Bike Arlington Community Ride Held This Saturday

The Bike Arlington Community Ride will be held this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

The event begins and ends at North School Park on North Arlington Heights Road.

Bikers can tour the village and bike 15 miles through streets in a divided course. The first portion is six miles, allowing young families the opportunity to bike a short course, or you can continue on to complete the ride. Helmets are encouraged.

The ride is open to all ages that are comfortable riding long distances.

When the ride is complete, there will be refreshments available at North School Park. There will also be bicycle safety tips and crafts. This event is presented by the Arlington Heights Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC).

Bikers are encouraged to register online. BPAC registration forms will be e-mailed, or must be completed on site prior to the ride. One registration form required per person to participate.