Three of the best things in America are the Fourth of July, bicycling and watermelon. And there's an opportunity to enjoy all three of them at the 32nd Annual Watermelon ride on Thursday, July 4th. It's a fun and sociable family ride - with route options of 15, 25 and 50 miles - followed by an excellent Fourth of July picnic of pulled pork sandwiches, chicken wings, many other goodies, and of course, lots of fresh-cut watermelon. This year, TCBC will be donating 100% of the net proceeds of the event Cycles for Change. Cycles for Change is a non-profit organization in St. Paul who works to educate and empower people to use bicycles as transportation, helping to build a sustainable environment and community. Check them out at www.cyclesforchange.org. It will be a great day to go biking with your friends and family, eat and socialize at the picnic and get home in plenty of time for the fireworks. And it's all for a great cause. We hope you'll help us make this the best Watermelon ride yet!
The ride begins and ends at Battle Creek Regional Park in Maplewood. You can start riding in the morning, anytime between 7:30 and 10am, at:
Battle Creek Regional Park,
2300 Upper Afton Rd.
Click HERE for a map to the ride start.
Here are just some of the benefits of participating in this great holiday event:
- A choice of routes - 15, 25, or 50 miles. The 15 mile route uses the paved trail system surrounding the Maplewood & Woodbury area. It’s ideal for families with children, or for folks who are just getting into cycling. The 25 Mile route is a fully-supported, rolling route on quiet suburban roads for both novice and experienced riders. The 50 mile route is unsupported, fairly hilly and scenic, so carry supplies to fix flats and make minor repairs.
- Full support on the 15 and 25-mile routes.
- There will be snacks at rest stops with a complete picnic lunch at Battle Creek Regional Park for all registered riders until 3:00 pm.
- Route Maps will be handed out at the registration table on the day of the ride.
So don't delay! Register On-Line (see below). Preregistration deadline is June 30th. There's also a discount for TCBC members, so if you've been thinking about joining, now is a great time. Every rider needs to read and sign the waiver at the ride start, and parents/guardians must sign for participating minors.
For more information, email the Event Coordinators at:
watermelon at biketcbc dot org
Registration:
Kids Free
(up to 4 with each paid adult)
For Members and Non-Members
(under 18, must be accompanied by an adult)
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TCBC Members $15.00 |
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Adult (riders under 18 are free) |
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Non-Members $20.00 |
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Adult (riders under 18 are free) |
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(Before June 30th: Members $15, Non-Members $20
After June 30th: Members $25, Non-Members $30)
Online Registration is now Open - click here
TCBC Members Log in to you account first (click here) Once logged in, go to the upper right hand corner and select "Event Registration" under "what would you like to do".
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Same day registration will be available at ride start
Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00
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Become a TCBC member on the day of the event and get the member discount!
Become a Volunteer
Interested in volunteering? Please email questions about becoming a volunteer to watermelonvolunteer{at}biketcbc{dot}org. All volunteers get a neat gift. And if you volunteer more than 3 hours, you ride free.
To volunteer send an email to watermelonvolunteer{at}biketcbc{dot}org
See volunteer positions here
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Come early to participate in our
Childrens Safety Rodeo
Safety First! Volunteers will teach you bike safety
and some new riding skills.
- Learn to approach intersections and driveways safely
- Have your helmet checked and adjusted for proper fitting
Thursday - July 4, 2013
You can always register on the day of the ride! Fill in a Registration Form, and write a check to the Twin Cities Bicycling Club & bring to the registration table.
Registration:
7:30 to 9:00am - 50 mile route
8:30 to 10 am - 15 & 25 mile routes
Start Location:
Battle Creek Regional Park
2300 Upper Afton Rd
(off of Mcknight south of 94)
Maplewood, Minnesota 55119
Click HERE for a map
Mechanical Support
By County Cycles
At start - 7:30 - 10:00am
At Lamar Park Rest Stop - 8:30 - noon
Ride Support: Full Support on the 15 & 25 mile routes
Weather: We ride rain or shine
Food: There will be snacks at rest stops with a complete picnic lunch at battle Creek Regional Park for all registered riders until 2:30 pm.
- Properly worn helmets are
required on all riders.
Sponsored by:
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