Cyclists get ready to howl at the moon
Residents will have an opportunity to be active, have fun and enjoy the beautiful downtown skyline at night during the 34th annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride on Saturday, Aug. 18.
An estimated 2,000 cyclists are expected to ride along some of San Diego’s most beautiful waterfront and historic areas during the fund-raising event. The course is approximately 20 miles long.
“We expect the fastest riders to make it in an hour,” event coordinator Tiffany Olson said.
The Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride is a primarily flat, looping course starting at the San Diego County Administration Building and winding through Harbor and Shelter islands, Old Town and downtown.
“The riders follow the rules of traffic,” Olson said. “Because it is at midnight, there won’t be too many cars on the streets.”
Riders from San Diego County, Southern California and Arizona have already signed up, she said. Riders can still register online at www.active.com or visit www.sandiegomidnightmadness.org. It is also possible to sign up at the night of the event.
Registration begins at 8 p.m. Aug. 18, with the ride beginning at midnight.
In the start and finish area, participants will find vendor booths, music and entertainment.
The Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride is co-hosted by the San Diego Council of Hostelling International USA, the county of San Diego and the Uptown Optimist Club of San Diego.
Proceeds from the fund-raiser will benefit nonprofit youth education and outreach programs.
“Some of the riders will be dressed up in costumes,” Olson said. “It is going to be a lot of fun and an awesome view.”
For more information call the Midnight Madness hotline, (619) 645-8068.