**GRABAAWR Staging Area Update 6/12/08**

Due to the recent rains and flooding in the area the staging area has been moved from the Jaycees Shelter on St. Feriole Island near Villa Louis to higher ground at Bluff View Middle School in Prairie du Chien WI.

The new Staging area is at the Bluff View Middle School, 1901 E. Wells St., Prairie du Chien, WI
Map link here

Directions:
From Hwy 18 in Prairie du Chien, turn east on E. Wells Street, proceed to the school.
Before you travel check the WIDOT for bridge closings and other road closing due to the flooding at http://www.dot.state.wi.us/travel/incident-alerts.htm and allow extra travel time.

Packet pickup & motorcoach
The staging area packet pickup times will remain the same from 8am to 11:45am. The last motorcoach leaves at noon.

Pre-Ride Camping, Long-Term Parking, showers and bathrooms are available at the new staging area at Bluff View Middle School. Camping is $12 and long term Parking is $6.

The tour will go on!

Please do not email or call the office for route updates. Any new updates to the route will be posted to the website. During the tour, route updates will be announced at the nightly rider meetings and be posted on the Message Board.

Pay attention to weather reports before you travel and drive carefully!

See you in Prairie du Chien!