11th Annual Jingle ride to benefit Cycle Kids

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CICLISMO CLASSICO ANNOUNCES 11th ANNUAL JINGLE RIDE
TO BENEFIT CYCLE KIDS AND BOSTON AREA CHILDREN

ARLINGTON, Mass. – Ciclismo Classico, the leader in active vacations in Italy, the Northeast US and beyond, has scheduled its tenth annual holiday bicycle parade for December 9, 2007. Once again, the one-of-a-kind winter bicycle parade in New England will benefit Cycle Kids, an independent nonprofit organization designed to introduce children to the joys of cycling, healthy eating and fitness, environmental awareness, and the world of physical science through after school cycling-focused programs.

What’s the Jingle Ride?
The Ciclismo Classico Jingle Ride is a festive bicycle parade fundraiser of over 50 merry cyclists who will don bells on their booties, dress up in Christmas costumes, decorate their bikes with lights, tinsel and ride en masse from Arlington Center, Mass., through Harvard Square, along the Charles River Bike Path and through some of Boston's most charming and decorated city streets. Santa Claus and his eight reindeer will lead Ciclismo alumni, family and friends of all ages along the jingle ride that will end in Boston's Historic Quincy Market. If you don’t see them, you’ll hear them as they pass out candy canes to all the kids and sing out Christmas carols and holiday greetings to busy shoppers! The merriest costumes will receive prizes!

The Details – Where and When
When: Sunday, December 9, 2007, 11:00am – 3:00pm

Where:
10:30am Registration parking are in front of Starbucks
11:00am Start at Starbucks, 327 Broadway at Mass. Ave., Arlington Center. Starbucks will donate coffee to all riders!
11:45am Pedal along Charles River Bike Path, Storrow Drive Side
12:45pm Ride through Boston Common with stop at Frog Pond (1:00pm)
1:30pm Arrive at Quincy Market, Boston
2:15–3:00pm Return to Harvard Square, Cambridge via Newbury Street, Massachusetts Ave. bridge and Charles River Bike Path, Memorial Drive Side.

All riders are welcome to a post-parade party in Arlington at the home of our founder,
Lauren Hefferon!

The Proceeds
All donations collected from the Jingle Ride will support CYCLE Kids, a non-profit organization created to prevent obesity amongst children and young adults by introducing and promoting a healthy lifestyle to children in the Boston area. Through after school programs focused on cycling, the program encourages children to increase their level of physical activity, become aware of how food affects health, and achieve a balance between work and play to discover their true intellect, physical and social potential and develop everlasting leadership and team work skills. Suggested donation is $20 per rider. Make checks payable to CYCLE Kids, Inc. For more information visit www.cyclekids.org.

Join us!
Interested cyclists and those full of holiday cheer may register for the ride by calling Ciclismo Classico at 781-646-3377 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, or by sending an email to lili@ciclismoclassico.com.

About Ciclismo Classico
Ciclismo Classico is a proud leader in the active vacation industry that provides authentic, culturally enriching cycling, hiking and multi-sport tours for the adventurous traveler. Ciclismo Classico offers a diverse selection of landscapes, art, music, folklore, and, cuisine on each and every itinerary. With the commitment to provide legendary service combined with unforgettable cultural experiences, Ciclismo Classico continues to energize and transform lives through active travel experiences year after year. For more information about Ciclismo Classico, including information on their unique itineraries, expert, bilingual tour leaders, please visit www.ciclismoclassico.com or call (800) 866-7314.