Bicycling

OK, so where were all the Ski Club members at the MPO Bike ride yesterday?????
Edie and I went to represent the Ski Clup and it was great about 175 riders great trails, Mount Trashmore had great views, beer was free at Marion and the BBQ was really good at Squaw Creek.
It did rain all day, maybe that stopped all of you.

All Bikers,

SIGNUP IS NEEDED SOON!!!!

Come join the Corridor MPO on their 6th annual bike ride across the Cedar Rapids Metro. This year the guided journey will start in NewBo and head north to Marion’s newest trail the Grant Wood. But first, we will be going to the top of Mt. Trashmore, Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Spectacular views to be had. From there, riders will enjoy a free lunch in Squaw Creek Regional Park provided by local food trucks. Next, you’ll see the City of Marion, Iowa Government’s Uptown Artway project, a converted alleyway stocked with contemporary art. Finally, you’ll make the trip back to Cedar Rapids completing 30 miles roundtrip. One free beer will be provided during the ride at Marion's Uptown Snug and all riders are welcome to stay for the after party at Lion Bridge Brewing Company.

Free lunch (food trucks) and beer (Uptown Snug) provided by the AARP! Please arrive between 8:30 and 9 AM for registration and a 9:30 AM departure.

Pace will be moderate and open to all ages and abilities.

Stops at:

1. Meet at the free parking lot at the corner of 12th Ave and 2nd St SE in Cedar Rapids. 1119 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 5240

2. To the top of Mt. Trashmore, Cedar Rapids, Iowa! 948 feet up, you can walk or bike, for the best view in the metro

3. Sac and Fox Trail City Park for short discussion on future Inter-urban trail to Mt. Vernon

4. FREE food truck lunch in Squaw Creek Regional Park at the Red Cedar Trail-head

5. FREE beer (limit one) at Uptown Snug in the heart of Marion - See the Uptown Artway, a re-purposed urban alley

6. Short stop at the future location of the Grant Wood Trail Ext connecting Cedar Rapids and Marion

7. Finish at Lion Bridge Brewing Company for after party (beer and food is great but not free)

For the exact route click below:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/770539?units=miles

We have had such an overwhelming response that I now need to have advanced registration. We are planning to cap the ride at 200 people. The link you need for registration is below and from the AARP our sponsor for this ride.

https://aarp.cvent.com/MPOride

NOTE: Indicating on Facebook that you are going is not enough you must register at the link above. Sorry for the inconvenience.