Lincoln’s Great Plains Trails Network will kick off National Bike Month with their annual Tour de Lincoln Bike Rides this Thursday, May 5th.
This is the 17th annual Tour de Lincoln. Routes will take riders to different quadrants of Lincoln’s nationally recognized trail system. All rides will start and end at the Jayne Snyder Trails Center at 228 North 21st Street (21st and Q) at the Union Plaza Park at 6 p.m.
May 5 – Northwest Tour de Lincoln – 12 miles
May 12 – Northeast Tour de Lincoln – 16 miles
May 19 – Southwest Tour de Lincoln – 14 miles
May 26 – Southeast Tour de Lincoln – 15 miles
Great Plains Trails Network members will be along for the ride and will help fix bikes that break down or get a flat. No riders will be left behind. Each ride is designated to help teach riders different trail routes, conditions and features. The ride is free and helmets are required.
“We feature different trails whenever possible, during Tour de Lincoln rides,” said event chairperson Mary Torell. “The most important thing is to expose bike riders to all quadrants of the city and allow them to discover Lincoln’s great trails system. Our network of 134 miles of trails continues to grow, and these rides give people an opportunity to see portions of the city and trails other than where they may live. We encourage people to get out and explore the trails and have fun”!
People of all ages and families are invited to participate. There is no charge. For more details, click here.