The 2016 Midwest Route of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride beginning in Chicago, IL is a special bicycling event to honor and celebrate the lives of EMS providers who were dedicated to EMS or have died while performing their duties. Funds raised during this ride benefit the families of fallen EMS practitioners through the Fallen Angel Fund.
The ride starts in Chicago, IL June 26 and ends June 30 with a Memorial Service at 3:30p at Woodbury Public Safety, 2100 Radio Drive in Woodbury, MN. Routes along the way include Milwaukee, Green Bay and La Crosse, June 26 to 29. This cycling event raises awareness of fallen Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The week concludes with a memorial service to which all participants, local EMS personnel, and friends and families of the honorees participate. Shuttling of riders and bikes will be done.