Wild Lupine Bicycle Tour 2008

1:00 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2008

Crissey Elementary School parking lot

THE 2008 WILD LUPINE BICYCLE TOUR will begin at the Crissey Elementary School parking lot at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2008.  The registration period is from 1:00 until 2:00 PM.  All riders should be on the route by 2:00 PM in order to finish by 5:00 PM.

LOCATION OF STARTING POINT:

Ÿ Crissey Elementary School is located at 9220 Geiser Rd.  (NW corner Crissey & Geiser).

Ÿ From SOUTH: Head North on I-75 to I-475 north, exit onto SR 2 (Airport Hwy) going west.

Ÿ From NORTH: Take 1-475/US 23 south to SR 2 (Airport Hwy) and go west.

ŸFrom Airport Hwy westbound, turn right at Crissey Road, continue over the RR tracks, and then              turn left onto Geiser Rd.

ROUTE – The route takes a scenic tour of rural NW Ohio and enters Oak Openings Preserve Metro Park and onto the bike path to Lou Campbell Prairie for a view of Wild Lupine blooming in a restored prairie.  Then the tour heads for Kitty Todd Preserve for refreshments and a walk through prime Oak Openings habitat.  From the Kitty Todd Preserve, the tour returns to Crissey Elementary.  Total distance is approximately 20 miles.

MAPS will be provided and the route not in the Metroparks will be marked with pavement arrows.

CHILDREN are encouraged to participate to the extent of their abilities.  All riders under the age of 18 must have a release form signed by a parent or guardian.  Those under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  This will be an “on road” ride.

HELMETS – To participate in this event, you must wear a helmet.  Helmets must be worn at the time of Registration and Check-in and on the route.

REGISTRATION – The first 25 who pre-register will receive a limited edition print of a meadow abloom with lupines which is suitable for framing.   There will be a $3 fee for this ride; make checks payable to HI-TA.

MORE INFORMATION:  E-mail:  ctwarner@sbcglobal.net or call 419-861-1058