The eighth annual Clinton River Trail Fall
Classic event will be held on Saturday morning, September 29, 2012. The purpose of this family-friendly,
non-competitive ride (walk option available) is to introduce participants to the exceptional natural beauty and amenities found along the Clinton River Trail (CRT). The CRT passes through five cities in the middle of Oakland County: Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Pontiac and Sylvan Lake.
Registration fee is $20 for individuals and $50 for families (max. 4 per household, intended for parents & children). In order to obtain an event t-shirt, registration must be received no later than September 10 whether on-line or by mail. Day of event registration will be available at
$25 individual, $55 family, but no free t-shirt will be provided. A limited number of t-shirts will be available
for purchase.
On-site registration and trailhead for the event is Riverside Park at the corner of Auburn and Squirrel Roads in downtown Auburn Hills. Registration opens at 8:30 am with complimentary bagels and coffee. Parking
is available at the park or at several locations in the immediate area. There are several route options from 5 to 40 miles. For walkers there is a 5k walk on
a route not competing with the ride.
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New this year, a route to the west that will take riders through Pontiac, over Telegraph Road on the new trail bridge and into Sylvan Lake will be offered.
This route will use lead riders to negotiate provisional trail aspects through Pontiac. The longer routes include
connection to the Macomb Orchard Trail on the east end of the CRT. Rest stops will be available near end points
of the CRT. Lunch is between 11 am and 1 pm at Riverside Park for all participants.
Exhibits are provided by many Fall Classic sponsors.
Event sponsors for the Fall Classic include Volkswagen Group of America, ITC, Meijer and 7 South Consulting Inc. Presenting sponsors are American Cycle & Fitness, Cycletherapy Bicycles, DTE Energy, Genisys Credit Union, Hi-Tech Mold & Eng. Inc., Letica Corporation, Main Street Bicycles East Inc., Outdoor Action Company, Republic
Services/Allied Waste, Rochester Bike Shop, Sam’s Club - Waterford, 7:39ers Bicyclist Group, Slow Spokes Bicycle Club and Veolia Environmental Services. Additional sponsors are identified in the event brochure as well as the Friends of the Clinton River Trail web site. Their support is greatly appreciated as is the assistance of all the cities through which the trail passes.
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The Clinton River Trail Fall Classic is one of the many Pure Michigan events, celebrating Michigan’s vast & varied network of trails during Michigan Trails Week, September 23-29.
This event is coordinated by Friends of the Clinton River Trail, a volunteer organization working to develop and improve the trail for all users. Go to www.clintonrivertrail.org to register on-line and
to obtain additional information about the event.
