01-21-2009, 04:10 PM
PIERRE, S.D. - Online registration for the 12th Annual Mickelson Trail Trek is currently available at the trail's website, http://www.mickelsontrail.com/. Game, Fish and Parks officials are encouraging bicyclists to sign up early to ensure a spot in the Trek, which will be held Sept. 18 - 20, 2009.
"The new online registration system will be very user friendly," said Dana Garry, George S. Mickelson Trail manager. "It will take the registrant through the registration process one step at a time. The neat part about the system for us is that it will allow us to send out email updates to all participants as the ride gets closer."
The annual supported ride highlights the George S. Mickelson Trail as it winds through the heart of the Black Hills from Edgemont to Lead/Deadwood. The ride began in 1998 as a celebration of the completion of the rails-to-trails project. The Trek continues today to introduce new bicyclists to the trail and to thank supporters for their long-standing enthusiasm for the trail.
Riders on the Trail Trek will cover 109 miles of the trail over three days, from Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20. Registration before July 8 with merchandise is $170, without merchandise is $140. Registration after July 8 is $170 and merchandise is not available. The registration fee for the 3-day ride includes the trail pass, shuttle service, refreshments and some meals during each day's ride. Riders are responsible for accommodations and mechanical support. The ride is open to all bicyclists 14 years of age or older.
Pre-registration is required and may be completed online by visiting the Trail Trek registration page. Registration cutoff is September 1, 2009. For more information on the Mickelson Trail or the 3-day Mickelson Trail Trek, visit http://www.mickelsontrail.com/ or contact the Black Hills Trails office at (605) 584-3896.
"The new online registration system will be very user friendly," said Dana Garry, George S. Mickelson Trail manager. "It will take the registrant through the registration process one step at a time. The neat part about the system for us is that it will allow us to send out email updates to all participants as the ride gets closer."
The annual supported ride highlights the George S. Mickelson Trail as it winds through the heart of the Black Hills from Edgemont to Lead/Deadwood. The ride began in 1998 as a celebration of the completion of the rails-to-trails project. The Trek continues today to introduce new bicyclists to the trail and to thank supporters for their long-standing enthusiasm for the trail.
Riders on the Trail Trek will cover 109 miles of the trail over three days, from Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20. Registration before July 8 with merchandise is $170, without merchandise is $140. Registration after July 8 is $170 and merchandise is not available. The registration fee for the 3-day ride includes the trail pass, shuttle service, refreshments and some meals during each day's ride. Riders are responsible for accommodations and mechanical support. The ride is open to all bicyclists 14 years of age or older.
Pre-registration is required and may be completed online by visiting the Trail Trek registration page. Registration cutoff is September 1, 2009. For more information on the Mickelson Trail or the 3-day Mickelson Trail Trek, visit http://www.mickelsontrail.com/ or contact the Black Hills Trails office at (605) 584-3896.