PRSR HANDOUT 06-13-2012 6/13/12 Train&Trail Tour-Bike MN
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RIDE THE RAILS : RIDE THE TRAILS!
THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.IF YOU WOULD
TRAIN&TRAIL TOUR LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST,PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL.
TOUR OF SAINTS
On Saturday,June 23,BikeMN,Metro Transit and the Minnesota Department of
TOUR DE FAT Transportation(MnDOT)will host a one-daytrain and bike tour.Visualize an
enthusiastic group of bicyclists standing on .- •atform eagerlyanticipa n. -
MRT-TRAVELING THE RIVER start of their journey as they await a Northstar Commuter Rail Line departure tha
AND RAILS will transport them 41 miles to Big Lake.Think about the exhil. _ -= _
LXheyenjoythe commanding views from the doubt- - -.train that comfortably
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SAINT PAUL CLASSIC whisks them along the Hire. .a e the end of line welcome by the folks in Big
Lake!
MANKATO RIVER RAMBLE
On the return trip,participants will peda overthe lightlytraveled roads of the
designated route endearing them to the Mississippi ' r Trail.Their mo
will likely be propelled by the prevailing orthwest tail winds as theyarri -in Elk Riverf.ra prearranged lunch at various
venues before continuing to pedal along the river back to the start.
The fvississippi River Trail,designated as Minnesota's first state bikeway,provides opportunities tailored for bicyclists of all
types and ages to follow America's great river.When traveling the Mississippi River at the pace and intimacy of a bicycle,
you'll see what manytourists never will.You will be immersed in the river's way of life-and share with your familyand
friends a route filled with history,enchantment,and remarkable adventure!
Pre-registered participants will meet at the rvinneapolis Parks&Recreation Headquarters parking lot(2117 West River
Road)at 10:30 a.m.We will hop on the Northstar Commuter Rail Line with our bikes and arrive in Big Lake at 12:19.The
bike trip back is is a go-at-your-own-pace ride,not a race.Maps and route assistance will be provided.
Don't miss the train!SIGN UP NOWI Scroll down for registation.Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
The cost is$25 per person or$20 for members of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.The registration fee includes your train
ticket,lunch in Elk River,an ice cream treat at a stopping point along the river's edge,and route assistance.This event will
take place rain or shine.Refunds will not be available.
Join the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota today!
For more information,contact Patty.
SPONSORS SOCIAL MEDIA
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