Portland , Maine
Bike
25 km
May 1 – October
31, 2009
Riverwalk
Welcome to the
Trail Description: The bike event is 25 km that will take
you from the Double Tree Hotel along the new spur in
Point of Contact: Alan Robitaille,
Start Point: DoubleTree
Hotel,
Start Times: 7 AM to 2 hours before dusk. Must be finished by dusk.
Registration: There is no pre-registration, however,
groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact SMVA or the walk POC to make
special arrangements. Register by completing the information at each start
point. Each person must carry a walk card even if participating for free.
Sanction and IVV Credit: These events have been
sanctioned by the AVA and IVV and each count toward acquisition of IVV
achievement awards. All events are conducted under the rules of these governing
organizations by registering; the participant agrees to abide by these rules.
Starting in 2006, any event that is sanctioned for four months or longer over
the mid-year (June 30th) is eligible to earn IVV Event Credit twice,
once for the first half of the year and once the second half of the year. All SMVA Year-Round and Seasonal events are
eligible to earn up to 2 IVV event Credits and unlimited IVV Distance Credits.
Awards: There are no “A” awards this year for our
Seasonal and Year round Events.
Fees: Each event counts toward IVV credit. IVV record
books are not available for purchase at the Start/Finish. Please be sure to
bring your books. A supply of insert pages will be available at each walk. IVV
credit only is $3.00. There will be no refunds if a participant does not finish
the route. These events are free to persons who wish to participate without
receiving award or IVV credit.
Water/Restrooms: Water and restrooms are available at
the start/finish.
Refreshments:
Refreshments are available at the start/finish and at many places along
the route.
Pets: Please note that pets must be leashed at all
times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Also, pets are
not allowed to enter buildings.
Accommodations:
There are a variety of hotels/motels in the area. Rooms are available at
the DoubleTree Hotel. Call 1-800-989-3856
Directions: From the South: Take Exit 45 from the
From the North: On I-295 take Congress St (west) and take an
immediate left at the first traffic signal.
From the North: On Maine Turnpike (I-95), use exit 45;
follow the signs to I-295 to the
Disclaimer: The sponsors of these events cannot be
held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents or injury at any time.
Every reasonable effort will be made to make these events safe and
enjoyable. By virtue of registering for
any event, the participant agrees to the conditions set forth herein.
For Your
Information: Unlike other volkssporting events,
limited to one or two days with set start/finish times, these events may be
done daily.
SMVA would like to
thank each of the hosts for allowing us to use their facilities. We request
that walkers be patient, as customers will have priority over walkers.
Thank you for walking with SMVA
SMVA WEB SITE: http://smva.8m.com/
Club email address: mailto:smvamaine@yahoo.com
The
Southern Maine Volkssport Association invites you to walk our Year-Round and
Seasonal volkswalks in
What are Volkssports? The Volkssport movement began in southern
A volkswalk is a leisurely walk through a scenic, historic or
interesting area over a predetermined route. The walk (bike, swim, ski, skate)
is a non-competitive and participants walk at their own pace, thus making an
excellent recreational opportunity for the entire family. This is a great way
to meet new friends and a fun way to exercise.
The goal of the AVA is to promote physical fitness and good
health by encouraging ALL PEOPLE to exercise in a stress free environment.