The Winnebago Council, Boy Scouts of America, is planning a fifty mile bicycle ride for experienced riders. The ride is part of the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America celebration activities. The general public as well Scouts are welcome. Scout Troops are encouraged to use the summer months to work on Cycling Merit Badge with the 50 mile ride being the concluding event.
The ride will start from the Winnebago Scout Reservation near Marble Rock, IA and end at the Ingawanis Adventure Base near Waverly, IA. The ride will begin at 8:00am Saturday, September 25, 2010; with registration from 7:30-9:30am. The ride will be on hard surface roads except for two miles of gravel near the Ingawanis Adventure Base. Wooded areas, farm fields, 11 miles of the Rolling Prairie Tri-County Trail System, and a beautiful trail bridge spanning the Cedar River are all part of the planned route. The fee for the Bike Ride will be $7.50/rider.
Fresh air, open spaces, camaraderie, exercise, fall foliage will be there for the adventuresome. The route goes through the communities of Marble Rock, Clarksville, Shell Rock, and Waverly. Convenience stores are near the trail in each community.
Mark the date for a great weekend experience! See the Preregistration form or call the Winnebago Council Scout Office (319) 234-2867.
The Winnebago Council hosts High-Adventure scouting activities throughout the year. These activities, like all scout activities, are designed to be fun while teaching important life skills, teamwork, and self esteem. Generally these are designed for the older scouts who have earned the rank of First Class. Some programs have age requirements as well.
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