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            Lincoln YMCA offers Prairie 55 Bike Ride during festival A great 
			family course offered  
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            [August 23, 2013] 
            Once again, the Lincoln YMCA is 
			offering a bike ride event on Saturday during the Lincoln Art & Balloon 
			Festival. There are three great bike courses to choose from, and the 
			Y is calling it the Prairie 55. That's because the three rides add 
			up to 55 miles.  | 
		
            |  Chris Cicci, sports and activity director, said that this year the 
			emphasis is on families riding together, and the 5-mile course that 
			has been set through downtown is ideal for them. There are also two great choices for the more experienced 
			cyclist. For the fit cyclist, the 30-mile course is recommended. The 
			20-mile course will be a good workout. Both these courses offer 
			great countryside scenery of northern Logan County, the town of 
			Union, the covered bridge of Skunk Hollow and windmills.  There is a small fee of $10 for individuals and no more than $40 
			for a family. Snacks and drinks are provided.  
			
			 
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			 Cicci said it is important to get there early for sign-in. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, with the ride to begin at 8:30 a.m. 
			from the YMCA Activity Center at 719 Wyatt Ave.  If you have questions about the ride, call the YMCA, 
			217-735-3915. 
[By JAN YOUNGQUIST] 
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