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2008 Weekend On Wheels - Winona, MinnesotaFri.-Sun., August 1-3, 200827th Annual WOW Returns to SE Minnesota! |
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WOW 2008 Information
Pre-registration for WOW2008 ended July 24, but people are still welcome to come to Winona and participate in the bicycle rides on Saturday and Sunday.
Day-of registration will be accepted on site before each ride. It is preferred you bring a registration form with you and exact chage for the ride fee ($5).
Please note: We cannot guarantee day-of-ride lodging or dinner availability.
- FRIDAY RIDE
For those of you coming for Friday’s ride, the ride will begin from the city park in Fountain City, Wisconsin, located at the intersection of WI35 (Main Street) and Bishop Street. From the Twin Cities on US61, either cross the river at MN60 near Kellogg and come south on WI35, or use the MN43 bridge from Winona. From I90, use the MN43 North exit (Exit 252) towards Winona, and follow MN43 over the bridge. Turn left on WI35 and follow to Fountain City.
The ride will begin at 2:30, and features routes of 35 or 45 miles. No pre-registration is required.
- RIDE START LOCATION
To reach Winona, follow US61 from the Twin Cities to Winona, then turn left on Huff Street, or use US52 to I90 East. Exit at MN43 North (Exit 252) towards Winona. Follow MN43 to US61 and turn left, then turn right on Huff Street.
A campus map of Winona State University can be found at http://www.winona.edu/Parking/files/Main_Campus_Map.pdf. Sarnia Street is at the bottom of the map. We are welcome to park in the North Silver Lot #19 for breakfast.Rides will start from the North Silver Lot #19 promptly at 9:30. The 9:30 time is the time we will roll. Please arrive earlier to get signed in, get a map, and enjoy a briefing on the routes. The first rest stops, at approximately 16 miles on Saturday and 13 miles on Sunday, will not be available until approximately 9:50 AM.
- ROUTE PROFILES
Saturday: The 35 mile route features one climb and one descent, with rollers making up the rest of the route, providing a taste of the Winona bluff country and fantastic country views. The 62 and 100 mile routes both contain several additional climbs, with splendid rural scenery.
Sunday: The 25 mile route contains only rollers. All three routes will stop at the Pickwick Mill, a local historic site, before the routes diverge. Those who continue on the 39 and 62 mile routes will climb out of the valley on a gradual climb. The 39 mile route will turn east, while the 62 mile route continues south along the Apple Blossom Parkway, offering a fabulous view of the Mississippi River, before returning north to rejoin the 39 mile route back to Winona.
- REST STOPS
Most rest stops are gas stations and other suitable places along the route, although there will be a semi-supported rest stop as the first stop both Saturday and Sunday. We will have Gatorade and carry-along snacks available at the ride start and at the first rest stop each day. Plan accordingly for other rest stops, depending on the ride distance you plan to complete. (Country gas stations and ice cream shops prefer cash!)
For those riding the longer routes, it is highlyrecommended that people travel with two water bottles or other hydration apparatus. Routes are rural in nature, and it is August – enough said!
Additonal Information for Pre-Registered Participants
- DORMS
For those participants staying with TCBC on the campus of Winona State University, we will be staying in the East Lake Apartments. For those of you familiar with WSU, these campus accommodations are slightly OFF campus.
To get to the East Lake Apartments from I90, take the MN43 North exit (Exit 252) toward Winona, MN. Turn left onto MN-43 North. Turn left onto MN43 North/Homer Road. Follow all signs for MN43, which will eventually become Sarnia Street. Follow Sarnia Street to the East Lake Apartments, across from Lake Park.
From Southbound US61, after reaching Winona, take a left turn on Huff Street, followed by a right on Sarnia Street. East Lake Apartments will be on your left, across from Lake Park.
From the Friday PM ride, go south on WI35 and cross the river on the MN43 bridge to Winona. Follow MN43 to where it becomes Sarnia Street. East Lake will be on your left, across from Lake Park.
Dorm check-in will begin at 5 o’clock. Staff will be present to assist. Saturday lodgers can check in before or after the ride Saturday morning.
Please note that kitchens are not fully equipped with pots and pans, but all offer refrigerators and microwaves. Breakfast is included in your stay (see below).
- BREAKFAST (for those staying in the dorms)
The price of air conditioning is a mild hike, bike, or drive to breakfast. Enjoy the morning air as you journey to the Kryzko Commons, where breakfast will be served from 7-8 AM. A campus map can be found at http://www.winona.edu/Parking/files/Main_Campus_Map.pdf. Sarnia Street is at the bottom of the map. We are welcome to park in the North Silver Lot #19 for breakfast.
- SATURDAY LUAU
For pre-registered Saturday diners, we will be holding dinner on the shores of Lake Winona starting at 6:00 PM. We will be in the Lions Shelter, which is lakeside. Due to limited parking, we request that those who are staying at the East Lake Apartments walk to dinner. To get to Lake Park from the East Lake Apartments, walk across the street and into the park via Lake Park Drive. For those not on campus, Lake Park Drive is easily accessed from MN43.
Dinner includes a selection of highly refreshing beverages. Please note that glass beverage containers are NOT allowed in Lake Park and are a violation of our shelter rental agreement.
Have a safe WOW weekend, and we’ll see you in Winona!