THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: Durham Parks and Rec plans trip for bikers

Posted on October 16, 2007 
Filed Under bikes, elsewhere, mountain biking, out of town

Durham Parks and Rec is organizing a road trip for cyclists. See details below.

Come spend a leisurely fall day riding the Virginia Creeper Trail with Durham Parks and Rec Adventure Programs staff. Appropriate for participants ages 10 and up (minors must be accompanied by parent/guardian) this wide, smooth reclaimed rail bed trail offers a scenic tour of Southwest Virginia. After the ride, we’ll take our well-earned appetites to one of the affordable, eclectic restaurants in town and get some rest that night, cross-country cyclist style, in an adventure traveler’s hostel. The next morning we’ll cook a hearty breakfast and spend some time exploring one of the many legendary trails that are in walking distance from our hostel. This is a great opportunity to see Blue Ridge fall colors and stay in “Trail City, USA”.

Program Dates: Saturday-Sunday, October 27-28 (depart on Saturday at 8 a.m. and return on Sunday afternoon). Cost: $130.00 and includes the bike rental, tour, lodging and all meals except Saturday dinner.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ride the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail
  • Stay in an adventure traveler’s hostel
  • See the fall colors in a unique way
  • No prior mountain biking experience is necessary!

Email: jordan.doctor@durhamnc.gov for information about signing up.

About Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation provides opportunities for the Durham community to “Play More.” The department strives to help citizens discover, explore and enjoy life through creative and challenging recreational choices that contribute to their physical, emotional and social health. To learn more about Parks and Recreation, visit http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks.

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