Sparta Pre-Convention Bike
Details
| Dates | 6/26/2021 - 7/3/2021 |
| City / State | Sparta, Wisconsin |
| Event Name | Sparta Pre-Convention Bike |
| Event Type | Seasonal Bike |
| Event ID | 2021 Y2788 |
| Distance - Trail Ratings | 26K, 36K, or 48K --1A |
| Description | Ride on Elroy-Sparta trail, 1st "rails-to-trails" conversion in the US. Pass through wetlands, farmlands, and prairie areas on a natural surface trail. Highlight of the ride is riding through 104-year-old railroad tunnels. Bicycle rentals available in Sparta. |
| Amenities | Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No Pets: No Restrooms: Yes |
| Start Times | 7:30am - 12noon, finish by 3pm on Tuesday, June 29 Ride's primary date is June 29, to ride later check with any convention Start Point information table. |
| Location | Sparta Recreation and Fitness Center |
| Start Point / Driving Directions | 400 Osborn Dr Sparta, Wisconsin 53656 N43.94821 W90.79857 From I-90 between LaCrosse & Toman, EXIT 28 towards Sparta on WI 16 (Wisconsin St) for 2.5 miles.Turn RIGHT(North) on Water St for .5 miles, turn RIGHT (East) on Pine St for .6 miles to the Osborn Dr StartPoint. Ample parking available in lot. Restrooms and water at Start Point and along the trail. All riders $3. One-day pass $5 required for Elroy-Sparta Trail. |
| Awards & Fees | Preregistration for ride and award is available at ava.org. All riders $3 |
| Host Club | Madison Area Volkssport Association |
| Contact | Don Suloff |
| Website | dairylandwalkers.com |
| Email Contact | suloff@tds.net |