On Saturday morning, August 10th, we will commence the Kettle Camp Out 200 charity ride and ride 100 miles from Chicago to Kettle Moraine State Forest in Wisconsin where riders will recover, hang-out, eat, drink, and camp out overnight before riding 100 miles back to Chicago the next day on Sunday, August 11th. All money raised by the Kettle Camp Out 200 charity ride will go to the FixXxiE Racing junior track program, which will bring youths from Hyde Park's Blackstone Bicycle Works to race at the Thursday Night Track Racing series at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook from May through September. Everyone is invited to join the fundraising effort by riding with us from Chicago to camp out at Kettle Moraine State Forest and/or by sponsoring riders who are participating in the charity ride. If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
Donate to a Kettle Camp Out 200 Rider:
If you can't participate in the Kettle Camp Out 200 ride but would like to contribute to the fundraising efforts of a participant you can do so by going to our Kettle Camp Out 200 fundraising page right here at PledgeReg.com.
Click on the button that says “Donate To A Participant Or Team.” You can search for your friend by first name, last name, or team name. After searching you can click on their name to take you to their public donation page.
Alternatively, you can make a general donation to the FixXxiE Racing program directly through the XXX Racing website here: xxxracing.org/donate
xXx Racing-Athletico is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to advance its mission of promoting bike riding and bike racing in Chicagoland. We do this through our various programs, races, and events, including the FixXxiE Racing program and the Kettle Camp Out 200 fundraiser. As a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations to XXX Racing-Athletico are tax-deductible.
FixXxiE Racing Program Information:
FixXxiE Racing is a junior track cycling program dedicated to bringing the benefits of velodrome racing to a diverse group of Chicago girls and boys. The FixXxiE Racing program will bring between 4 to 6 youths to race at the Thursday Night Track Racing series at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook from May through September. We believe that competitive cycling provides lifelong social and emotional benefits and that it encourages a healthy lifestyle. The FixXxiE Racing program is a partnership between xXx Racing-Athletico and Blackstone Bicycle Works. This program will provide resources to its junior racers so that everyone can participate regardless of financial means. XXX Racing-Athletico will provide program leadership, transportation to and from the velodrome, racer licensing, race fees, meals, mentorship, and coaching. Blackstone Bicycle Works will provide bikes, race gear, coaching, and mentoring.
You can learn more about the FixXxiE Racing program on our website: http://www.xxxracing.org/fixxxie
* Note: The Kettle Camp Out 200 200-mile charity bike ride is being held in conjunction with the Hat Trick 200, a separate fundraising effort for the Inner-City Education (ICE) Program. Money raised from donors to the ICE Program will go towards their mission to help low-income children in Chicago obtain educational and athletic opportunities through the sport of hockey not otherwise available to them. The ICE Program is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, co-founded in 2003 by xXx Racing's current Vice President, Brad Erickson.