All Events will be held @ the Hostel Shoppe! 16th Annual Midwest Recumbent Rally Events, prices, dates and times are subject to change. Last updated 6-26-09. 2009 event information will be highlighted in GREEN when it becomes available.

August 7th, 2009: STORE HOURS - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (Pick up your registration packet on Friday at the Hostel Shoppe.) ICE CREAM RIDE - Mass Start! - 2:00 pm @ the Hostel Shoppe, Stevens Point, WI - Friday afternoon- 15 miles - It’s a great way to get the weekend rolling. Pick up your registration packet and join us for a mass start. Enjoy the Ice Cream Bar @ the Holiday Inn ($4.50) shortly after the start! You can also leave before or after the start of the group ride. No Sag vehicles on this ride. If you need assistance during the ride, call the Hostel Shoppe at 715-341-2453. ADVENTURE 212 - Specials for Rally Participants. MASSAGE • Friday • call to reserve a spot • 715-343-0212 • 30 minutes for $30 • 60 minutes for $50 FACILITY • Shower usage for $4/day • Special Guest Pass rate to use gym, hot tub, sauna, pool, fitness classes for $10/day BISTRO 212 • 5:30 am - 3:30 pm • Buy 1 Breakfast or Lunch Entree, Receive a 2nd one for 50% off! • $1 off any Smoothie Holiday Inn/Rudy's Red Eye Grill - Entertainment & BBQ - 6:30 - 10:30 pm IX Lives • Classic & Modern Rock • on the outdoor patio (indoors if rain) MENU • Brats or Burgers - $3.75 • Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad - $2.50 • or order off the menu for more choices! August 8th, 2009 STORE HOURS - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visit the Hostel Shoppe after you get done with test rides. REGISTRATION & CHECK IN - 7:00 am @ the Hostel Shoppe. Coffee & Baked Goods for purchase: 7:00 - 10:00 am. MORNING TOUR - 8:00 am - 15 & 40 miles @ the Hostel Shoppe. Enjoy routes with tour leaders and sag wagons on each route. Marked routes will be east of Stevens Point on lightly traveled roads with a rest stop in Amherst Park. TEST RIDES - 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ the Hostel Shoppe Those new to recumbent riding can test ride a bike from our select group of demo recumbents. Meet industry reps and ride their latest bikes. Helmets are required! SWAP MEET - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm @ the Hostel Shoppe. Buy or sell used equipment! Add to your stable or clean out the garage to make room for a new bike! Free to registered rally participants. You are responsible for all monetary transactions. LUNCH - Catered by: Adventure 212 - 12:00 to 2:00 pm @ Adventure 212 MENU • Fresh Fruit Salad • Southwestern Pasta Salad • Chicken, Beef and Veggie Fajitas w/sauteed onions & peppers, black beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo & cheese • Chips & Salsa • Dessert Assortment including homemade granola bars & fudgy brownies • Homemade Iced Tea & Lemonade w/an assortment of flavored syrups ADVENTURE 212 - Specials for Rally Participants. FACILITY • Shower usage for $4/day • Special Guest Pass rate to use gym, hot tub, sauna, pool, fitness classes for $10/day MASSAGE • on-site chair massage during the lunch hour • 1 minutes for $1 BISTRO 212 • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm • Buy 1 Breakfast or Lunch Entree, Receive a 2nd one for 50% off! • $1 off any Smoothie Holiday Inn/Rudy's Red Eye Grill - Entertainment - 6:30 - 10:30 pm Delta Jets • Blues • inside @ Rudy's. 2009 SEMINAR - Freddy Markham - RR Velo presentation and introduction of Volae Team Carbon frame AFTERNOON SELF-GUIDED TOUR - TBA Those wishing to eat lunch or order a t-shirt are encouraged to pre-register by July 25th. Only limited amounts will be available on a first come, first serve basis - and all registrations received after July 25th will pay the higher price. August 9th, 2009: THE "SUPER TOUR" - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm - Wrap up the Rally with a scenic recumbent tour on beautiful, lightly traveled, well-paved back roads around Amherst, WI. Meet @ 8:00 am at The Jensen Center in Amherst, and be ready to ride. Two routes of 30 & 45 miles will be geared to different riding abilities. The ride will take place weather permitting. Maps and sag wagon service will be provided. We will try to provide for different riding speeds by having two group leaders to ride with different groups. LUNCH - Catered by: Ambrosia's - served from 11:30 to 1:30 pm MENU • Roast Turkey • Veggie Lasagna • Mashed Potatoes • Prince William Blend Veggies (Broccoli, Carrots, Green Beans, Red & Yellow Peppers) • Ham Pasta Salad • Fruit Salad • White & Wheat Buttered Rolls • Assorted Dessert Bars • Country Time Lemonade and Raspberry Iced Tea Super Tour Riders are encouraged to pre-register by July 