FINAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Please enjoy your walk on the park trail, and don’t even think about riding there (except where allowed) - the fine and court costs total $156!
  • STAY ON THE TRAIL in the park. Follow the marker flags. 
  • Your bike must be with you at all times; shuttling bikes by motor vehicle to avoid pushing them in the park is not permitted.
  • Crossing the concrete dam takes agility - ask for assistance.
  • This is not a guided trip, and you must make your own decisions regarding your abilities and the weather. 
  • Also swimming? Save your bib.
  • Drink before you get thirsty.
  • Always ride with traffic.
  • Do not block the traffic lane. 
  • Be alert to vehicles and yield to them. 
  • Ride single file when necessary.  
  • Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

What to bring

Bike - Check it out: Tires good? Chain tight? Take it for a spin.
Helmet - REQUIRED for all riders this year
Water - Some way to carry a bottle of waterAlso helpful - Non-wick Shirt, Camelbak, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen
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Listen to your teacher! 
We've adopted themes to make Take the Lake unique and fun each year, 
and for 2012, we're paying tribute to educators.  
So, please forgive us if we sound a bit like 
your third-grade teacher...
HELMETS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!
HELMETS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!

(So important, we said it twice!)
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The Take the Lake Bike & Hike

Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Assembly: Dale’s parking lot, from 1:15–1:45 p.m. 
Instructions: 1:45 p.m. sharp

Bike & Hike 
Training Schedule

By July 1: 
Ride for at least 15 minutes 
at least once each week

By August 1: 
Ride for at least 45 minutes 
2 times each week.

By Sept. 1: 
Ride for at least one hour, 
and push bicycle one mile.

But, can you do it? 
Do not attempt this Personal Endurance Challenge if you cannot easily: Bicycle for one hour, and walk for 30 minutes easily. 

The above schedule is a minimal training estimate for an average person and it in no way guarantees success. Always consult a health or fitness professional before embarking on a new exercise regimen.

Class Guidelines

  • Relax kids, this is a cake exam! Leisurely pedal 12 miles on the quiet streets of Lake Waccamaw and wave to everyone. Walk your bicycle along three miles of Lake Waccamaw State Park trails and over the dam. 
  •  On the road, ride with traffic and do not block the lane. Watch out for vehicles, and yield to them. Ride single file when necessary, or you’ll hear from the school nurse!
  •  Bicycles must not be ridden on the state park trails, as it is dangerous for you and other participants, and harmful to the trail. Fine + court costs = $156, and you will receive an F.
  •  Roots on the trail can damage fine tires of expensive touring bicycles, so post-grad cyclists might consider carrying their equipment through the park.
  •  Your bike must be with you at all times; shuttling bikes to avoid pushing them through the park will result in an F.
  •  Are you in the right mood for this class? If you want to ride your bike illegally on the walking trails, or hustle through this beautiful park, then don’t register. This is the shortest class all weekend, so please relax and enjoy it. Don’t make us get out the ruler!
  •  This exam will take about an hour to bike and about an hour to hike, so plan to Take this Lake in 2-3 hours, with breaks.