Bike the Park series set for West Virginia State Parks

  BARBOURSVILLE — The Bike The Park series is set for 2008 with mountain bike rides for all levels now set to roll through West Virginia State Parks.
 

Group rides for beginners, intermediate and advanced bikers are planned, according to Patricia Clay event coordinator.

 “We'll have individual and group instruction, so if someone wants to get into mountain biking, this is great time to start,” says Clay. Clay is with the “Tire on the Mountain” bike group that organizes bike outings.

Members from the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) plan to join the event.  “With our reputation for scheduling fun rides where we teach beginner skills and do technical skill development for more seasoned riders, and with WVMBA's reputation for sponsoring sanctioned races, we will share ideas and resources together this summer to promote mountain biking in West Virginia. This event isn't a race, but it's a great opportunity to have fun and improve your technical skills,” according to Clay.

 Upcoming bike events scheduled at West Virginia state parks in 2008 include: June 21, Beech Fork State Park ; June 28, Cass Scenic Railroad;  Bike Off the Mountain; July 27, The 4th Annual Chainring Challenge, Little Beaver State Park; Aug. 9, Watoga State Park, Aug. 10; Black Bear 40K Mountain Bike Race at Kanawha State Forest; and Sept. 20 at  Little Beaver State Park.

For more information regarding bike events and other outdoor recreation opportunities go online, www.wvstateparks.com, Recreation and click Bike the Parks.

For specific information regarding the May 3 event, contact Trish Clay at trishc1@suddenlink.net.