25th to ensure adequate meals are prepared. Those registering after July 25th will pay higher rates and availability is not guaranteed. Nature Treks - Has Volae recumbents for rent. Located in Stevens Point, WI. Call them at 715-254-0247 or visit them at their website. Nature Treks Website Here's a list of nearby establishments to satisfy those post-ride munchies. View our area map for dining locations. Central Waters Brewing Company Located in Amherst, WI. Open Fridays 4-9 pm & Saturdays 3-9 pm. (715) 824-2739 Central Waters Website Amherst Cafe & Travel Located on 122 S. Main St. in Amherst, WI. (715) 824-3112 Grazies Italian Grill "Fresh from Scratch" Italian food. Located on Hwy 10 in Stevens Point. Chili's Restaurant Located in the Crossroad Commons across from the Business Park. Cafe Veranda A unique menu of organic and traditional dinners, as well as fair-trade coffees. Located in the Portage County Business Park across from the Hostel Shoppe. John Joanis Drive, Stevens Point. Hudson's Bar and Grill Classic American favorites presented in a retro 50's diner atmosphere. Located on the right upon entering the Crossroad Commons across HH from the Business Park. Charcoal Grill A new local favorite offering wood-fired pizzas and hamburgers, along with a contemporary mix of other favorites. Located in the Crossroad Commons across from the Business Park. Golden Corral This buffet-style restaurant offers a vast array of foods and will be sure to tame your hunger. Located near Best Buy in the Crossroad Commons, across from the Business Park. Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Non-traditional Irish, Scottish Sports Pub with entertainers in kilts. 31 TV's. Diverse menu includes pizza, drunkin' clams, shepherds pie, Sloppy Janes & more. Located at Ramada Hotel in Stevens Point. (715) 343-7901 Subway Fresh and quick sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more. Located in Amherst on Hwy 10 and Stevens Point on CTY R across from the Hostel Shoppe. McDonald's If you're in the mood for a quick burger and fries. Located near Best Buy in the Crossroad Commonds across from the Business Park. Starbucks If you're in the mood for a cup of joe or a muffin, Starbucks is a stone's throw away. Located in the Crossroad Commons across from the Business Park. Thanks to all who shared pictures and stories! NEW! Recumbent Rally Photo Gallery David Lawson's 2006 Experience Now Available Online! Rally T-Shirts Get the shirt from this year's rally or replace the one the dog ate. Show the world you attended the original and best recumbent rally! Limited quantities and sizes available.

2009 Exhibitors & Presenters: Freddy Markham - RR Velo was started in 1997 by Freddy Markham and Edgar Chavez. Their mission is to make the highest quality carbon fiber frames on the market specializing in tube-to-tube carbon construction for road, cross, track and recumbent bicycles. They repair carbon frames and are the official carbon repair shop for several bicycle manufactures. RR Velo spares nothing in bringing you the most durable and best value in a carbon fiber frame. Fast Freddy Markham's racing career started in 1974 at age 16 and is still going today. Markham was one of the United States' most versatile and productive racers in the 70’, 80’s and 90’s. Markham spent 22 seasons racing at a very high level. When it comes to racing HPV’s and recumbents, Markham has been the most prolific racer on the planet. Setting 20 world records, he was listed twice in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “world's fastest self-propelled human.” RR Velo Website Atoc/Draftmaster - Atoc is a manufacturer of premium bicycle carriers for cars. We have two primary product lines: Topper Racks for the roof and Draftmaster for receiver hitch mounts. Atoc/Draftmaster Website TerraTrike - “TerraTrike is committed to producing quality human powered vehicles and products that are fun, comfortable and environmentally friendly. We try to give back more than we take from the planet and humanity in general. TerraTrike Website Greenspeed & Hase - Jerome Hediger - U.S. Distributor for both companies, will be on hand to answer your questions and provide test rides. Greenspeed Website • Hase Website Recumbent & Trike Workstands - Jim Greer - Work stand that will fit most bents and trikes. Can be broken down to carry in a box. Recumbent & Trike Workstand Website If you are a recumbent industry professional, and are interested in presenting or exhibiting at the 2009 Rally, please contact jessie@hostelshoppe.com to confirm subject matter, dates and times. The Midwest Recumbent Rally is the premier recumbent gathering in the US and is a great way to meet hundreds of very enthusiastic riders face to face! All Rally participants will be charged a $15 fee for 2009. These costs include test rides, tents, tables, porta-potties, route marking, map printing and sag service. Rather than eliminating some of the services and keeping the Rally free, we have elected to continue holding a high quality event and charge a small fee. Your understanding is appreciated! Meals and t-shirts are a little extra, but worth it! Pricing information is available on the registration form below, and is subject to change. Pre-registration must be received by July 25th for discounted rates. Online Registration Form - print it, sign it and mail it in with a check or money order. 