The Ohio Valley Trail Partners present the 3rd annual bicycle tour of the Wheeling Heritage Trail on Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Heritage Port in Wheeling. Registration will begin at 9am. The tour will start at 10 am. This is a non-race event for cyclists and trail enthusiasts.
Pre-registration by May 22nd is $20 per person. Registration the day of the tour is $25. The family fee is $10 for each additional family member to a maximum of $50. Children under 12 are free but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Helmets are required for cyclists.
Registration covers a pre-tour bicycle safety check, snacks and water at rest stops, lunch, t-shirts to the first 150 pre-registered, and ride assistance. The tour will take place rain or shine!
Cyclists will choose one of three rides. Cyclists riding 10 and 25 miles will remain on the trail. The 100km (62 miles) ride will leave Heritage Trail near Brooke County for a hilly loop through Bethany and West Liberty with a stop at Bethany College.
Participants will return to Heritage Port for lunch.