Israel Ride in Aspen 2023

The event outline

Monday, July 10th:

18:30 - Opening dinner, including the event presentation & handing out the Bartali cycling kits.

*The exact location will be sent to the registered participants only.

Tuesday, July 11th:

08:00 - We will meet at the Aspen JCC for our   opening ride, which will include mostly paved roads with a “taste” of gravel,   including 2 optional routes for riders in different levels:

Short route:   34 miles, 2300’ (55km, 700m)

Long route:   44 miles 3700’ (71km 1128m)

The ride will end at lunch in the wonderful W Hotel in town.

Later that day, we will host a happy hour get-together at the Hooch Bar in town.

Wednesday, July 12th:

This day is considered a “classic” Aspen ride, including the short and steep climb up to Snowmass Divide, and a   combination of paved roads and some smooth gravel sections.

Once again there will be two routes   available:

Short route:   37 miles 3000’ (59.5km 914m)

Long route:   47 miles 3900’ (76km 1180m)

The ride will end at the wonderful Mawa's Kitchen.

Later that afternoon, we will meet again at   18:00 at the Aspen film theatre for the screening of a 30 min documentary film made by Noam Chojnowski, “A Journey in Search of Purpose”, which follows the Bartali Ramat-Hadassah group during the 2022 “Tuscany Trail” event.

Thursday, July 13th:

The last ride of the event will be a special   one, and will take the participants from Aspen to Glenwood, where we will   have our finisher’s party at the Glenwood River Ranch:

Route: 50 miles 2600’ (80km   792m)

*Transportation will be provided after the   party for all participants and their bikes

The rides are appropriate for virtually all levels of riders and will be guided by the professional Israeli instructors of Bartali Youth in Movement.

Pre-ride beverages, post-ride lunches and full-ride nutrition will be provided.

Each of the participant kits will include:

• Professional Bartali Cycling Jersey
• Bartali T-Shirt
• Bartali hat
• Bartali cycling cap
• 2 Bartali cycling Bottles

Please note that accommodation is not provided as part of the event.

We recommend riders arriving from sea level to arrive a few days in advance in order to acclimatize to Aspen’s high-altitude conditions.

High-end road or grave/mountain bikes will be available for rent if reserved in advance. Here is a list of shops  from which you can rent bikes for the event:

• Ute City Cycles: 970-920-3325 https://www.utecitycycles.com/contact-us
• Hub of Aspen: 970-925-7970 https://www.hubofaspen.com/
• Basalt Bike & Ski - Aspen: 970-925-7662 https://basaltbikeandski.com/pages/contact
• Aspen Bikes: 970-925-9169 https://www.aspenbikes.com/contact-1
• Aspen MTB: 970-404-0665  https://aspenmtb.com/
• Cima Cycles: 970-920-3325 info@utecitycycles.com https://www.cimacycles.com/contact
• Aspen Velo: 970-925-1495 https://aspenvelo.com/
• Stapleton Ski/Bike: 970-925-9169 mtvaspen@gmail.com https://www.stapletonski.com/fat-bike-rental

ABOUT BARTALI - YOUTH IN MOVEMENT

Bartali - Youth in Movement (BYIM) is a unique Israeli nonprofit dedicated to empower Israeli youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and create connections between youth from all walks of Israeli society.

Through long-distance off-road cycling journeys, we strengthen their resilience, develop a sense of belonging and encourage ambition and a growth mindset.

BYIM is named after Righteous Among the Nations Gino Bartali, the Italian cycling legend who courageously risked his life to save hundreds of Jews, whom he never met, during WWII and never talked about it.

BYIM was established in 2019 by the former Israeli pro cyclist Ran Margaliot, who was also the Co-founder and team manager of “Israel Cycling Academy”, Israel’s first Professional cycling team.

To date, BYIM operates a network of cycling centers in 10 youth villages and social-service boarding facilities throughout Israel, for over 300 children and youth annually.

WHAT DO WE RIDE FOR?

This ride is dedicated to raise the funds needed to purchase a fleet of 300 new mountain bikes for our students at a cost of $1,000 USD per bike.

Replacement of the fleet is needed to replace our worn bikes and keep a high level of safety.

A new flee is needed to replace our worn bikes and keep a high level of safety. In addition, saving bike maintenance costs will allow us to  address other needs in our organization, such as a graduate program.

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COSTS

Donation - minimum of $3,600 USD per participant / $5,000 per couple (or more)

Bartali - Youth in Movement is an Israeli NGO and all ride entrance fees are 501c3 tax deductible.

REGISTRATION ENDS ON JUNE 1st.

For more information & registration questions please contact Ricky:  ricky@bartali.org.il

For local Aspen information please contact Melinda: mgaspen@comcast.net

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