For 29 years, Respiratory Health Association (RHA) has proudly hosted the CowaLUNGa® Charity Bike Tour! Proceeds from the event benefit RHA’s mission to prevent lung disease, promote clean air, and help people live better through education, research, and policy change.
Escape the bustle for a weekend pedaling over rolling hills through northern Illinois into southern Wisconsin. Along the way, you’ll experience an unparalleled level of camaraderie and support from other cyclists and RHA, while helping us achieve our vision of healthy lungs and clean air for all.
The CowaLUNGa routes have been expertly designed using safe, scenic roads with limited traffic. You’ll experience just the right combination of hills and flats to challenge the new rider and keep the experienced cyclist engaged. It’s the view from your saddle that makes the tour so enjoyable. From farms and lakes to small country towns, there is plenty to see. Ride at your own pace, enjoy the tastes of Wisconsin, and keep an eye out for those cows!
Choose to ride approximately 18, 30, or 65 miles in one day or 135 miles over two days beginning in Gurnee, IL. All routes include full safety and gear, medical support, two daily rest stops, breakfast and dinner, and bus and bike transportation back to the start line. Free overnight parking is available onsite at Gurnee Mills for the event’s duration.