TRENDY TUESDAY TRADITION -TREK THE TRAILS
Season two of the popular Trek the Trails community bike rides began one month earlier and is featuring expanded trail trips.
“Last year our rides were so popular — growing to well over a hundred riders each week. Residents loved the guided tours and told us they wanted more of them. It’s no wonder as Fort Wayne has one of the finest trail systems in the Midwest with over 60 miles of trails winding through urban and rural areas around the City,” said Mayor Tom Henry.
Beginning Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 6:00pm trekkers had an opportunity to join other trail users on a community bike ride and will continue to do so every Tuesday through the end of September 22. Guided bike riders will take bicyclists through all parts of the community – along the Rivergreenway, the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, the Aboite Trails, the Pufferbelly Rail-to-Trail and the Salomon Farm Trail.
It’s a great opportunity to see Fort Wayne from a new perspective that’s off the beaten path. Each Tuesday trail ride is about 6 to 8 miles long. Helmets are a requirement for participants.
“We listened when riders requested an expanded schedule and to those who wanted longer bike rides. Besides the Tuesday rides we’ve added four Saturday rides that will run up to 20 tmiles. I think that will attract a whole new group of residents,” said Mayor Henry.
Another new Trek the Trails tradition this summer is Monday lunchtime walking tours around downtown Fort Wayne. These 40 minute tours will meet at the Courthouse Green at noon each Monday in June and July, with the exception of Independence Day, and will tour the trails, the downtown and nearby historic neighborhoods.
If there is unsafe weather, such as lightning, the ride or walk will be cancelled.
Tuesday Trail Rides – 6pm – Ride is 8 miles unless noted
June 7, 2011 Aboite Trails
Meet at Deer Ridge Elementary (1515 S Scott Rd) near the trail.
June 14, 2011 Rivergreenway
Meet at the Lawton Park Trailhead gravel parking lot near the skate park – 4th St.
June 21, 2011 Rivergreenway
Meet at the North River Rd. Trailhead (Boat Launch) west of Kreager Park.
June 28, 2011 Aboite Trails
Meet at Deer Ridge Elementary (1515 S Scott Rd) near the trail.
Saturday Trail Rides – 9am:
These are longer trail rides intended for intermediate bicyclists.
June 11, 2011 Aboite Trails
Meet at Deer Ridge Elem. (1515 S. Scott Rd).
Ride is 10 miles.
Monday
Lunchtime Walking Tours
40 minute walks beginning at 12 noon every Monday in June and July. Walkers will meet at the Courthouse Green in the 100 block of E. Main Street.
No tour on July 4, 2011.
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