Welcome to the Grand Illinois Trail And Parks bicycle ride for 2010
GITAPWe "head for the hills" on this year's GITAP – to Galena and the unglaciated area of northern Illinois. The Grand Illinois Trail's northern leg promises great cycling (and not all hills), scenery, and state parks – along with our special blend of small numbers and large friendliness. Make plans now to enjoy an early summer vacation on a bike with us in northern Illinois.
The tour begins on Sunday, June 13 and wraps up on Friday, June 18.
Yes, this year's ride is a six-day ride. We will begin and end at Freeport's dramatic Highland Community College. From there we're off to three outstanding state parks – Rock Cut, Lake Le Aqua Na, and Mississippi Palisades. In the ride's middle we'll take a two night stay at lovely Galena – within walking distance of its historic downtown. Most of the route will be on roadways that are a part of the Grand Illinois Trail The minimum distance this year is 260 miles for the week, but by taking extra loops, it will be possible to do 465 miles.
The base price for the ride will be $385.
We’ll also have an “early planning rate” of $375 – for
registrations mailed by April 1. A late rate of $410 will
go into effect on June 1.
A Motel Options is Available.
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2 comments:
Sounds interesting and it close by. I think it may conflict with Cheri and Amanda's ride.
I will see my brother Robert today and ask about using Ocean Point in July.
I am up for riding on Thanksgiving morning if anyone is around.
Mark
Mark,
I will be in town for Tday, but don't know my riding ability. There is the rest of the long weekend for some rides thought.
I will have to check with Cheri and Amanda to make sure we don't plan a conflict for their HDSA ride.
Roark
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