Border Bike
Event summary
With registration fees starting at just $12, this self-supported ride promises not only an unforgettable outdoor experience but also a chance to support the preservation of the WGWL Trail. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow cyclists, take advantage of shuttle services between trails, and discover local refreshment spots offering specials for Border Bike riders. Mark your calendar for this unique cycling adventure and join us in celebrating the beauty of the great outdoors while staying active and safe!
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Border Bike (IA/MN) - Family Ride (22 or 26 miles)
Incl. $0.86 Fee
The Border Bike's registration, start and end points occur at the WGWL Trailhead and Welcome Center, 110 East Main Street (Hwy #9). Registration is from 8:30-10 A.M. Ride is from 8:00-3 P.M. Family 22 mile riders may start anytime between 8:00-10 A.M. Family Routes Out-and-Back that starts at WGWL Trailhead to Bailey Station or IA/MN state line and returns.
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$12.86
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Border Bike (IA/MN) - Skilled Ride (56 miles+)
Incl. $0.86 Fee
The Border Bike's registration, start and end points occur at the WGWL Trailhead and Welcome Center, 110 East Main Street (Hwy #9). Registration is from 8:00-10 A.M. Ride is from 8:30 A.M.-3 P.M. Skilled 56 mile riders may start anytime between 8:00-10:00 A.M. Skilled Route An Iowa/Minnesota Route that starts and ends at WGWL Trailhead, goes to Minnesota and on the Shooting Star Trail then returns - a combination of WGWL Trail and Shooting Star Trail. A 4-mile shuttle takes riders between the two trails between 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$12.86
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Kids Bike Free w/Registered Adult Border Bike Rider
Kids must wear a helmet, be with a chaperoning adult and be age 12 or younger.
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
Free
Organiser's description
- FAMILY ROUTE (22 MILES ROUND TRIP TO BAILEY OR 26 MILES ROUND TRIP TO THE IA/MN BORDER, ENTIRELY ON THE WGWL TRAIL, AN OUT-N-BACK)
- SKILLED ROUTE (56+ MILES, ON WGWL TRAIL AND SHOOTING STAR TRAIL)
Due to COVID-19 precautions: the highest level of safety precautions for the municipalities and districts the ride goes through should be followed.
FAMILY ROUTES 22 MILES
WGWL Northern Branch Option Out-and-Back that starts at WGWL Trailhead to Bailey Station or IA/MN state line and returns.
SKILLED ROUTE 56 MILES
An Iowa/Minnesota connected route that starts and ends at WGWL Trailhead, goes to Minnesota and on the Shooting Star Trail then returns - a combination of WGWL Trail and Shooting Star Trail, one shuttled sectioned ( . . . unless you wish to bike four miles of gravel).
$12 to ride*
$15 same day registration*
This is a self-supported event in regards to hydration. There is a shuttle between the two trails (Shooting Star and the Wapsi-Great Western Line) from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. A SAG Wagon is available for riders who experience a bike breakdown or their health physical limit. Stand-alone toilets are available along the route at city parks and points-of-interest along the WGWL Trail. Listing of refreshment establishments (restaurants) and a map will be provided to pre-registered riders prior to the event and to same-day Border Bike registrants. Many establishments providing specials to officially banded Border Bike riders, like bottled water or food items.
Proceeds support the existence of the Wapsi-Great Western Line a linear park preserving the past for the future, giving active people a safe place to run, hike and bike.
*The WGWL Trail reserves the right to cancel the event due to situational status of the illness or other unforeseeable events. Riders take the responsibility for personal safety, including any infectious exposure. If canceled, online registrants will receive a full refund, minus the online service fee +$1 and taxes. Refunds are allowed until 5 P.M. the night prior to the event.
See all WGWL Trail events at WGWLTrail.com
IronHorse Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Saturday, May 4 - https://ironhorse.wgwltrail.com/
Wapsi Wiggle Training Half Marathon & 5K Saturday, August 2 https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Riceville/Wapsi5K
Location
Wapsi-Great Western Line Welcome Center, 110 East Main Street, Riceville, 50466, IA, United States
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