The 2006 Tour de Sprawl
South Washington County: Woodbury to Hastings
On Saturday, September 16, 2006, over 165 riders participated in the 11th Annual Tour de Sprawl.
The 2006 Tour explored how South Washington County is growing and developing. A misty morning gave way to a partly cloudy afternoon as the temperature climbed up into the 70s.
Route and Tour Highlights
- Mixed-use, traditional, and "greener" suburban developments including:
· CityWalk · Dancing Waters · Stonemill Farms - Woodbury's extensive bicycle trail system
- Farmland, wetlands, and woodlands
- Local parks and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
- Hastings' Mainstreet Festival!
97% Waste Free!
Volunteers and participants helped recycle and compost over 97% of the waste generated from this huge event. Below are the results of our efforts. Make your next event Trash Free.
| 2006 Tour de Sprawl Waste | Pounds |
| Composted material | 65.8 |
| Recycled material (glass, aluminum, etc.) | 0.6 |
| Total materials diverted from landfill | 66.4 |
| Total trash | 2.0 |
| Material diverted from landfill | 97% |
Tour de Sprawl Sponsors: Special thanks to our community partners: Neighborhood Energy Connection, Eureka Recycling and The Route Bike Shop.