Sue Doyle and husband Tom, all smiles for the ride, despite the gray weather.

Around a dozen employees biked in or helped out with the United Performing Arts Fund’s 2022 Ride for the Arts on Sunday, June 5, raising money for the Milwaukee nonprofit, which helps fund 40 area music, theater, and dance groups.

This year’s ride saw the debut of a new route, the 12-mile Hoan Loop Course. The course was closed to all car traffic in both directions and free of traffic lights, and took riders across the city’s scenic Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge.

The view from Hoan Bridge. Photo by Sue Doyle.

“Despite the early morning mist, the joy of riding across the Hoan Bridge and getting a bird’s-eye view of the lakefront never disappoints,” said SVP retail banking Sue Doyle. “The ride on I-794 is a great way to get exercise and support the arts. My husband and I have electric bikes, which helps navigate inclines, but on a challenge, I rode without assistance.”

“My boys rode and said the view from the top of the Hoan was great!” said assistant controller Ann Marie Krecak, who volunteered in the registration tent. “Weather was perfect for cycling.”

In April, North Shore Bank employees helped raise a record-breaking amount of funds for UPAF.

“UPAF does a great job taking care of the 2,600 riders with multiple ride options, support stations, and by hosting a post-race celebration at Lake Shore Park,” Sue added. “I highly encourage others to join the fun and ride next year.”

If you are interested in being part of next year’s Ride for the Arts or our annual UPAF campaign, email SVP consumer credit sales Mike Kellman.