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MINNESOTA 2016

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1. Elm Creek Rd and Hemlock Ln 2. Elm Creek Dog Park - 11800 Goose Lake Road 3. Mountain Bike Trailhead - 951 W. Hayden Lake Road 4. Forest View Parking Lot - 11685 129th Ave 5. Elm Creek Rd near Nature Center Entrance 6. Rest Stop A - Fernbrook Ln and Elm Creek Rd N 7. Rush Creek Camp Site - 10800 Fernbrook Rd 8. Rest Stop C - Pierre Bottineau House 9. Fernbrook Ln N near 96th Ave N 10. Upland Ln N and Cty Rd 30 11. Weaver Lake Rd and Xene Ln N 12. Medicine Lake Regional Trail and Nottingham Pkwy N 13. Bass Lake Rd and W Fish Lake Rd 14. Rest Stop B - Fish Lake Regional Park 15. 101st Ave N and Zachary Ln N 16. 101st Ave N and Jefferson Hwy N 17. Winnetka Ave N - South of Oxbow Creek Dr 18. Douglas Dr N - 103rd Ave N 19. Noble Pkwy - North of 101st Ave N 20. Rest Stop D - Coon Rapids Dam

MILEAGE TO EACH REST STOP 11

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8-MILE ROUTE START TO A A TO C C TO FINISH

3.5 MI. 2.2 2.8 MI.

25-MILE ROUTE START TO A A TO C C TO D D LOOP LOOP TO FINISH

3.5 MI. 2.2 7.9 3.88 8.18

50-MILE ROUTE START TO A 10.9 MI. A TO B 11.1 B TO C 7.2 C TO D 7.9 D LOOP 3.9 D LOOP TO FINISH 8.2

PurpleRideStride takes place almost exclusively on the Three Rivers Park District trails. Thank you for helping us turn the park purple and raise awareness in the fight against pancreatic cancer! Follow these simple guidelines to help us ensure we can continue to host this event in the future. • The park and trails will remain open to the public for the duration of the event. Follow the safety instructions here to ensure the enjoyment and safety of everyone using the trails. • There is a variety of wildlife in the park. Be prepared to stop or avoid animals that may run out onto the trail in front of you. • Help keep the park clean! Carry any litter on your person until you reach the next rest stop or trash receptacle.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: • In the case of emergency, call 911 • Helmets are required • Stay hydrated! Bring water or a sports drink with you. Additional refreshments will be provided at rest stops and in the staging area. • Wear sunscreen and reapply regularly.

MINNESOTA 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:30 am 7:00 am - 7:45 am* 7:45 am - 9:15 am* 9:15 am - 10:15 am *

Registration Opens 50-Mile Rider Starts 25-Mile Rider Starts 8-Mile Rider Starts

*Riders must be ready to go within the start times listed per course in order to participate. By participating in the bike rides at PurpleRideStride, you agree to wear your helmet at all times.

RULES OF THE ROAD.. AND TRAILS!

HELPFUL HINT:

• PurpleRideStride is not a race. Ride with caution, stay to

Key landmarks along the route are indicated on your route map. These landmark correspond with signs along the trail. For your safety, it is recommended you make note of these signs as you ride. Should you need assistance, noting the last landmark you passed will help identify your location on the trails.

the right and ride single file where possible. • Pass slower riders only when safe. Communicate verbally when passing, stopping, turning or slowing unexpectedly. • Ride routes cross several roads where motor vehicle traffic may be present. Minnesota laws require cyclists

NEED ASSISTANCE? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! For mechanical assistance or non-emergency first aid assistance: • Call the Participant Assistance line at (424) 304-4357. • Describe the nature of your situation. • Use your route map to identify your location. • Participant Assistance will dispatch assistance based on your needs. Wear sunscreen and reapply regularly.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

to stop at all stop signs. Stop, look & listen before crossing any roadway. • Wooden bridges can be slippery even when trails are dry. DO NOT PASS on bridges. Less experience cyclists may have difficulty climbing the bridge and may slow down or stop. • If you need to stop on the trail, pull off to the side.

BUT WAIT—THERE’S MORE! • Delicious lunch provided by The Lookout will be available for purchase after the ride! • Grab your lunch and take a seat for our event ceremony at 11:00 am • Don’t forget to stop by the Purple Play Zone for family friendly entertainment!