Tour de France expert gives inside scoop on racing, training and more

by: Margo O’Hara
Tour de France veteran and racing expert Robbie Ventura will share his behind-the-scenes racing stories 7-9 p.m. April 16 at his Trek Store at 1925 Skokie Valley in Highland Park. Active Transportation Alliance members get in free, and non-members can join at the door for only $25.

A VIP pre-event training session from 6-7 p.m. is a chance to members to spend time with the pro and his cycling advice. VIP tickets are available for $25 at http://activetrans.org/trekstore/vip

Party-goers will enjoy light snacks and drinks and can bid on coveted goodies. And don’t overlook the merchandise – Members get discounts on store products at the event.

When: 7-9 p.m. April 16; $25 VIP pre-event 6-7 p.m.
Where: Trek Store 1925 Skokie Valley in Highland Park
Cost: Free to Active Trans members, $25 for non-members.
RSVP: http://www.activetrans.org/trekstore/rsvp

The Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit, member-based advocacy organization that works to make bicycling, walking and public transit so safe, convenient and fun that we will achieve a significant shift from environmentally harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. The organization builds a movement around active transportation, encourages physical activity, increases safety and builds a world-class transportation network. Formerly the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, the Active Transportation Alliance is North America’s largest transportation advocacy organization, supported by more than 6,000 members, 1,000 volunteers and 35 full-time staff. For more information on the Active Transportation Alliance, visit www.activetrans.org or call 312.427.3325.

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Tags: Active Transportation Alliance, bikes, Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, tour de france

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