2009 registration form is available! Call Toll Free: - 800-233-4340 - Please have your credit card information ready. Day-of Registration - Stop by and sign the release waiver and enjoy the festivities. Limited number of t-shirts and meals will be available day-of — first come, first serve. Feel Good Music & Art Festival - Music and more festival in Amherst, WI - Portage County Fairgrounds, August 7 & 8, 2009. Feel Good Festival Website Directions to the Hostel Shoppe Directions to Jensen Center, Amherst WI from HS Due to the typical high volume of summer activities and events in August, we suggest you make lodging reservations as early as possible. Motels Holiday Inn - Midwest Recumbent Rally Host Hotel (715) 344-0200 - 1001 Amber Ave. - Ask for the Midwest Recumbent Rally - Hostel Shoppe group rate. $104 plus tax for standard room. off Hwy 10, 2 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Holiday Inn Website Holiday Inn Express (715) 344-0000 - 1100 Amber Ave. - Ask for the Midwest Recumbent Rally - Hostel Shoppe group rate. $94 plus tax for standard room. off Hwy 10, 2 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Holiday Inn Express Website Artha Sustainable Living Center - Bed & Breakfast (715) 824-3463 - Located in Amherst, WI. 20 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Artha Website Amherst Inn Bed & Breakfast (888) 211-3555 - Located in Amherst, WI. 15 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Amherst Inn Website Apple Tree Lane Bed & Breakfast (715) 258-3107 - Located in Waupaca, WI. 28 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Apple Tree Website Best Western Grand Seasons Hotel (715) 258-9212 - Waupaca, WI. 11 miles from Amherst. 26 miles from Stevens Point. Best Western Waupaca Website Comfort Suites at Foxfire (715) 942-0500 - Waupaca, WI. 11 miles from Amherst. 26 miles from Stevens Point. Comfort Suites Website Comfort Inn (715) 342-0400 - 1560 American Drive, Plover, WI. 4 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Comfort Inn Website Tomorrow River Motel (715) 824-3113 - Amherst, WI. 15 miles from Stevens Point. Tomorrow River Motel Website Village Inn Motel (715) 258-8526 - Waupaca, WI. 11 miles from Amherst. 26 miles from Stevens Point. Village Inn Website Fairfield Inn by Marriott (715) 342-9300 - Hwy 10 East near Hwy 51/10 intersection, 2.5 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Fairfield Inn Website Hampton Inn Plover (715) 342-9300 - 3090 Village Park Drive, Plover. 4 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Adjacent to I-39, exit 153, next to Menards. La Quinta (formerly Baymont Inn) (715) 344-1900 - Hwy 51 and Hwy 10 intersection, 3 miles from Hostel Shoppe. La Quinta Stevens Point Website Royale Inn (715) 341-5110 - Hwy 51 and Hwy 10 intersection, 3 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Country Inn & Suites (715) 345-7000 - Business 51 North. 7 miles from Hostel Shoppe. Ramada Stevens Point (800) 998-2311 - $69 rate - 1st floor rooms w/outside access. 1501 North Point Drive. 7 miles from Hostel Shoppe. In-house restaurant. Ramada Stevens Point Website Dreams of Yesteryear Bed & Breakfast (715) 341-4525 - Located on Brawley St. Dreams of Yesteryear Website The Inn on Main Street Bed & Breakfast (715) 343-0373 - Located on 2141 Main St. Inn on Main Website Victorian Swan Bed & Breakfast (715) 345-0595 - Located on Water St. Victorian Swan Website Walker House Bed & Breakfast (715) 249-3100 - Located in Hancock, WI. Walker House Website Camping Portage County Parks - Reservations @ www.co.portage.wi.us or by mail. Reservations can be made 11 months in advance. Collins Park 20 miles NE of Stevens Point DuBay Park 15 miles NW of Stevens Point Jordan Park 6 miles N of Stevens Point Lake Emily Park 12 miles SE of Stevens Point Wisconsin State Park - (715) 258-2372 Hartman Creek State Park 23 miles SE of Stevens Point Other Resources Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism Website Stevens Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Website

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