TRIRI® Preview and Registration Information
June 22-28, 2008
TRIRI® Week Preview
TRIRI® 2008 travels over hard-surfaced roads to take in the scenic and historic sites of south central Indiana, using back roads to travel to three state parks: O'Bannon Woods, Spring Mill, and Brown County. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly.
Our 2008 tour offers a choice of tent camping for the week or a combination of motels, inn or cabin lodging. Call the central reservation system and use the group code to reserve a room or cabin until May 17. Room rates are the normal, in-season rate, and are not included in your tour registration fee.
All breakfasts (6) and dinners (6) are included; menus are carefully planned for sound nutrition and variety, and include options for vegetarian and diabetic participants. Our meals, served at the TRIRI® campsite on picnic tables under large awnings (except breakfast at Spring Mill State Park, where we'll eat at Spring Mill Inn), offer lots of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as multiple entrees and sides. Furthermore, we do not run out of food!
Expect to ride an average 65 miles/day on the days we travel to a new state park. Three layover days offer short, medium or long loop rides. Or, take a day off the bike to explore the park instead. We anticipate 300-400 participants. (Routes and mileage are subject to change; more details coming soon.)
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Sunday (65 miles) & Monday (0, 25, 50, or 85 miles): Scottsburg to O'Bannon Woods State Park. Travel from Scottsburg to Indiana's newest state park, O'Bannon Woods, named in honor of former governor Frank O'Bannon. Explore historic Corydon, Indiana's first state capitol and Governor O'Bannon's boyhood home.
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Tuesday (55 miles) & Wednesday (0, 28, 69 or 94 miles): Spring Mill State Park. Spring Mill State Park boasts wonderful trails, a pioneer village, and a working grist mill. On the layover day, relax in the park or cycle routes that take you through Amish Country to the Chainsaw Cemetery and the Overlook Restaurant on the Ohio River.
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Thursday (64 or 68 miles) & Friday (0, 38, 49 or 60 miles): Brown County State Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Brown County State Park, the largest state park in Indiana. On the layover day, cycle through the Cordry-Sweetwater Lakes area, sample some wine in Nashville (ranked #6 in Midwest Living's "100 Best Small Town Getaways"), or relax at the park.
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Saturday (60 miles): Brown County State Park to Scottsburg. Savor the sights and enjoy the friendships you've formed during the week on the final leg of your journey, back to your starting point in Scottsburg.
TRIRI® Rates & Deadlines
| TRIRI® 2008 Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of Participant | Week-long Cycling | Week-long Driving | Daily Cycling |
| Adults (10 years and older) | $335 | $335 | $50/day |
| Youth (4-9)* | $205 | $205 | $30/day |
| Children (3 years or younger)* | $115 | $115 | $17/day |
*Note: Indiana child safety laws requiring restraint seats make it illegal for TRIRI® support vehicles to transport children 7 and under; Therefore, all children transported by bicycle must be at least 8 years old. Younger children are welcome if a member of their party is registered as a Driving Participant and acts as their personal SAG each day.
Your TRIRI® registration fee includes a short-sleeve t-shirt, six breakfast and six dinner buffets), evening entertainment, state parks entry and camping fees, showers, baggage transport, SAG support, massage therapy and bicycle mechanic availability, maps, marked routes, and a week-in-review DVD (one per address).
The state parks offer a rich environment for hiking, photography, bird watching, canoeing, and other outdoor activities. Therefore, we welcome non-cycling family members and friends of participants who would like to join us by car. You'll receive the standard TRIRI® items and privileges, along with a special set of maps to help you avoid the official TRIRI® cycling route. Complete the regular application form and supply us with your vehicle information to receive a special pass that covers park entry and allows you to park at the TRIRI® group campsite.
If you would like to ride on TRIRI® but can't get away for an entire week, sign up as a Daily Participant. You registration fee covers two consecutive meals, camping, and maps for the days that you ride. The TRIRI® t-shirt is not included, but is available for purchase.
Daily Participants often join the tour in the middle of the week. If you need to leave your car at a state park, we will notify that park and mail you a parking permit prior to the start of the ride. When you register, let us know where you'll be leaving your car.
In all cases, minors (anyone under the age of 18 years) must be accompanied by a supervising, registered adult, and that adult must be identified on the minor's registration form.
Registration for 2008 has been extended through midnight, June 9. After May 15, TRIRI® applies a $25.00/person late fee.
TRIRI® Cancellation Policy
Please read our cancellation policy carefully:
All cancellations must be in writing (triri@triri.org) and postmarked or time/date stamped by May 15. Those who cancel by May 15 will receive their registration fee minus $50.00/person. No refunds will be given for any reason after May 15, but you may provide a substitute to ride in your place. Notify TRIRI® in writing, and request that your substitute fill out a TRIRI® application.
We know that accidents happen, from broken bicycle frames to broken arms, and urge you to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance in case you are forced to withdraw from the tour after May 15. Trip cancellation insurance is available through McKay Insurance at 800.942.0283.
After your entry has been received, you'll get a confirmation postcard in the mail. Registration packets, with your maps for the entire week and any TRIRI® jerseys, vests, or extra t-shirts ordered, will be available at registration packet pick-up prior to the ride.
Want to know more about our June tour? Read about TRIRI® 2006 at crazyguyonabike.
