NEOCycle is an urban cycling festival consisting of competitive races and unique rides connected by live entertainment and an interactive, action-filled festival village at Cleveland Metroparks Edgewater Park on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio

Early packet pick-up announced for NEOCycle Night Ride cyclists

Joining in the fun this weekend for the NEOCycle Night Ride presented by Cuyahoga Community College? Take advantage of early packet pick-up and avoid waiting in any lines on Saturday!

Early packet pick-up will be held Friday from 3 - 7 p.m. at Lower Edgewater Park. It will also give you a great chance to get a sneak preview of The Hub at Edgewater Park set-up. Trust us, it's impressive.

Can't make it Friday? Just come on down to The Hub at Edgewater Park on Saturday. Packet pick-up and on-site registration will be open from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. with the Night Ride rolling off promptly at 8 p.m.

Note: Early packet pick-up is only available for the NEOCycle Night Ride. On-site registration and packet pick-up for other NEOCycle races and rides will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Edgewater Park.

Contests for NEOCycle Night Ride announced

As if the NEOCycle Night Ride is not going to be fun enough, riders will have the opportunity to enter into several awesome contests to add a little bit more fun to the night.

Glow ‘N’ Roll Bike Decoration Contest 

Night Riders looking to participate in the Glow ‘N’ Roll Bike Decoration Contest are encouraged to deck out their bikes with lights or other glow material to help light-up the night. Points will be awarded for creativity, originality and the amount of lights or glow. Contestants should meet at the Night Ride staging area at 6 p.m. where judges will choose the top 10 bikes.

The Wacky Wheels Costume Contest

The Wacky Wheels Costume Contest encourages contestants to use their imagination and dress up in their favorite costume. Points will be awarded for authenticity, creativity, humor and originality. The costume must not inhibit a participant’s ability to ride safely. Bib numbers must be visible and a helmet must be worn at all times. All contestants must meet at the Night Ride staging area at 6 p.m. where the top 10 costumes will be chosen.

The #ThisisCLE Outfit Contest

In this Cleveland-themed contest contestants are encouraged to show-off their favorite Cleveland outfit. The outfit can be a Browns jersey, a Cavs or Indians uniform, the Leg Lamp from “A Christmas Story” or even a giant bottle of Great Lakes just as long as it has something to do with this amazing city. Entries will be judged based upon creativity and unique Cleveland themes. Points will be awarded for authenticity and originality. The costume must not inhibit a participant’s ability to ride safely. Bib numbers must be visible and a helmet must be worn at all times.  Contestants should meet at the Night Ride staging area at 6 p.m. where the top 10 outfits will be chosen.

Contest Rules

Contestants must be a Night Ride participant and signup for the contest at ride registration prior to 6 p.m. Winners will be announced at pre-Night Ride festivities, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Night Ride participants have the opportunity to enter as many contests as desired and prizes will be awarded to all winners. 

Contest Prizes

Glow 'N' Roll Bike Decoration Contest

First Place

  • $25 gift card to Jukebox Bar
  • $10 gift card, ball cap and an insulated tote bag from Mitchell's Ice Cream
  • Hoodie, women's cycling jersey and water bottle from Eddy's Bike Shop
  • 3 one-week free trial membership to Fitness 19
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19

Second Place

  • Six month free membership to Fitness 19
  • Small T-shirt from Fitness 19
  • Protein shake bottle from Fitness 19
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19
  • 4 tickets to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Third Place

  • 2 pint glasses from The Bottle House Brewing Co.
  • 2 one-week free trial membership to Fitness 19
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19
  • Cleveland Police basket
    • Cleveland Police Bomb Squad hat (S/M)
    • Cleveland Police K-9 Unit hat (S/M)
    • Stuffed animal dog
    • Cleveland Police Bomb Squad football 
    • 2 Cleveland Police Bomb Squad T-shirts (S & M)
    • 2 Cleveland Police K-9 Unit T-shirts (L & XL) 

The Wacky Wheels Costume Contest

First Place

  • 1 Jamis Boss Cruiser 7, medium, 7-speed bicycle (valued $379.99) from Blue Sky Cycling
  • 2 one-week free trial membership to Fitness 19
  • 1 growler from The Bottle House Brewing Co.
  • 2 pint glasses from The Bottle House Brewery Co.
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19

Second Place

  • Hoodie, women's cycling jersey and water bottle from Eddy's Bike Shop
  • 1 free bike helmet/ bike tune up from Solon Bicycle
  • 3 one-week free trial membership to Fitness 19
  • 3 car stickers from Fitness 19
  • Team in Training gift basket

Third place

  • 1 growler from The Bottle House Brewing Co. 
  • 3 one-week free trial membership to Fitness 19
  • 1 free bike helmet/ bike tune up from Solon Bicycle
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19

The #ThisisCLE Outfit Contest

First Place

  • 4 tickets to the House of Blues
  • $100 gift card to the House of Blues
  • 1 free bike helmet/ bike tune up from Solon Bicycle
  • 3 one-week free trial membership to Fitness 19
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19

Second Place

  • 1 free hour of bowling (up to 6 people) at The Corner Alley 
  • 1 women's cycling jersey from Eddy's Bike Shop
  • 4 tickets to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19

Third Place

  • 1 hour sightseeing on Lolly the Trolly
  • 2 tickets to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • 2 car stickers from Fitness 19 

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