2005 Boulevard Lakefront Tour

Schwartz Cooper is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s 17th Annual Boulevard Lakefront Tour, which will take place on Sunday morning, September 11, 2005. The firm will also host a picnic on the Midway at the University of Chicago after the ride for Schwartz Cooper clients, guests and their families.

The Boulevard Lakefront Tour provides options of a 10, 35 or 62 mile bicycle ride through the city's "emerald necklace" — the parks, boulevards and historic places on the South and West Sides. The highlights include:

• Garfield, Western, Humboldt, California, Logan, and Martin Luther King Boulevards
• Downtown Chicago on a Sunay morning
• The relaxing South Side lakefront
• Washington, McKinley, Douglas, Garfield and Humboldt Parks
• The fabulous Hyde Park and Kenwood neighborhoods

Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 riders are expected to participate. A written guide to the architectural and historical highlights along the route will be distributed to all registered riders. The BLT is not a race and there are plenty of well-supplied rest stops. The ride is well within the ability of families with children, and many do participate.

For details about the Boulevard Lakefront Tour, visit the website of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation at www.biketraffic.org.

For more information about Schwartz Cooper’s participation in the Boulevard Lakefront Tour, contact Mark Butterman.

About the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation

The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s mission is to improve the bicycling environment and thereby the quality of life in our region. With more than 5,000 members, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation promotes bicycling safety, education and facilities including bike lanes, trails, parking and safe intersections. For more information about the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s programs and events, visit their website at www.biketraffic.org.