Description

Trail Ride

Distance - Approx. 12 miles round trip

A Series of summer fun bike rides with glow sticks and lights to support art at the Waukee trailhead of the Raccoon River Valley Trail.

Riders can enjoy a tasty dinner and drinks at Rendezvous Lounge or the Longest Yard before joining their colorful compatriots on the ride back to Waukee. There, we’ll announce contest winners and have the opportunity to enjoy drinks with friends— maybe even brave Mickey’s karaoke stage.

In addition to honoring the memory of local bike enthusiast, Jack Jordison, we’re raising money to support an exciting new public art installation at the Waukee Trailhead. Our fundraising goal is $15,000 to support installation of the Waukee Railroad Pergola. The project will bring area history to life through its railroad inspired design and will provide a gathering place for community members. For information on this exciting community project, please visit WaukeeTrailheadArt.org.

Light the tRAIL Ride Dates:

Friday, May 9—Rendezvous Lounge, Adel to Mickey’s Irish Pub, Waukee

Friday, June 6—Longest Yard, Dallas Center to Mickey’s Irish Pub, Waukee

Friday, July 11— Rendezvous Lounge, Adel to Mickey’s Irish Pub, Waukee

Friday, August 8— Longest Yard, Dallas Center to Mickey’s Irish Pub, Waukee


Riders are encouraged to make a day of it by enjoying the full trail loop or to park in Waukee and ride round-trip from Mickey’s Irish Pub. The Light the tRAIL ride officially begins when participants gather around 9:15PM at the staring location—Rendezvous Lounge or the Longest Yard—to pose for group photos and start our 6-mile ride back to Mickey’s Irish Pub.

It is up to YOU when YOU want to start. If you want to eaty, show up earlier, but most of us will head out after dark. After all It IS a GLOW RIDE!

Stay current on ride series information at lightthetrail.org. To register, go to lightthetrail.eventbrite.com. For more information contact Heather Behrens at heather.behrens@gmail.com.

Route

Longest Yard in Dallas Center to Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee

Registration

To register, go to lightthetrail.eventbrite.com

$30 Single Ride Registration includes:

• 1 LED light to fit on your tire valve
• Free drinks tickets
• Specials at participating bars
• Swag from our sponsors and local businesses

$100 Ride Series Registration includes:

• All 4 rides!
• 2 LED lights for your tires
• “I Support Waukee Trail Art" t-shirt
• Free Drink Tickets
• Specials at participating bars
• Swag from our sponsors and local businesses

Contact

Heather Behrens

heather.behrens@gmail.com