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MGST 05/01/11

Willow Metropark

Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Additional Date Information

Sign In from 7 am ‘til 11 am.

Address

Willow Metropark
I-275 and South Huron Rd New Boston, MI

Brief Description

Come Join the DCC for the 27th Metro Grand Spring Tour, covering routes along the Huron River and scenic country roads in Wayne and Monroe counties. Choose from Road routes of 25, 45 and 62 miles or 14 miles in the Metroparks

Routes

Ride DCC’s 28th Metro Grand Spring Tour (the Homemade Cookie Tour). Choose from routes of 25, 45, or 62 miles along the Huron River on scenic country roads or 16 or more miles in the Metroparks. A great Chris Cakes PANCAKE BREAKFAST is included in the ride that begins the season.

Note that participants who choose to stay in the Metroparks will need to drive to the Chris Cakes breakfast.

Breakfast

For the 16th year, we are pleased to bring back the famous "Chris Cakes" who will be serving up a complete breakfast at the first food stop of all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange drink and coffee until 1 PM. Your Chris Cakes Breakfast is included in the registration fee.

Food Stops

You will be provided with well-stocked, friendly food stops with our famous homemade cookies, plenty to drink and much more.

Sag Support and Maps

SAG services, with limited repair capabilities and radio support by the Motor City Radio Club will be provided on all road routes. We will be there when you need us. Maps will be provided for all routes.

Shirts

Be sure to reserve your optional 2011 MGST Tee shirt specially designed for this event. Note: After 4/20/11, this is subject to sizes available.

Safety First

Helmets must be worn by all riders. No radio headsets. Obey all traffic rules as bicycles are legal vehicles on Michigan roads.

Pre-registration

Fees for persons pre-registering by Wed, April 20, 2011 - Individuals $16,

Families (Parents and their children under 18 yr) $43.

Note: Entrance to the Metroparks is $5 per car for those without an annual pass.

Fees after April 20, 2011

Fees after April 20, 2011, both online and Day of Event

$22 Individual

$55 Family (Parents and their children under 18 yrs old).

Deadline for pre-registration by mail is Wed, April 20, 2011.

Pre-registration on Active.com closes on Tue, April 26, 2011 at 6 PM Eastern Time.

D.O.E. - Day of Event Registrations are accepted

Note: Entrance to the Metroparks is $5 per car for those without an annual pass.

Driving Directions from I-94 and I-75

From I-94:
Take I-275 South to exit 11a (South Huron Road) Follow signs into the park and to the Swimming Pool parking area. Other parking lots are within easy cycling distance if the pool lot is full.

From I-75:
Take I-275 North to exit 11 (South Huron Road) Follow signs into the park and to the Swimming Pool parking area. Other parking lots are within easy cycling distance if the pool lot is full.

Contacts

Phone 313-381-2833 answered by Al Petri & Sons Bike Shop Monday thru Saturday 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Eastern Time

Email dcc.mgst@yahoo.com

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