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Join Sibley Bike Depot in a semi-supported weekend tour over scenic, rolling countryside to visit local organic farms, eat local and organic food, and enjoy a sustainable, human-powered weekend bicycle trip. , Raise money to support a community-led non-profit bike shop engaging low-income youth in becoming community bike advocates and sustainable transportation leaders About Sibley Bike Depot Sibley Bike Depot is a not-for-profit community bike shop with a mission to be an open, accessible space to educate and empower people to use bicycles as transportation, helping to build a sustainable environment and community. Sibley offers free programs including free Open Shop, an Earn-a- Bike program, a Bike Library, youth education and employment training, Women’s and Transgender Shop Night, and free bike repair classes. Bike Route SibleyBikeDepot.org [email protected] 712 University ave Sibley’s hours: Volunteer Night: Monday 3-9pm Open Shop: Wednesday 3-9pm, Saturday12-5pm, Sunday12-4pm Women’s and Transgender Shop Night: Tuesday 6-9pm N S W

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This September, join Sibley Bike Depot volunteers, friends, and supporters in our first inaugural Harvest Bike Tour. Ride with us in a semi-supported weekend bike tour over scenic, rolling countryside to visit local organic farms, eat local and organic food, and enjoy a sustainable human-powered bike trip.

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Page 1: Sibley Bike Depot Harvest Bike Tour

Join Sibley Bike Depot in a semi-supported weekend tour over scenic, rolling countryside to visit local organic farms, eat local and organic food, and enjoy a sustainable, human-powered weekend bicycle trip.

, Raise money to support a community-led non-profit bike shop engaging low-income youth in becoming community bike advocates and sustainable transportation leaders

About Sibley Bike Depot

Sibley Bike Depot is a not-for-profit community bike shop with a mission to be an open, accessible space to educate and empower people to use bicycles as transportation, helping to build a sustainable environment and community. Sibley offers free programs including free Open Shop, an Earn-a-Bike program, a Bike Library, youth education and employment training, Women’s and Transgender Shop Night, and free bike repair classes.

Bike Route

SibleyBikeDepot.org [email protected] 712 University ave

Sibley’s hours: Volunteer Night: Monday 3-9pm Open Shop: Wednesday 3-9pm, Saturday12-5pm, Sunday12-4pm Women’s and Transgender Shop Night: Tuesday 6-9pm

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Costs and Fundraising

Each ride participant will pay a $50 fee to cover food, lodging, and ride support. Each rider is additionally expected to raise $200; funds raised will support Sibley’s innovative Junior Mechanics and Youth Apprenticeship programs teaching low-income youth bike repair skills and building leadership and community engagement skills around sustainable transportation and bicycle promotion. A one-time fund-raising training will be offered Thursday, August 25. This optional training will provide information and support in asking friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances to support Sibley Bike Depot and reach the $200 fundraising requirement.

/Registration: To register, contact Jason Tanzman at [email protected] or at 612-232-2737.

Dates and Itinerary

Friday, September 9th: 9am departure. 38 mile scenic bike ride following the Gateway Trail to Martell’s Landing Education Center in Somerset, WI. Mid-afternoon arrival followed by relaxation, workshops, games, and dinner.

Saturday, September 10th: Multiple options include Metric Century bike ride (62 miles); Organic Farm work-day at Common Harvest Farm (13 miles bicycling each way); or relaxation at Martell’s Landing.

Sunday, September 11th: 9am departure returning to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Estimated return before 4pm. : This is a no-drop ride; nobody will be left behind due to mechanical failure, injury, or fatigue. This is a family-friendly ride! All ages are welcome. @ Participants are highly encouraged to come to a one-time mechanical workshop on Thursday, September1st to ensure that their bicycle is fully tuned and ready for the weekend ride.

Food and DrinksLocally produced dinner (Friday and Saturday) and Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) including vegetarian, vegan, and meat options will be provided. Riders should bring snacks and lunch food for each day.

New Belgium Beer will be provided to those participants 21yrs of age and older. Discretion and moderation is required for those consuming alcoholic beverages. This bike trip will be semi-supported. Beds will be available for all riders for both nights. Bring a sleeping bag, a change of clothes, water, food for snacks and lunch (we’ll stop at the grocery co-op in Stillwater, the half-way point of the ride), and rain gear. Sibley Bike Depot will have tools for fixing flats and other basic repairs - bring your own travel tool kit and tire repair supplies as desired.

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