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The 50-mile charity ride, supported by the EMS Roaddocs of Illinois, begins at Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2235 S. Eastwood Drive in Woodstock, and ends at Niko’s Red Mill Tavern, 1040 Lake Avenue in Woodstock,on Sunday, June 26.Day-of registration and check-in is from 8:00–10:30am, with kickstands up at 10:45am. The after-party, open to riders and non-riders, begins at 1:00pm and includes live music by Southern Jack, a buffet lunch, silent auctions, box drawings, a split the pot raffle, a $1200 Chopper Gift Card Raffle, Harley Quilt Raffle, the Teal Marketplace, and a Survivor Tent with the LCMS Comfort Dogs. 

There are three easy ways to register for the ride and after-party: visit http://rfh22.eventbrite.com, stop in to see JuliAnne at the salon in Schaumburg at 544 S. Roselle Rd (Wednesday–Saturday), or call 224-422-9914.Registration is $30 per person. To join the 2022 Ride for Hope TEAL family of volunteers, make a donation, or learn important information about the early warning signs of ovarian cancer, visit www.rideforhopeil.org.