July Rides Annie Oakley Bike Tour | Annie Oakley Bike Tour |
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| Written by Greenville, Ohio | |
| Sunday, 20 July 2008 | |
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Explore rural Darke county Ohio where you may never see a car, the flat parts first, then the hilly parts later. Ride to the highest point in Indiana, and visit Annie Oakley historical sites. Registration 6:00 to 9:15 AM, Mass Start @ 8:00 AM. You may leave before or after mass start. Family ride begins at 9:30. Saints and Sinners. 1st Rest stop will be open early and late for you. Family ride: Escorted 15 mile ride, some city streets before entering the country, with a rest stop at historic Bears Mill. Excellent for beginners, families, or kids in trailers. 25 mile route: Flat route. Explore rural Darke County. Rest stop at historic Bears Mill. 50/62 mile route: Flat routes, explore the Historic North part of rural Darke county, and Annie Oakley’s birthplace, grave, and early childhood area. A historian from the Annie Oakley/Garst museum will be on site at Annie’s grave to answer questions about her life. 100 Mile Route: Designed to test the most experienced rider. The first half includes all other route benefits, and the second half is HILLY. Route will take you to all the Annie Historic sites, an Artesian well, and into Indiana. |