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6/13/12 Train&Trail Tour-Bike MN <br /> Home About Sponsors Resources Join/Donate Log In t <br /> EDUCATION ADVOCACY COLLABORATION BLOG EVENTS VOLUNTEER <br /> Train & Trail Tour <br /> 44;.' Apr <br /> 1,11,6 <br /> U1g 246 <br /> ...rrntransit.Or9 <br /> RIDE THE RAILS : RIDE THE TRAILS! <br /> THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.IF YOU WOULD <br /> TRAIN&TRAIL TOUR LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST,PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL. <br /> TOUR OF SAINTS <br /> On Saturday,June 23,BikeMN,Metro Transit and the Minnesota Department of <br /> TOUR DE FAT Transportation(MnDOT)will host a one-daytrain and bike tour.Visualize an <br /> enthusiastic group of bicyclists standing on .- •atform eagerlyanticipa n. - <br /> MRT-TRAVELING THE RIVER start of their journey as they await a Northstar Commuter Rail Line departure tha <br /> AND RAILS will transport them 41 miles to Big Lake.Think about the exhil. _ -= _ <br /> LXheyenjoythe commanding views from the doubt- - -.train that comfortably <br /> eq) <br /> SAINT PAUL CLASSIC whisks them along the Hire. .a e the end of line welcome by the folks in Big <br /> Lake! <br /> MANKATO RIVER RAMBLE <br /> On the return trip,participants will peda overthe lightlytraveled roads of the <br /> designated route endearing them to the Mississippi ' r Trail.Their mo <br /> will likely be propelled by the prevailing orthwest tail winds as theyarri -in Elk Riverf.ra prearranged lunch at various <br /> venues before continuing to pedal along the river back to the start. <br /> The fvississippi River Trail,designated as Minnesota's first state bikeway,provides opportunities tailored for bicyclists of all <br /> types and ages to follow America's great river.When traveling the Mississippi River at the pace and intimacy of a bicycle, <br /> you'll see what manytourists never will.You will be immersed in the river's way of life-and share with your familyand <br /> friends a route filled with history,enchantment,and remarkable adventure! <br /> Pre-registered participants will meet at the rvinneapolis Parks&Recreation Headquarters parking lot(2117 West River <br /> 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 <br /> bike trip back is is a go-at-your-own-pace ride,not a race.Maps and route assistance will be provided. <br /> Don't miss the train!SIGN UP NOWI Scroll down for registation.Pre-registration is required and space is limited. <br /> The cost is$25 per person or$20 for members of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.The registration fee includes your train <br /> ticket,lunch in Elk River,an ice cream treat at a stopping point along the river's edge,and route assistance.This event will <br /> take place rain or shine.Refunds will not be available. <br /> Join the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota today! <br /> For more information,contact Patty. <br /> SPONSORS SOCIAL MEDIA <br /> https://www.bikemn.org/events/train_trail_tour/ 1/2 <br />