27th Annual Great Pumpkin Metric Bicycle Tour
Summary:
- When: Sunday, October 5, 2008
- Where: Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds at US 41 & Boonville-New Harmony Rd - MAP
- Start Time: 8:00AM to 10:00AM (62 mile riders should start by 8:30AM)
- Routes: 15.5, 31, or 62 miles
- 2008 Registration Form
- Online Registion Powered by Active.com: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1610204
What is the Great Pumpkin Metric?
- A Scenic, Rural Bicycle Tour in Southern Indiana!
- Lots of Entertainment.
- Fun for the whole family.
- Free food & rest stops.
- After ride pasta bar available.
- Colorful Tee-shirts available.
- Helmets are required.
- Family rates - pre-register to avoid late entry fees.
- Three routes to choose from:
- 100K (62 miles)
- 50K (31 miles)
- 25K (15.5 miles)
- Registration opens at 8 AM closes at 10 AM All riders on the 100K (62 mile) ride should start the ride by 8:30 AM
- Sagwagons will cover all routes. They will contain minimal tools to assist in minor bike repairs only. All riders should be prepared to make their own repairs. Sagwagons will be off the routes by 4:00 pm.
- Maps & cue sheets will be provided to all riders on the day of the ride. To preview the routes click on the following (coming soon)
- All routes start from the Vanderburgh County 4-H center located north of Evansville, Indiana at U.S. 41 at Boonville-New Harmony Road.
- For accommodations and other points of interest in Evansville, visit the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Most importantly, the GPM is the EBC's primary fundraiser!
The Great Pumpkin Metric allows the EBC to give back to the community. See the Advocacy page to learn more.
Photos
- Photos by member John Bennett on SmugMug
- Other GPM photos (coming soon)
