MEDIA CONTACTS:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263, rrr@clevelandmetroparks.com
ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014, ejb@clevelandmetroparks.com
See how you stack up to other area riders and challenge yourself with the new Cleveland Metroparks �Mountain Bike Race Series� this June.
In this off-road time trial, racers (ages 14 and up) will complete one lap on marked single track at the new Royalview Trail in Mill Stream Run Reservation.
Classes will be broken into men, women, beginners, advanced, and youth. The youth and beginner women's course will be approximately 5 miles and the other course will be approximately 7 miles (actual mileage subject to change).
The Mountain Bike Race Series is on Tuesday nights in June:
June 4, 6 - 9 p.m.
June 11, 6 - 9 p.m.
June 18, 6 - 9 p.m.
June 25, 6 - 9 p.m. (rain date)
Registration is from 6 - 6:25 p.m. and races start at 6:30 p.m.
Racers can choose to race in one or all 3 races. They must compete in at least 2 races to qualify for awards. If participants compete in all 3 races, the best 2 times will be used. Awards will be based on racers' top 2 times.
Registration is $20 per race for all participants who sign-up by May 28. Late registration (after May 28) or same-day registration is $30 per race.
Races are weather permitting. All riders must wear helmets. Space is limited.
Visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-341-1704 to register and for more information.
Feel the excitement and enjoy some healthy competition with the new �Mountain Bike Race Series� of Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.
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