Mid Winter Meltdown Sat, Jan 18th 2003

Posted Jan 1, 2003
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This year, the Meltdown continues... The Mid-Winter Meltdown will commence on Saturday January 18th at 5 pm at the The 7 Flags Event Center. (This is the night before the official RAGBRAI meeting, so many cyclists will be in town that evening!) This year, all proceeds go toward programs to benefit youth cycling in Iowa. Two programs that will benefit from the Midwinter Meltdown proceeds are: A program that will combine youth aged 13-18, with volunteer mentors, for the goal of developing a healthy spirit, mind and body, and a productive approach to life's challenges through preparation for and participation in RAGBRAI. “Smart Wheeler Ride Safely” program - a cycling program that helps keep our children safe, keep them active, and teach them about the benefits of cycling. The pilot program will be provided to 38 Iowa elementary schools for use in their third and fourth grade physical education classes next spring. Last year, the cyclists, the firefighters and many others came together to raise funds for the family of John Moran, a member of the FDNY and RAGBRAI's team Escape From New York. Over $50,000 was raised for a good cause and we all had a great time!

PURCHASE A TICKET HERE.

View all the details at www.midwintermeltdown.com OR View last year's pictures. Hosts: 7 Flags, Darwin Custom Apparel, Team Virtual and BIKEIOWA Need a place to stay? The Chase Suite Hotel has offered special Meltdown rates for the evening ($49/$59/$99 suite specials). When calling for reservations be sure to ask for the Meltdown rate. 888/433-6140 or 515-223-7700 or www.woodfinsuites.com

SEND AN EMAIL TO YOUR BIKING FRIENDS!!

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ATTENTION ALL BIKERS AND FRIENDS! Here we are, half way to RAGBRAI! If you are anything like us, your bike is clean and greased, your chamois are clean and dry and your bandanas are folded and tucked away nicely in a drawer some where…… YEA RIGHT! Your bike still has the road grime from last RAGBRAI; your chamois and bandana are stuffed in a Rubbermaid container ever since your last ride. Which in fact could get you selected for a Nobel Prize for the new strains of bacteria you are growing. I hear Iraq is always looking... Here is an opportunity to jump start your year: You and all your filthy little friends are invited to the MID WINTER MELTDOWN! This is nothing more than a shameless excuse to get together to drink and party! Well we are raising a little money for "Youth Cycling in Iowa" but we won't let that interfere with our mission. Come help us raise a little money, drink a little beer and gear up for the 2003 biking season. Oh yea, for those of you coming in to town for the RAGBRAI Kick Off Meeting, this is just a great way to prepare you for the mind numbing rhetoric to come. When: Saturday, January 18th 2003 (doors open at 5pm and we run to Midnight) Where: 7Flags Event Center, 2100 NW 100th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa Cost: $10.00 at the Door and Cash Bar (16oz beer $3.00) Fund Raisers: Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Team Challenge, Cool Longsleeve T-Shirt Why: Shameless excuse to get out of the house Live Music: Tyler Thompson Band Other: Cocktails and Food (power bars? yummmmmm) Oh yea, the most important item - Raise money for "Youth Cycling in Iowa" Possible other things: Unorganized bike ride (Suggestions welcome) For more details visit: www.bikeiowa.com or www.midwintermeltdown.com