(Atlantic, Iowa) –  Here’s a reminder from the “Station where your friends are”: The ‘Tour de Parks’ free, community bicycle ride will take place this Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM. The ‘Tour de Parks’ bike ride around Atlantic will be a guided ride this year. The group ride will depart from Atlantic City Park (10 W. 7th St. Atlantic, IA 50022) at 2:00 PM sharp. Nishna Valley Trails President Dave Chase and wife and Board Member Barb Chase will be leading the group ride on their tandem bicycle. Board Member Bruce Henderson and Rick Pellett will also assist with guiding the group.

Tour de Parks will stop at multiple parks throughout Atlantic where community organizations will greet riders and share information. The ride will end back at the Atlantic City Park where the Atlantic Kiwanis will be providing a free meal, Sarah Selders will be singing live, and additional community organizations will be sharing information and greeting riders. Tour de Parks participants can expect to ride on both trails and streets, as the ride is designed in part to highlight area trails and the bike-ability of the City of Atlantic. The full route is approximately 8 miles total with one small hill, but this year there will also be a shorter 6-mile option with no hills.

Participating organizations include Cass County Conservation, Nishna Valley Trails, Cass County Extension, Cass County Grow Another Row, Healthy Cass County, Cass County Master
Gardeners, Atlantic Kiwanis, Atlantic Rotary, and the Atlantic Lions Club.

Details:
Tour de Parks – Atlantic
Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM start time. The ride will last until approximately 4:00 PM.
Location: The ride will start and end at Atlantic City Park (10 W. 7th St., Atlantic, IA 50022)
Who: Anyone who would like to bike around Atlantic and check out some great parks!
Cost/Registration: Free, no registration required!

Nishna Valley Trails is a tax-exempt local nonprofit that promotes the development of recreational trails and cycling. People who support these causes are welcome to join the group. For more information on Nishna Valley Trails or to join the organization, contact President Dave Chase at barbdavechase@gmail.com or 712-249-3059.