Cost: $59
Level: Beginner
Maximum Size: 30 attendees

Description:

Urban park revitalization via development of bike-optimized facilities. Will visit two parks in Madison, Sycamore Park on the eastside and Aldo Leopold Park on the southside. Very accessible sites. Will be navigating gentle trail grades. Transportation pickup/drop off at Monona Terrace Convention Center outside main doors (4th floor).

PLEASE NOTE: Times noted included transportation to and from location noted above. Start time is when transportation intends to depart and the end time is when attendees are expected to arrive back by. Please arrive at requested location 15 minutes before start time to check-in.

Learning Objectives:

• Importance of community engagement during the planning process

• How facility design ensures the construction of a high quality project

• See how underutilized areas of public parks can be engergized with bike-optimized facilities for a range of ages and ability levels.

• Learn about chipseal trails, pump tracks, and skills development features

Leaders:

Mike Repyak, Trail Solutions Director of Planning and Design, International Mountain Bicycling Association