TOUR DE NECKLACE BICYCLE RIDES ARE A GREAT SUMMER ACTIVITY

FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:                               


JUNE 22, 2010

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

BOB ROTATORI OR LAUREN HARRIS

216-635-3200, EXT. 3263 OR EXT. 7014

          

There's still plenty of time 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, July 18

Rocky River Reservation

28 miles - begin at the Emerald Necklace Marina

 

Sunday, August 15

Bedford Reservation

13 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" rides continue in Cleveland
Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.

                                   
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