Milwaukee Recreation Announces Third Annual Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center

Milwaukee Recreation, in partnership with the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation, Tour of America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin High School Cycling League, Wisconsin Cycling Association, Dreambikes, Wisconsin CX Series, and Wheel and Sprocket, will be hosting a one-day Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S. Bay Street) to promote youth cycling in the Milwaukee community. The event will take place on Thursday, June 26 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Students should bring their own bikes. If needed, bikes will be available for students to use during the event.

The event will begin at Beulah Brinton Community Center, where participants will receive a free bike tune-up. Then the students will have the opportunity to ride a lap of the Bay View Classic course. Additionally, professional cyclists Erica Carney and Luisa Parra will be in attendance and will speak to students about racing professionally and their experience on the pro cycling circuit.

A Cycling Celebration is open to students entering 6th – 12th grade in the fall. The event is free to attend; however, spots do need to be reserved for students in order to attend. For additional event information and to register visit mkerec.net/cycling.

Milwaukee Recreation is a department of Milwaukee Public Schools, established in 1911 to enrich and strengthen the community by promoting healthy lifestyles, personal development, and fun through memorable recreational and educational experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Milwaukee Recreation is recognized as an accredited agency through NRPA and CAPRA. For more information, visit mkerec.net or contact Claire McHugh (Claire@mkerec.net) at (414) 475-8634 or Brian Hoffer (Brian@mkerec.net) at (414) 475-8938.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.