LAB National Rallies of Cyclists—Summer 2000

by Maureen Becker, Events Director
League of American Bicyclists

Covered Bridge Rally
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
June 2-5, 2000

A four-day cycling extravaganza based at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Penn. Explore rolling hills, soaring mountains, quiet country roads, and, of course, many of Columbia County's 22 covered bridges. Visit the state's oldest amusement park. Road rides ranging from 15-100 miles, mountain biking from novice to advanced, educational sessions, feature presentations, special guests from the world of bicycling, including Trek President John Burke, the Trek Demo Van, and Klein Bikes founder Gary Klein, ice cream social. Arrowed routes, maps & cue sheets, rides escorted or accompanied by roving sag. On-campus lodging and meal packages available. Cost varies based upon options selected. Hosted by the Susquehanna Bicycle Racing Team.

Minnesota Lakes & Rivers Rally
St. Paul, Minnesota
June 30-July 3, 2000

Four-day cycling extravaganza based at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Find out why Minnesota is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes by cycling to 25 lakes in 35 miles; explore historic sites & fountains, rivers & bluffs, lakes & beaches, and gracious neighborhoods. Attend a “Mountain Biking for Absolute Beginners” Clinic, tour Quality Bicycle Products and visit the Mall of America. Arrowed routes, maps & cue sheets, rides escorted or accompanied by a roving sag. Road rides ranging from 15-100 miles, mountain biking from novice to advanced, educational sessions, feature presentations, special guests, including Interbike advocacy director Mike Greehan and U.S. Congressman James Oberstar; ice cream social. On-campus lodging and meal packages available. Cost varies with options selected. Hosted by the Twin Cities Bicycling Club.

Cascades to the Coast Rally
Bellingham, Washington
August 18-21, 2000

Four-day cycling extravaganza based at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. Pedal through miles and miles of spectacular scenery under the watchful eye of snow-capped Mount Baker. Routes will lead to the Dutch farm community of Lynden, the coastal town of LaConner, the pioneer heritage sites of Ferndale, and scenic Chuckanut Drive. Road rides ranging from 15-100 miles, mountain biking from novice to advanced, educational sessions, feature presentations, including adventure cyclist Willie Weir; special guests from the world of bicycling, including Klein Bikes founder Gary Klein; ice cream social. Arrowed routes, maps & cue sheets, rides escorted or accompanied by roving sag. On-campus lodging and meal packages available. Cost varies with options selected. Hosted by the Mt. Baker Bicycle Club and Skagit Bicycle Club.

Contact:
League of American Bicyclists
1612 K Street NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-822-1333
Fax: 202-822-1334
bikeleague@bikeleague.org
http://www.bikeleague.org/

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