FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
JULY 20, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
LAUREN HARRIS - 216-635-3200
Summer is now in full-swing, but it's not too late to discover the
beauty of Cleveland Metroparks by bicycle! Explore the
"Emerald Necklace" on the "Tour de Necklace"
Bicycle Rides that continue through October!
Join volunteers Bruce Amsel and Lynda Warner for free monthly rides
of 13 to 30 miles in and around the beautiful "Emerald
Necklace" on Sundays.
The rides, with easy to moderate difficulty at an easy pace,
include stops for natural and historical interpretation and lunch.
Rides begin and end at the same point starting at 9:30 a.m. and
returning around 3 p.m., depending on distance. Riders can enjoy
any or all of the tours.
This year's "Tour de Necklace" Bicycle Rides continue on
the following Sundays:
Sunday, August 15
Bedford Reservation
14 miles - begin at ViaductPark
Sunday, September 19
South Chagrin Reservation
14 miles - begin at Look About Lodge
Sunday, October 10
North Chagrin Reservation to South Chagrin Reservation
30 miles - begin at Whispering Woods Picnic Area
Registration is required, and space is limited. Exact meeting
locations given upon registration.
All riders should bring a sack lunch and water bottle, and helmets
are required.
The rides are open to ages 14 and over. Children, ages 14 to 17,
must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information and to register, call 216-206-1000.
Discover the beautiful "Emerald Necklace" by bicycle as
the "Tour de Necklace" Bicycle Rides continue in
Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.
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