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WHEN

Mon Sep 01 2014 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

Ellis Park Pool Pavilion
Cedar Rapids, IA

WHO

Linn County Trails Association

Description

Safety/Education/Training

Distance - 8 or 2.5 miles

The annual Linn County Mayors’ Bike Ride, sponsored by Linn County Trails Association (LCTA) will be on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2014.  The 8 mile route will start in Ellis Park (Cedar Rapids), go through downtown Cedar Rapids, to Coe College, Cedar Lake Loop, back downtown and finish in Ellis Park. There is also a 2.5 mile fun ride.  

The free, educational bicycle ride is organized annually as an opportunity to showcase the continued need and development for multi-modal transportation networks in Linn County.  For some elected officials, this is an opportunity to experience first-hand what it’s like to be a bicyclist in Linn County.  For bicycle enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to show support for the development of trails in Linn County. 

While this event takes place in Cedar Rapids, it is an opportunity for all of Linn County residents and elected leaders to advocate for trails.  

Event Details

Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the swimming pool parking lot at Ellis Park on Ellis Boulevard.  Opening ceremonies begin at 10:00 am and the ride will start immediately after that.  

This is an open route, with volunteers providing directional information.  Helmets must be worn in order to participate.  

For more information, visit: http://LinnCountyTrails.org/MayorsBikeRide/

Route

The 8 mile route will start in Ellis Park (Cedar Rapids), go through downtown Cedar Rapids, to Coe College, Cedar Lake Loop, back downtown and finish in Ellis Park. There is also a 2.5 mile fun ride.

Venue

Ellis Park Pool Pavilion

2000 Ellis Blvd NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Registration

The event is free.

Contact

MayorsBikeRide@LinnCountyTrails.org

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  • Posted Aug 3, 2014 by GaryP
  • Modified Aug 3, 2014 by GaryP

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