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Details of a possible planned bike ride for those attending RailsConf 2019 in Minneapolis
Tweet: Any @railsconf attendees interested in a bike ride sometime next week? I'd love to show some folks around the trails along the river. We can keep the pace light. Willing to help figure out equipment rentals for out of town folks.
https://twitter.com/jrmehle/status/1121453494618198017
Date/Time: TBD, leaning towards Tuesday evening after day closing keynote (6:30ish?)
Distance: 10-15 miles
Routes:
Hyatt Regency to Minnehaha Falls (possible stop at Stone Arch) - 15 miles: https://goo.gl/maps/whujrFfT2AwBePWp9
Hyatt Regency to Lake Harriet (tour chain of lakes) - 10 miles: https://goo.gl/maps/fLzLHtXSPob2jftp9
Bike/Gear Rental:
Nice Ride
Freewheel Bike: https://www.freewheelbike.com/about/bike-rentals-pg647.htm
Tangletown Bike Shop: https://www.tangletownbikeshop.com/rentals
Angry Catfish: https://www.angrycatfishbicycle.com/articles/bike-demo-rental-pg148.htm
One on One Bike: https://www.oneononebike.com/rent
Thoughts:
Conf is Tues-Thurs. Out of town people likely coming in Sun/Mon, leaving Thurs/Fri.
Weather forecast is not ideal. Highs in mid-50's. Rain likely Wed/Thurs.
Logistically might be better to target beginning of week due to other activities that happen after conference.
Sponsorships could possibly cover cost (or part of the cost) or rentals.
Concerns:
Ferrying gear to hotel start (or wherever we meet up)
Will be dusky or dark heading back, would be nice to have lights and reflective gear
People riding out but not being able to ride back (weak riders)
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