2010 Maple Leaf Bike Ride

With Post-Ride Meal Catered by Caldone's Italian Restaurant

October 9, 2010 - Carthage, Missouri

The annual Maple Leaf Bike Ride will be held October 10, 2009 at Kellogg Lake Pavillion in Carthage, MO. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the development of the Ruby Jack Trail - a 16 mile "Rails to Trails" project that starts at Carthage, MO and goes through the towns of Oronogo and Carl Junction, and extends all the way to the Kansas State Line. The trail is currently open for hiking and mountain biking, but it is very rough and a lot of work needs to be done before it can be fully opened for use by all types of bikes. By registering for this event you are helping the Joplin Trails Coalition make the Ruby Jack Trail a true asset to the entire Southwest Missouri region.

100% of all funds raised will be used to develop, maintain, and enhance a regional trail system.

Rides
The main feature of the Maple Leaf Bike Ride is the actual road ride. Ride lengths of 15, 35, 50, 70 and 100 miles are offered. All rides are on quiet country roads with minimal traffic. SAG support and rest stops with food and water will be provided. Maps of the routes will be available at the event, or you can download a map.

Costs for the road ride if prepaid by October 09, 2009: $20.00 for the 15 mile ride or $35.00 for the 35, 50, 70, and 100 mile rides. All ride prices increase by $10.00 if paid after October 09, 2009. Children under 10 ride for free with a paid adult and can get a T-Shirt for $10.00. Don't delay, register today!

Note: All registration fees are a donation to the Joplin Trails Coalition. As the fees are a donation to the trails, there will be no refunds offered for any reason.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS

Kids Rodeo
A free Bike Rodeo will be offered for the younger kids. A free bike helmet is available for first 25 kids that register. The Carthage Police Department will be putting ID numbers on bicycles. An adult must be present with the child at all times. The Bike Rodeo starts at approxiamtely 8:45 am, after all the participants in the road rides have departed.

Post-Ride Meal
A post-ride meal catered by Caldone's Italian Restaurant, will be served from 11:30 am to 4:00pm. The post-ride meal is free for all registered riders and is available to non-riders for $5.00 per person.

Drawing For Bike
All registered riders will automatically be entered in a drawing for a new bicycle, generously donated by Bicycle Specialists of Joplin, MO. Pictured at right is Dave with the Trek 1.2 road bike he won at the 2008 Maple Leaf Bike Ride. Click on the picture to view it full sized.

Directions To Kellogg Lake Pavillion
Kellog Lake Pavillion is located in the northeast section of Carthage, MO at the intersection of Highway 96 and Old 66 Blvd. The GPS Coordinates for Kellogg Lake Pavillion are: N 37° 11.266' W 94° 17.694'. Click on the coordinates for a map.