TRIRI® Preview and Registration Information
June 20-26, 2010
TRIRI® Week Preview
TRIRI® 2010 will travel over hard-surfaced roads to take in the sights of southeastern Indiana, using back roads to travel to Brown County, Spring Mill, and Clifty Falls State Parks. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly with the occasional challenging hill.
We are excited to announce that we will offer two new loop routes (medium and long) from Spring Mill State Park for 2010!
Our 2010 tour will offer tent camping for the week. Inn accommodations are also available at all three state parks on the route. The cost of inn accommodations is not included in the tour registration.
Campers may wish to take advantage of comfort camping services provided by Padre's Cycle Inn. Please visit Padre's website for pricing and to register for his services.
All breakfasts (6) and dinners (6) are included; the first meal provided on the tour is dinner Sunday evening. Menus are carefully planned for sound nutrition and variety, and include options for vegetarian and diabetic participants. Served at the TRIRI® campsite on picnic tables under large awnings, TRIRI® meals 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 a state park instead, with activities such as horseback riding, swimming, or hiking. Because our overnights are in state parks, TRIRI® is the ideal tour for cyclists seeking to share a vacation with non-riding spourses, family, or friends.
TRIRI® is small enough to foster new friendships easily, but large enough for you to spend each day with new faces if you wish. Plan on riding with 200 to 300 other cyclists. Routes and mileage are subject to change.
Sunday (50 miles) and Monday (layover day; 0, 23, 41 or 60 miles): Brown County State Park. Enjoy the journey to Indiana's largest state park, home to beautiful hiking and mountain bike trails, and a former host of the 1987 Pan Am Games cycling road race. On the layover day, cycle to the Cordry-Sweetwater Lakes area, or visit the former artist colony of Nashville.
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Tuesday (62 miles) and Wednesday (layover day; 0, 24, 50 or 100 miles): Spring Mill State Park. Travel through a section of Indiana known for its round barns on the way to Spring Mill State Park, famous for its pioneer village and working grist mill. On the layover day, choose from two new loop rides: a medium loop ride to the restored Beck's Mill, or a long loop ride with lunch at a winery.
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Thursday (80 miles) and Friday (layover day; 0, 13, 24, or 70 miles): Clifty Falls State Park. Clifty Falls is known for its waterfalls, rugged hiking trails, and its proximity to historic Madison on the Ohio River. On the layover day, explore Madison's 19th century architecture or ride your bicycle to Hanover and Bethlehem.
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Saturday (40 miles): Clifty Falls State Park to Hardy Lake. Savor your final trip through rural Indiana, with its farms and small towns, on your way back to Hardy Lake. Stop and enjoy the Stream Cliff Tea Room on your way.
TRIRI® Rates & Deadlines
| TRIRI® 2010 Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of Participant | Week-long Cycling | Week-long Driving | Daily Cycling |
| Adults (10 & up) | $380/person | $380/person | $70/day |
| Youth (4-9)* | $240/person | $240/person | $45/day |
| Children (3 years or younger)* | $150/person | $150/person | $30/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.
When you join us on TRIRI®, you will enjoy:
- six mouthwatering, hot breakfast and dinner buffets for a total of twelve meals (lunches are on your own);
- a commemorative short-sleeved t-shirt;
- entry to and camping in the Indiana State Parks;
- 24-hour access to showers and restrooms;
- baggage transport from park to park;
- well-planned, clearly marked cycling routes with maps and cue sheets;
- friendly and experienced SAG support;
- evening rider meetings and entertainment;
- access to a bicycle mechanic and a massage therapist; and
- one week-in-review DVD per address mailed after the tour is over.
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. Driving participants will receive the standard TRIRI® items and privileges, along with a special set of maps for automobiles. If you wish to experience TRIRI® by driving from park to park instead of cycling, 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 join us on TRIRI® but can't get away for an entire week, sign up as a Daily Participant using the special Daily Rider registration form. Your 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 TRIRI® 2010 will open January 1 and close June 1. Register early; after May 12, TRIRI® rates will increase by $25.00/person.
After your entry has been received, you'll get a confirmation postcard in the mail. Please contact us if you do not receive one within two weeks after you register.
Download the Participant Newsletter (PDF) at your convenience. 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.
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 12. Those who cancel by May 12 will receive their registration fee minus $50.00/person. No refunds will be given for any reason after May 12, 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 12. Trip cancellation insurance is available through McKay Insurance at 800.942.0283.
