On Monday, Sept. 22, approximately 25 scouts and 10 adults rode their bikes for an hour or so along some of the First Colony levees, slipping on the mud and wet grass, slapping at the mosquitoes, having a fine time, and getting some good exercise.  Maybe we should have a real biking camping trip sometime!

 

Archival Info:

Second Annual Troop 828 Tour of the Levees

Monday, September 22

What: A fun bicycle ride along part of the First Colony levee system beginning and ending at Commonwealth Elementary.

When: Arrive at the Commonwealth Elementary School parking lot at 5:45pm.  (Here is your chance to pay for the Goose Island Fishing Trip.)  Leave the parking lot at 6:00 p.m. and return sometime between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Bring:

bulletMountain, BMX, or other "fat tire" bicycle
bulletHelmet (NO ONE rides without a helmet!)
bulletClass B Troop 828 T-shirt
bulletWater
bulletSigned parental consent form

 

 

The ride is mostly light-duty off road over dirt (or mud) and grass.

Many runners and walkers also use the levees, so be courteous.

Part of the ride is on public sidewalks and streets. Everyone should obey traffic laws while riding on public streets.