William Ostrem on "The Practical Cyclist" - Voices of the Valley - Cannon Valley Trail Special Event

A big day has been planned for Voices of the Valley on the Cannon Valley Trail, Saturday July 18, from 11am to 2pm at the Welch Station.

William Ostrem will be handing out information on "The Practical cyclist". This is designed for those who want to replace car trips with cycling trips or simply travel sustainable and enjoyable. This class will examine the advantages of cycling; potential obstacles; equipment and strategies; safety issues; and cycling advocacy. Taught by Bill Ostrem, who has been a “practical cyclist” for over twenty years. He has been the Chair of Northfield area task force an Non Motorized transportation for the last two years. There will be the option of taking a ride with Ostrem after the class.

Music will be provided by Brenda Owens, a guitarist and vocalist from Cannon Falls.

Cookies provided by the Cannon Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Resource persons will be available to help visitors and bikers to become familiar with Cannon River Valley. Everyone is invited. The Welch Station is at (Mile Marker 9.7) and is a beautiful spot to come and relax and enjoy the music.

The Cannon Valley Trail is a 19.7 mile long trail that runs through diverse and  spectacular scenery on a former Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing in beautiful southeastern Minnesota.

Paralleling the Cannon River, the Trail offers glimpses and panoramas of the valley and gradually descends 115 feet in elevation from Cannon Falls to Red Wing.  From overhanging cliffs to views of extensive wetland complexes, nature's seasonal changes are vividly displayed.

The Trail is open year round for bicycling, in-line skating, skateboarding, hiking and walking, and similar wheeled recreational devices.  Trail users age 18 or older must have a valid Wheel Pass when using the trail from April 1st - November 1st .  During the snow season, cross-country skiing is a common trail activity. The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to cross-country ski on the Cannon Valley Trail.

This story submission from Evelyn Salzman, Coordinator for Voice of the Valley - Cannon Valley Trail.