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This trail goes from the Abita Springs Tourist Park to the St. Tammany Tourist Info Center. From the Tourist Park, head east on the trace and it will soon head south. Most of the trail is former railroad bed that has been paved over. There is also a grass and dirt horse trail alongside the paved trail that can make for easier biking, depending on your preference. The trail also has a few scenic bridges. When you reach the green caboose near the water tower, leave the trace and head towards Hwy 59 (east). Travel south on 59 to the St. Tammany Tourist Center. There is an interesting boardwalk over the swamps, and the tourist center has lots of pamphlets, free coffee and Abita Springs water. 
Audubon Park, located in the Uptown area and right across the street from two of New Orleans' major universities, is a popular park for picnicking, pick-up soccer and playing after school. In addition to all of its green space, ponds and golf course, the park also features a two mile track that rings around the golf course, with separate lanes for runners and bikers. It is very popular from sun up to sun down, and accessible by streetcar.
If you should get tired of riding around the circle a few times, head to the other side of Magazine Street to the connecting "Fly," and ride your bike along the Mississippi River. This park is particularly beautiful at sunset.
The NOBC is dedicated to promoting bicycling, with the emphasis on bicycle racing, in the Greater New Orleans area. The NOBC was founded in 1968, and remains at the forefront of competitive cycling activity. The club is a member of the USA Cycling , and promotes bicycle races and events throughout the year. The NOBC represents a wide range of cyclists, from beginning Juniors to seasoned Masters. We invite you to become a member of this unique family.
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Tour de Lis is a road cycling event that benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation; the Cancer Association of Greater N.O. and Planet Cancer. It's not a race - it's a ride with a purpose - to raise funds and awareness about cancer survival, support and research - to celebrate survivors and support those still in battle. The inaugural Tour de Lis in April 2007 raised $40,000 and featured five riders who cycled 150 miles around Lake Pontchartrain. All riders must wear a bike helmet.