Pedal in the Park with Pat June 17

What an amazing month it has been! There is lots of news to report. On Sunday, June 6th I completed the annual "Miller Lite UPAF Ride for the Arts". I completed the 25-mile ride, although we rode from my house to the starting gate at the Summerfest Grounds. After the ride, we rode home on our bikes. Overall, we completed approx. 45 miles including the ride to and from the starting point. It was perfect weather: cool and cloudy, but not raining. After the ride there were festivities at the Summerfest Grounds. We got lots of free food and saw a skateboarding competition and some really cool performers including the Boulevard Theater and performers from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. I will never forget this day.

If you are interested in a fun ride in Sheridan and Warnimont Parks then mark your calendar for Thursday, June 17th! This is the date for the 4th annual "Pedal in the Park with Pat" sponsored by our County Supervisor Patricia Jursik. Riders will meet at 6 pm at the Pavilion at area 1 in Sheridan Park. Bring your bikes and your helmets! There will be a 5-mile ride followed by a performance by the "Bluegrass Allstars". This band features Dan Nimphius and you will hear some great Bluegrass music featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass. Sounds like a party! The public is invited so mark your calendar and make sure your bike is tuned up and ready to roll.

On Thursday, July 8th, it is once again time to Storm the Bastille! This 5k race starts downtown Milwaukee at the Bastille Days festivities. This is always a popular race with thousands of walkers and runners. Last year I ran this race with a group of over a dozen people. One unusual feature of this race is that there are beer stops along the way so if you get tired you can stop and have a beer! Yikes! I recommend waiting until AFTER the race! Here is some more info on this event: http://www.easttown.com/documents/29-online-run-registration

That's all for now! Stay tuned for more exciting news. Stay active this summer and get out and meet some of your neighbors. You will enjoy the experience and stay fit at the same time.