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Contact MRCN at 573-256-2602

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Rollin' for the River 2007

Participants can either bike on the Katy Trail or canoe/kayak on the Missouri River from Rocheport to Cooper's Landing where MRCN will be holding a fundraiser.  Food, drinks, informational booths and live music will be awaiting your arrival.

Shuttles will be available to take you and your canoe back to Rocheport or, if you wish, you can make it an all-nighter and camp at one of the campgrounds at Cooper's Landing.

Registration

Individual Registration:  $25                          Family Registration:     $50

Due to limited availability, all canoeists must pre-register for this event by June 8th. To pre-register, just give us a call at 573-256-2602.  You do not need to pay until the day of the event.

Participants can register the day of the event in Rocheport, Huntsdale (Katfish Katy's) , or McBaine*.

* McBaine will be available for biker registration only.

We recommend that only advanced canoeists travel from Rocheport to Cooper's landing.

For less advanced canoeists, we recommend starting at Katfish Katy's.

Rocheport to Cooper's Landing is approx. 18 miles.

Huntsdale (Katfish Katy's) to Cooper's Landing is approx. 10 miles.

McBaine to Cooper's Landing is approx. 7 miles.

Hydration Stations will provide restrooms and beverages for participants on bikes or in boats at all registration locations.  An additional Hydration station will be available for boats only in Lupus.

Sponsors

To raise money for MRCN's current projects, we are asking that you find sponsors to pledge money for your Missouri River voyage.  Fill out a Pledge Form and bring it and your sponsors' checks to the event on June 16, 2007.  The pledges you collect will count towards your registration fees and for every $25 you raise, your name will be entered in a raffle to win various prizes.

Event Schedule

8am - 11am Registration 

Register at Rocheport, Huntsdale, or McBaine

10am - 4pm Cultural, Environmental, and Educational Presentations

The following Organizations will have information booths:

Missouri River Communities Network
Missouri River Relief
Friends of the Big Muddy
AmeriCorps Stream Team
 

Two members of the Missouri River Folk History Project will be sharing river stories.

3pm - 10pm Live Music

        Caravan from 2 to 3
        Mark Risch from 3 to 4
        Naked Dave from 4 to 7
        Mere Mortals from 7 to 10

 

Raffle

A raffle will be held at Cooper's Landing with various prizes.  All registered participants of Rollin for the river will be entered in the raffle.  You do not need to be present to win.  You can increase your chance of winning a raffle prize by finding sponsors to pledge money or by making a donation to MRCN.  For every $25 you raise, another ticket with your name will be added to the raffle.

Stay tuned for prize details.

River Safety

MRCN takes river safety very seriously.  Whether you are a seasoned vet of the river or this is your first time in a canoe, we strongly encourage you to take part in our River Safety Seminar the morning of the event.  More details will be provided shortly.

Equipment Rental

To rent canoes for Rollin' for the River, please contact Mighty Mo Canoe Rentals by visiting their website at www.mighty-mo.com or call at 573-698-3903.

To rent bikes for Rollin' for the River, please contact The Trailside Cafe and Bike Shop by visiting their website at www.trailsidecafebike.com or call at 573-698-2702.

If you intend to rent a bike or a canoe, please contact these businesses well in advance to insure that rentals are still available.

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Rollin' for the River 2007 is a partnership between MRCN and the following organizations: