Banks-Vernonia Cycling & Recycling
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Start date: 05/30/2018
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 05/31/2018
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
This is an overnight trip. Rooms have already been reserved at the Best Western, Forest Grove; participants will pay upon arrival. The cost for a shared room including breakfast is $58 pp. E-mail the leader if there is someone you would like to room with. The trip starts with a tour of the Garten Materials Recycling Facility in Salem at 10AM. In the afternoon, we will go on a 26 mile bike ride on low traffic roads near McMinnville called Muddy Valley, or explore the area on your own (the Evergreen Museum which houses the Spruce Goose is in McMinnville). After breakfast on Thursday, we will ride the rails to trails Banks-Vernonia State Trail [more recycling!]. There are 3 possible options - 42, 28, or 16 miles RT. Lunch in Vernonia at a local restaurant where we can park our bikes inside. Cancellations: hopefully you don't cancel, but if you must, please do so at least 48 hours in advance or the leaders will be liable for your hotel room.
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Event Leader: Lana Lindstrom
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Event Leader Phone: 541-683-1409
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Event Leader Email: lana_lindstrom@hotmail.com
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Assistant Leader: Richard Hughes
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type:
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Departure Location: See Trip Description
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Rating: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 250
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Season: 2018
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Bike, lock, helmet. Helmets must be worn at all times while cycling. Lunch for Wed. On Thurs we will eat lunch at a restaurant in Vernonia. Overnight clothes. Rain gear if appropriate. Cash and/or credit card.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 28
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Member Fees: 2
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Elevation Gain: 400
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Non-Member Fees: 10
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
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