Elkhart County

Distance From

• South Bend 20 mi. • Chicago 100 mi. • Indianapolis 165 mi. • Detroit 165 mi. • Cleveland 230 mi.

Preview of various routes

A self-guided bike tour through North Central Indiana

BloomNZoom.org

bloom&zoomSaturday, July 23, 2016

FLOWERS

FOOD

BICYCLESSpecial Thanks to our sponsors:

All About Cycling Lincoln Avenue Cycling

Pumpkinvine Cyclery Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Coming Together to Promote Cycling

Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people from all walks of life to build quality, sustainable and affordable homes in which people can live and grow into all God intends.

United Cancer Services of Elkhart County United Cancer provides assistance to cancer patients and their families to navigate treatment and share knowledge of available resources. We strive to educate Elkhart County residents in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.

Bike Elkhart Bike Elkhart is a grass-roots bicycling advocacy group that is working to improve conditions for cyclists in the City of Elkhart and surrounding county areas.

For More Information:

574.293.1683www.bloomnzoom.org www.fb.com/bloomnzoom2

Ride Information

What do the joy of the outdoors, a love of bicycling, colorful quilts and gorgeous gardens all have in common? It is our 6th annual bike ride fundraiser, Bloom & Zoom – benefiting United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County, and Bike Elkhart. This ride is designed for all skill levels, from experienced riders to energetic families.

Ride at your own pace

Whether you ride for the scenery or ride for the sport, the Bloom & Zoom bike ride is both a challenge and a great introductory experience for first-time riders.

• Family Fun Ride, 20, 40, 60 and 100 mile options

• Guided Familly Ride option Elkhart only

• Gorgeous scenic views of ElkhartCounty’s famous Quilt Gardensfeaturing vibrant flowers creativelyplanted in colorful patterns.

• Seven catered sag stops with hot meal in Elkhart

• The simple joy of knowing that you’reriding for a reason and helping threegreat causes!

Safety

• All riders should be in good enoughphysical condition to ride the courseof their choosing

• All riders must wear a helmet

• Bikes should be in good working order

• Participants must sign a waiver

NEW

Register online!http://bit.ly/1SVi9KC

SAG Stops are in: • Bristol

Elkhart County Hist. Mus.

• ElkhartKnights of Columbus

• GoshenAbshire Park

• MiddleburyKrider Worlds Fair Garden

• NappaneeChamber of Commerce

• Shipshewana

• WakarusaDowntown Quilt Garden

Registration Information

1. Online registration: bit.ly/BloomNZoom20162. Reach us by phone: (574)293-16833. Send an email: paula@stonesouppromotions.com4. Mail us the registration form

Registration and rider check-in will begin at three locations at 7 am on Saturday, July 23. Please note the distances offered from each location.

Early Registration / Day of Prices $30.00 / $40.00 Person $45.00 / $50.00 Family

T-Shirts are $10, additional

Make a weekend of it! Don’t just come for the ride but make a weekend of it. There are lots of great places to stay, eat, and experiences to be had. Check out some of the great things you can see and do in Elkhart County from July 22–30, 2016.

ElkhartThings to do

• Wellfield Botanical Gardens • Ruthmere Museum • Midwest Museum of American Art

Places to Eat

• Iechydda Brewing Company • Miles Lab Burger Bar • Moringa Cafe

GoshenThings to do

• Elkhart County 4H Fair (open all weekend)

• Sat. July 23 @ 8 p.m.ForeignerFREE Grand Stand Seating

• Downtown Goshen – Unique Shops &Places to eat

Places to Eat

• Constant Spring Bar & Resturant • Venturi – Certified Neapolitan Pizza • Maple Indian Cuisine

For more information on places to stay, eat, and relax please visit bloomnzoom.org and click on make it a weekend.

Rides Starting in Elkhart Parking & Registration: Knights of Columbus Elkhart

112 E Lexington Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516

Guided Family Ride @ 10:00 am around Elkhart

20 mi. Elkhart to Goshen and back 40 mi. Elkhart to Goshen to Middlebury to

Elkhart60 mi. Elkhart to Wakarusa to Goshen to

Middlebury to Elkhart

100 mi. Elkhart to Wakarusa to Nappanee to Goshen to Shipshewana to Middlebury to Elkhart

Rides Starting in Goshen Parking & Registration: Abshire Park — 1302 Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46528

20 mi. Goshen to Elkhart and back 40 mi. Goshen to Middlebury to Elkhart to

Goshen

Rides Starting in Middlebury Registration: Krider Worlds Fair Garden —

302 West Bristol Street, Middlebury, INParking: Syndicate Systems — 402 N Main St,

Middlebury, IN 46540

40 mi. Middlebury to Elkhart to Goshen to Middlebury