Tour de Chaska: 13th Annual Tour de Sprawl
“13th on the 13th”
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Registration: 9:15am
Event begins: 10:00am
Overview
Explore first hand the history, bike trails and new developments of Chaska, MN, named "8th Best Small Town in America" by Money Magazine. Expect good food, great speakers, mechanical support, post-ride music and lots of fun!
Tour highlights
- Historic downtown Chaska
- Rare and threatened wetland of Seminary Fen
- Jonathan, a 1970s planned community
- New Clover Field Marketplace development
- Great food, music and zero waste!
Route
A loop beginning and ending at beautiful Fireman's Park in downtown Chaska. Note: Route subject to change.
View Larger Map
Distance, Pace, and Duration
This is a very leisurely paced ride of about 20 miles. Everyone will convene at a few rest stops along the way to enjoy views and hear from expert guest speakers about current land use issues. The ride will last around four to five hours.
The Tour runs rain or shine. All fees are non-refundable and confirmations will not be sent.
Registration
Help us plan for you! Advance registration is highly recommended (and saves you $$).
Commemorative Tour de Chaska t-shirts are available for only $10. Order one with your registration!
Registration Includes:
|
|
|
Registration begins at 9:15am on Saturday morning.
| $30 | Adult Registration + t-shirt |
| $20 | Adult Registration only (no t-shirt) |
| $5 | Student Registration + t-shirt |
| Free | Student Registration only (no t-shirt) |
Note: You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to ride in the Tour de Sprawl.
Directions to Start/End Point
NOTE: Google maps does not yet include new Highway 212 (opened July, 2008).
From the Twin Cities:
- Take Highway 212 west from I- 494, Highway 62 or Highway 169.
- Exit Highway 41/Chestnut St. in Chaska. Go left (south) on 41.
- Turn right at Chaska Blvd. (old Highway 212/West 6th St.)
- Turn right into Fireman's Park.
What to bring
- A well fitting bicycle helmet is required.
- At least one water bottle is strongly recommended.
- Your bike! The route will be on paved paths and streets, and may include some travel on crushed limestone bicycle trails.
Zero Waste
With your help, the 2008 Tour de Sprawl will be a Zero Waste Event! (pdf, 89k)
- Only materials that can be recycled or composted are used at this event.
- All waste is separated.
- All bottles, cans and paper are recycled.
- All food scraps and non-recyclable paper are composted.
Tour Speakers
To be announced soon...
Post-Ride Entertainment
By Jennifer Levenhagen and Friends.Tour Sponsors
We value the important partnerships we have with other organizations and community groups, including:
Help spread the word!
Please contact us if you would like posters or hard copies of the brochure to distribute to friends, family, or at school, church, Scouting, or club meetings. Thanks!
More Info:
Please contact at 612-659-9124 x307.