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National Bike Month Activities in Fort Wayne
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It's not too late to join the Fort Wayne Bike Commuter Challenge! Register as an individual or as part of a team and log your miles and trips daily or every week. Only trips made for utilitarian purposes will count. The type of rides counted include: bike rides to work, for errands or if you ride your bike to a club ride or bike event. We aren't counting mileage for fitness only rides. At the end of the month, the numbers will be tallied and the winning team and individual will have bragging rights in the community! It's okay to sign up late! Just make sure that you sign up and start riding! Save money, reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion and get healthy all at the same time, while helping your team or yourself win the Fort Wayne Bike Commuter Challenge! This bike commuter challenge is only during the month of May. To Register: http://bit.ly/FWCC2012
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 BIKE 101 LAKES
May 12
Join us for the 3rd Annual Bike 101 Lakes bike ride starting in Angola, IN. Rides vary in length from a NEW family ride all the way up to a 100+ mile ride and showcase some of the area's beautiful lakes and country roads.
All proceeds benefit the Arts and Humanities fund of the Steuben County Community Foundation.
The 2012 Bike 101 Lakes starts at Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber building located at 2525 N. 200 W. Angola, IN 46703.
This year Bike 101 Lakes offers 5 ride options, including a new Family Ride. Options are 3.2 mile Family Ride, 11.1 miles, 36.8 miles, 63.5 miles and 112.5 miles.
Fee: $35 adults; $10 students (age 13 and under), NEW FAMILY PRICE: $40 per family (family includes up to 2 adults and 2 chldren, for additional children, add $10 each). Fee includes event t-shirt (family ride includes one shirt per rider).
Date: May 12, 2012
Distances: 3, 11,37, 63, 113 miles
City, State: Angola, Indiana
Start Location: Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber Building
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Online information: http://www.bike101lakes.com/
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MAY MADNESS
May 20
This is a scenic tour of Huntington County from Roanoke to Huntington and beyond. Choose from routes of 14, 32 and 56 miles. Maps are provided. A support vehicle will roam the routes to assist riders with mechanical problems.
All routes start and finish at Roanoke Elementary School & follow low traffic paved secondary roads through the towns of Roanoke and Huntington. The route has ever changing scenery including an iron trestle bridge, riding along the Wabash River, crossing Huntington Reservoir and riding roller coasters with one "big hill" to finish the ride.
Helmets are required.
Date: May 20, 2012
Distances: 14, 32, 56 miles
City, State: Roanoke, Indiana
Start Location: Roanoke Elementary School
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Online Information: http://3rvs.com
Email: 2012maymadness@3rvs.com.
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FORT 4 FITNESS SPRING CYCLE
May 26
Preliminary Schedule of Events for the 2012 Spring Cycle (subject to change):
Registration for the Spring Cycle is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2012. Please check this website frequently for the most up-to-date information.
Location: Headwaters Park Lincoln Pavilion.
Events: 52 mile Tour de Fort Wayne, 3 mile Bike the Fort event, Twilight Criterium, Family activities at Headwater Park.
Tour de Fort Wayne (10 am - 2 pm)
52 mile course with turn offs using the Fort Wayne Trails system
Bike the Fort (10 am - 2 pm)
3 mile loop of downtown Fort Wayne
Same starting and ending locations as the Tour
Twilight Criterium (4 pm - 9 pm)
Around Courthouse Square
For licensed riders and teams
Headwaters Park (9 am - 3 pm)
Activities for the whole family (see website)
Date: May 26, 2012
Distances: 3 or 52 miles
City, State: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Start Location: Headwaters Park
Start Time: 10 AM
Online Information: http://www.fort4fitness.org/spring-cycle.asp
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FLAT 50 PLUS BIKE TOUR
June 23
This year again the Flat 50 is having the Berne Loop Family/Youth 18 mile ride starting at 10 am at the Swiss Heritage grounds in Berne, IN. This loop is traveling to the lunch stop at Rainbow Lake and then back to Berne. Our regular Decatur route is still having options of 20, 30, 50, 62, or 100 mile loops starting at 7 am, with well-marked routes, maps, vehicle assistance, well supplied sag (food) stops as you venture through some of NE Indiana's finest farmland.
Travel the scenic backroads through Amish countryside, Swiss communities, banks of the Wabash, past a Covered Bridge with a lakesite lunch with Bluegrass music. Please come join us for this our 21st year on a ride that was honored by >AB as one of America's Finest County Tours.
18-mile Berne to Geneva Loop 10 am - Lunch at Rainbow Lake. NOTE: THIS LOOP STARTS AT SWISS HERITAGE VILLAGE IN BERNE.
20, 20, 50, 62 and 100 mile Loops start at 6:30 - 10 am at Bellmont High School in Decatur.
Date: June 23, 2012
Distances: 20, 30, 50, 62, 100 miles
City, State: Decatur or Berne, Indiana
Start Location: See descriptions
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Online Information: http://decaturblazingsaddles.com
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INDIANA TANDEM RALLY
June 19 - July 1
Join us for the Indiana Tandem Rally, a three day ride over flat to gently rolling country roads in northern Indiana. The rally includes a 25 mile ice cream route on Friday, 35, 55 & 70 mile routes on Saturday and 35, 40 & 55 mile routes on Sunday. Services (food and restrooms) will be identified for each route and we'll provide lunch on Saturday. The fee also includes a banquet on Saturday evening.
The rally will be limited to 60 teams (120 riders), so contact us early to reserve a spot for your team.
Early Bird Registration: May 12, 2012 and before, $75 per rider, 13 years and older. Free for all riders 12 years and under.
After May 12, 2012: $85 per rider, 13 years and older. Free for all riders 12 years and under.
Registration closes on June 23, 2012.
Date: June 29 - July 1, 2012
Distances: 35 - 70 miles
City, State: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Start Location: Hilton Garden Inn
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Online Information: http://www.active.com/cycling/fort-wayne-in/indiana-tandem-rally-2012
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THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL TOUR
July 15
The 40th Annual Three Rivers Festival Tour will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012. It begins and ends at the Hiclory Center School, 3606 Baird Road, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ride through gently rolling terrain with moderate hills on a brand new course. Rest stops are provided, along with a detailed map and marked roads. SAG stops are provided as well as roving SAG support.
The SAG stop located at Churubusco will open at 7:30 AM, so do not start prior to 7:00 AM. Select a distance you can complete by 4:00 PM, when support services end. Support vehicles will travel the routes to assist riders with mechanical problems. Support personnel will be accessible by cell phone.
Date: July 15, 2012
Distances: 14, 25, 52, 63, 100 miles
City, State: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Start Location: Hickory Center Elementary School
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Online Information: http://3rvs.com
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