_ The 2019 Strassenfest Bike Ride:

FAMILY FUN EVENTS

The public is invited to bring their family to the Jasper Parklands and enjoy some family fun events while the Strassenfest Bike Ride is taking place.

From 8:30 am to 11 am, children aged 6 years old and younger can try out the Balance Bike Course! Much better than training wheels, balance bikes allow the riders to really understand the balance involved in riding a bike and can allow kids to learn extremely young! Ride the course and then sign up for a chance to win their very own balance bike!

Also, enjoy corn hole and carnival games!

STRASSENFEST BIKE RIDE

Celebrate 2019 with a bicycling odyssey across the rolling hills of Dubois County during Jasper’s Strassenfest. The 29th annual Strassenfest Bicycle Ride offers three routes of approx. (20, 50, and 65 mi) to challenge riders of all experience levels.

Each route treats riders to scenic rolling coun­tryside. The longer routes include some of southern Indiana’s most challenging hills.

Each route treats riders to scenic rolling countryside. The longer routes include some of southern Indiana’s most challenging hills. Routes can be downloaded via Dropbox here: http://bit.ly/2JzrDy8

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Ride rain or shine. No refunds. Advance registration is encouraged. The registration fee includes well-marked routes, SAG service, food and drink stops. Registration is from 7:00 - 8:00 am EDT. Parking is available at Jasper High School.

A group start takes place at 8:00 am.

RIDER SUPPORT
SAG support will cover all routes.  They will have minimal tools to assist in minor bicycle repairs only. All riders should be prepared to make their own repairs. SAG support will be off the road by 1:00 p.m.  Riders will be on their own after that, or if they leave the route.

NEW THIS YEAR!
The Army National Guard will be supplying Jimmy John's sandwiches post ride! Simply get your ticket at registration before the ride and then claim your sandwich at the end of the ride. *Limited to the first 150.

TOP CLIMBERS CLAIM PRIZE!
For riders who are fast hill climbers be sure to have your STRAVA on to possibly win some money!

For the 65 mile route cyclist, 1st place and 2nd place will be given $40 and $20 (respectively) to the top two hill climbers for the Harveston Hill Location (after rest stop, go through town of Dubois, and then up the hill you go!).

For the 50 mile route cyclist, 1st and 2nd place will be given $20 each to the top two hill climbers for E3 Hill (right after the rest stop heading back to Jasper... Wake those legs up!).

SAFETY
Helmets are required. An adult must accompany all cyclists under the age of 16. Riders must obey all Indiana traffic laws.

Riders will have access to showers at the Jasper City Swimming Pool.

The Strassenfest Bicycle Ride is part of a four-day German festival in Jasper which begins Thursday and continues through Sunday.  The fest features rides, exhibits, concessions, and events in the downtown area, including a parade, which will start at 1 pm Sunday.  Website: http://www.jasperstrassenfest.org/

Sponsors:

• DC Multisport
• Adventures Recreation & Gear
• Army National Guard
• Clay Street Eye Care
• Downtown Fitness & Running
• Dr Keith Bartley Chiropractic
• ESI Grips
• IGA
• Obermeyer Yamaha
• REM Bicycle
• Schnitzelbank Restaurant
• Shane Lindauer For Representative
• Wilson and Pfau Family Dentistry