JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL CREPE MYRTLE TRAIL RIDE

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2018; 8:00 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. ride

WHERE: Starts at Arlington Park, 1814 15th Street South, Mobile

COST: $10 riders 13 and up until April 5th at midnight; $15 day-of, Children 8-12 free

SPEED: Beginner friendly pace, 8-12 mph

ROUTE: Length 10.6 miles with stops. Map- https://www.strava.com/routes/12216505

The 5th Annual Crepe Myrtle Trail Ride, presented by Mobile United, will be held on Saturday, May 19th starting at Arlington Park in Mobile. This event offers an historic opportunity for people on bikes to ride the Mobile Bay-side of the Brookley Aeroplex and through the Peninsula of Mobile's Bayfront Road. This is the only time of the year that people on bikes have access to this portion of the proposed Crepe Myrtle Trail. Thanks to the Mobile Airport Authority and USA Foundation for allowing us access to the Brookey by the Bay and Airport properties.

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR 2018:

• Registration is $10 for individuals 13 and up until May 17th at midnight. Day-of registration is $15. Children 8-12 are free (restrictions apply). A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact mberte@joinACF.org for more information.
• Helmets are required and no training wheels are allowed.
• No riders under age 8 are allowed unless in a trailer or tag-a-long with helmets and safety gear absolutely required.
• Children should be experienced riders and able to ride the full 10.6 mile route in potentially warm and/or windy weather.
• The official turn-around spot is McNally Park.
• The ride is expected to run from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
• A limited number of "vintage" t-shirts will be available the day of the ride.

The 2018 Crepe Myrtle Trail ride is made possible by Mobile United's Natural Resources Committee in partnership with the following:

Alabama Coastal Foundation, Bicyclemobile.org, Brookley by the Bay, City of Mobile Parks & Rec., Delta Bike Project, Dog River Clearwater Revival, Downtown Mobile Alliance, Mobile Airport Authority, MAWSS, Mobile Baykeeper, Mobile Co. Health Dept., Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office, PEP, Team Share the Road, The Peninsula of Mobile, USA Foundation.

For more information about this event please call Mark Berte, Co-Chair of Mobile United's Natural Resources Committee at (251) 402-3936 or Michele Rumpf, Mobile United Executive Director at (251) 432-1638.