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Madison Bike Event (27K, 30K, or 37K)
Madison, WI

April 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
AVA Sanction # Y1428
 

Start Location:
Machinery Row Bicycles
601 Williamson Street
 Madison, Wisconsin
(608) 442-5974
Starting Point: Machinery Row Bicycles
Hours:
Summer Hours (Mar 1 - Sep 30)
Mon - Fri  10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat              9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun           11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Winter Hours (Oct 1 - Feb 28)
Mon - Fri  10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sat           10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun            noon        - 4:00 pm
Call ahead on major holidays.
Rating:
2  (Scale 1-5, 5 most difficult.)  Some hills. 
Special Programs:
(Details)
1. Railroad Heritage ● Soo Line Railroad
2. Riverwalk AmericaYahara River
NOTE: These apply only to the 27K and 37K options.
Directions:
From I-90 exit west on Hwy 12/18 and proceed west to John Nolen Drive.  Follow John Nolen Drive to the end where it joins Williamson Street.  Machinery Row Bicycles is on the right in a old "castle-looking" building with a turret on the front.

Entry is at the rear of the building near the lakeshore.

Parking:
Two-hour parking is available in the Law Park City Parking Lot just south of the bike shop.  Saturday morning parking may be limited. 
Description: The 27K is primarily on city bike paths and bike routes and goes around Lake Monona. Can include stops at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Henry Vilas Zoo, and Monona Terrace. The 35K is an extension of the 27K route and includes a trip around Lake Wingra and through the UW Arboretum. Both cross the Yahara River and include portions of abandoned rail beds.

The 30K route includes portions of the new Capitol City Bike Trail.  The 30K route requires a State Bike Trail Permit. Registration is available on the trail.

NOTE: Only one event credit, even if more than one route completed.

Award:
"B" Award is a 2-inch metal key chain with an outline sketch of Monona Terrace. 

Fees:

$3.00  Credit only
$5.00  Credit and Award
Free    No Award or Credit
Pets:
Pets are not allowed on this bike.
Contact: Ed Reid
(608) 833-8748
6848 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue
Middleton, WI  53562
Disclaimer/ Stipulations: The Madison Area Volkssport Association, Menominee River Volkssport Club, the AVA, and starting point businesses are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.  All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event.  Participants accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the principles of good sportsmanship.  Each participant is asked to sign a waiver from liability before the walk.

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Last Modified: Friday June 11, 2010