FOR RELEASE:  June 2, 2009

 

Troy Community Center Offers Troy Bicycler Group

 

(TROY, MI) –The Troy Community Center is offering a “Troy Bicycler Group” the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 am. Riders will explore three different trails in the tri-county area:

 

June 20- Clinton River Trail

Meet in the parking area on the east side of Opdyke Rd. north of South Blvd. Ride to Dequindre just south of 24 Mile Rd. and return to start. Total 18.5 miles.

 

July 18- Paint Creek Trail

Meet at the parking area on Mill St. east of Rochester Rd. in downtown Rochester, just south of the Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) Senior Center and Letica Rd.  Ride from to Lake Orion and back with a rest stop in Lake Orion. Total 20 miles.

 

August 15- Metro Parkway Trail

Meet at the church on the southeast corner of Metro Parkway and Schoenherr (enter off Schoenherr).  Ride to Metropolitan Beach with a rest stop at the park before return. Total 23 miles.

 

Riders must provide own transportation of bike to start point and should wear helmets and bring water and snacks. There is an optional lunch at a restaurant near the start of the trail after the ride.

 

If a minimum of 12 people register by the Wednesday before the trip, a Community Center employee will attend and will have a cell phone available for emergencies.

 

Registration forms are available at the Troy Community Center and participation cost is $4 per person. The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois.  For more information, call 248.524.3484.

 

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