Cost: $129 with bike rental ($59 if bringing own bike)
Level: Beginner
Maximum Size: 20 attendees

Description:

An "on bike" field trip visiting 3 mtb-optimized facilities all connected by an urban pathway. The three sites are Seminole Trails (on Dane County Parks property), Saris Trails (on Saris factory private lands), and Quarry Ridge (on City of Fitchburg property). This field trip will be on bike for attendees to experience the trails at each location for a set period of time and is good for beginners. Attendees will need to sign a waiver to ride at Saris Trails (email completed waiver to symposium@americantrails.org). Transportation pickup/drop off at Monona Terrace Convention Center outside main doors (4th floor). If bringing own bike, you must provide your own transportation as there is no guarantee the bikes will fit on the bus (but you can follow the bus if need be).

IF BRINGING YOUR BIKE: Please enter MYBIKE70 as the discount code during checkout so the rental fee is removed from the field trip cost.

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:

• Utilizing existing urban pathways is a key component to connect community members with mountain bike-optimized experiences.

• The importance of land manager and trail organization partnerships.

• Trail ability level progression helps engage community and destination riders.

• Connecting a series of small spaces creates a larger feeling trail experience.

Leaders:

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