World Sport Chicago Presents “Spin To Break the Cycle”

Chicago, IL – What if someone told you that an hour of spinning could help stop violence in Chicago – would you step up to the bike? Cyclists and spinning enthusiasts of all levels are invited to World Sport Chicago’s inaugural Spin to Break the Cycle. The benefit is a high-energy, indoor cycling event that challenges participants to get active for programs that have proven to make an impact on youth violence in Chicago. On March 8th, hundreds of Chicagoans including some surprise guest appearances of Chicago celebrities will jump on a bike for an entry-level workout with one goal- breaking the cycle of violence in Chicago.

Spin instructors from some of the top clubs in the city will lead 8 hours of energetic spin workouts and provide 75 spin bikes to fill the House of Blues concert hall for the inaugural event. Bike wheels will not be the only things spinning…a live dj will be playing high-energy playlists.  

Individuals and teams are invited to take the challenge to pedal their way to raise funds for the important work of World Sport Chicago in increments of either 1,2 or 3 hours! World Sport Chicago will provide riders easy fundraising online toolkit to help raise pledges. To add to the excitement, there will be fundraising drawings every week for pledges turned in by March 31st for prizes such as tickets to the Chicago Bears Official Draft Party with LIVE analysis from Bears football experts and appearances by current players or pre-game on-field passes with the Chicago Fire.

Besides a rewarding workout, participants will enjoy prizes, a stylish event shirt along with a post-spin cyclist celebration following each spin session. The top floor of the House of Blues will be dedicated for rejuvenation and relaxation. Highlights include:

• Cyclist Care & Connections: free massages, vendor booths offering product swag, pampering and more.

According to Scott Myers, Executive Director of World Sport Chicago, every dollar raised through the event will go directly to our programs that are having a tangible impact in reducing violence in Chicago. For example, a research study by the University of Chicago–Crime Lab proved that participation in Becoming a Man – Sports Edition (BAM – Sports), a World Sport Chicago and Youth Guidance program, reduces violent crime arrests, weapons crime and increases school achievement.  These results include: reduced violent crime arrests by 44%, reduced weapons crime and vandalism by 36%, increased future graduation rates by 10-23%.

Ready to Pedal?
Spin to Break the Cycle

DATE: Saturday, March 8

TIME: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. (with a new workout on the top of every hour)  
Doors open at 8 a.m. with the first spin session starts at 9 a.m. with a new workout on top of every hour. The last session starts at 4 p.m.

WHERE:  House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

COST: $30 registration fee per person with a $300 fundraising minimum per hour a person spins (option to spin for 1, 2, or 3 hours)
There will be fundraising drawings every week and pledges turned in by March 31st to be eligible for exciting fundraising rewards. All pledges for the event are due by the end of April.

DETAILS: Deadline to register Friday, February 28.  To register, visit www.crowdrise.com/spintobreakthecycle. For more details, visit www.worldsportchicago.org/spin. For questions, please call World Sport Chicago at 312-861-4940.           

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:
Event hashtag: #wscbreakthecycle
Twitter: @worldsportchi (World Sport Chicago)
Facebook: search: World Sport Chicago or https://www.facebook.com/worldsportchi
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/DreamsPlayHere
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dreamsplayhere/

This event would not be possible without the support of Ariel Investments,
IMG Worldwide, Inc., Barclays, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, NBC5 Chicago, ESPN Radio, The MIX and Make It Better Foundation.

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