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Great River Energy - Mesabi TrailSM Bike Tour '08
Great River Energy - Mesabi TrailSM Tour '08, Ride for the fun or ride for the challenge - either way, mark your calendar for August 9, 2008, when Great River Energy and the Mesabi TrailSM again join forces in northern Minnesota to support two state traditions: recreational trails and Independent Public Radio. Last year 700 riders took part. This year the "Great River Energy Mesabi TrailSM Tour '08 offers great food, music and family entertainment, all rolled into a unique riding experience on Minnesota's premier paved bike trail.
- The Tour will end at Virginia's Olcott Park. We'll have a party with music by Cowboy Angel Blue and a picnic dinner with vegetarian options.
- We'll meet and register at Virginia's Olcott Park as well on Saturday morning. You can park your car there, and we will transport you to your start locations.
- We will also transport your bike. Show up Friday and we'll load your bike, wrap it safely, and store it overnight in a secure location at our start points in Marble, Hibbing, or Buhl. If you wait until Saturday morning, we will charge you $20 to transport your bike, because it is a lot of work and expensive to get riders and bikes transported in a short time frame the day of the tour. You need to let us know if you are choosing a Saturday morning bike transport option! (You can also wrap your own bike in your own materials if you prefer, but we won't ship the wrap back).
- Of course you can make your own transportation plans, including do it yourself bicycle drop-off at each start location on Friday night or Saturday morning. See the Event Schedule for all transportation details.
Registration for the Tour includes all the following fun events, activities and entertainment for one incredibly low fee:
- Live concert featuring Cowboy Angel Blue
- Finish Line Picnic at Virginia's Olcott Park
- Free T-shirt for each participant
- 2 Day Mesabi TrailSM Wheel Pass
- Transportation of riders and bicycles from Virginia to start points in Marble, Hibbing, or Buhl
- Interpretive rest stops along the trail with food, refreshments, and entertainment.
Charitable proceeds will be donated to Independent Public Radio and the Mesabi TrailSM. |
