"Join the 2nd annual Owl Ride, Omaha’s nighttime urban cycling adventure, on Saturday night, July 16, 2011, for an active experience in Omaha’s dynamic metro core. The Owl Ride is the largest annual night bike ride between Chicago and Denver.
See the city in a unique light—star light and moon light, as well as street lights. The Owl Ride circles a specially designed 16‑mile route through Downtown, Midtown, Dundee, Aksarben, Field Club and Old Market neighborhoods, with a shortcut available to create a 7-mile ride."
Based on my experience last night at the 2011 Owl Ride, here's my suggestion for future publicity:
"Dare to take your life in your hands riding in the dark in close quarters with 1800 largely unskilled cyclists who do not have a clue what "hold your line" means. All of this while enjoying humidity in excess of 80 percent. To enhance your adventure, lights on participants' bikes are optional!"
I rode my bike downtown for the start of this ride but bailed and headed for home as soon as I got out of downtown on Farnam Street. This would be a good night ride to do with a group of friends some night when the weather is better... not with 1800 other riders though.
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