no t-shirt)\n\n*Pricing (includes soft-style t-shirt** and after party)\n\n**After July 1st\, t-shirts are limited while supplies last.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteers Wanted!\n\nBe a volunteer! Registration/set-up assistance\, Course marshals\, and Pace riders are needed. To volunteer\, visit our registration page!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSafety is the number one priority for the Night Owl!\n\nPlease review these items before coming to the ride:\n\n\n \n Helmets are mandatory.\n \n \n Lights and reflectors are mandatory.\n \n \n Review the route before you start the ride.\n \n \n Obey all traffic laws. (Officers may issue citations.)\n \n \n Carry an ID and cell phone. A cell phone number for at least one member of your group MUST be on file when you check in.\n \n \n Bike must be in good condition.\n \n \n Do not ride more than two abreast.\n \n \n Please bring a reusable water bottle.\n \n \n In the event of an emergency during the ride\, please call 911\n \n The rest stop is located at Woodscreek Park. Water\, restrooms\, snacks\, and first aid will be available.\n\n\nWatch our Facebook page for any updates on the ride. There will be no refunds for the ride.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor!\n\n\n\n\n\nShow your support for a bike-friendly McHenry County and get exposure with area cyclists and families!\n\nNight Owl is a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization!\n\nAll proceeds from the ride support Raue Center For The Arts.\n\nA variety of support packages are available to make this event a success!\n\nClick here for more info on sponsorships or contact Meredith Schaefer Flowers at mschaefer@rauecenter.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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NEW THIS YEAR!

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&bull\; This year&rsquo\;s ride will start and end under the Raue Center Marquee!

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&bull\; Afterparty includes music from Jimmy Marquis\, 9:30-11:45: \;jimmymarquis.com

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&bull\; Registration includes a drink ticket for the after-party (water\, soda\, or Miller Lite)

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&bull\; Non-rider after-party tickets are $10

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Date:
\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026

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Location:
\nWilliams Street under Raue Center&rsquo\;s \; Marquee!

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Packet Pick-up @ Raue Center
\nFriday\, August 7\, 2026 @ location and time TBD
\n10 am &ndash\; 1 pm &ndash\; Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 @ Raue Center
\n7:30-8:45 pm Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 @ Raue Center

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Event Timeline:
\n7:30 pm &ndash\; On-site Registration Opens (you can pick your packet up during this time as well)
\n9:00 pm &ndash\; Long Ride starts (20+/- miles)
\n9:05 pm &ndash\; Short Ride starts (10+/- miles)
\n9:30 pm &ndash\; After Party begins at Raue Center
\n11:30 pm &ndash\; Route closes
\nMidnight &ndash\; Party ends

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Cost:*

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$38 Early Bird ends June 21st
\n$46 ends August 7th
\n$55 Day of
\nKids (12 &\; under) $18

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After-party ticket $10 (no t-shirt)
\n*Pricing (includes soft-style t-shirt** and after party)

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**After July 1st\, t-shirts are limited while supplies last.

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Volunteers Wanted!

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Safety is the number one priority for the Night Owl!

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    Lights and reflectors are mandatory.

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Watch our Facebook page \;for any updates on the ride. There will be no refunds for the ride.

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Become a Sponsor!

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Show your support for a bike-friendly McHenry County and get exposure with area cyclists and families!
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All proceeds from the ride support Raue Center For The Arts.

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A variety of support packages are available to make this event a success!

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Click \;here \;for more info on sponsorships or contact Meredith Schaefer Flowers at \;mschaefer@rauecenter.org

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\n LOCATION:Raue Center for the Arts 26 N Williams St Crystal Lake\, IL 60014 UID:e.138.20969 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260516T084453Z URL:https://business.carygrovechamber.com/events/details/night-owl-bike-ride-08-08-2026-20969 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR