Sunday, June 3, 2012 -- Parkersburg, WV / North Bend State Park
Race Around the Bend - WVMBA #5
SATURDAY . June 2 . 1PM
Youth and Kids Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
On Saturday, enjoy this mountain bike skills clinic for youth using the high school mountain bike training curriculum of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, the national body for high school mountain bike racing. A variety of skill development stations will be available at 1:00 PM, helmets required.
SUNDAY . June 3 . MAIN EVENT
Registration begins at 9:00 am . . . Race Start at 12 noon.
The Perks
Cash Prizes for Expert Class & Prize Table for Sport/Beginner Hot dinner post race. Camping and Pool packages, and other events scheduled for the weekend.
The Park
North Bend was named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River, North Bend State Park offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. The fishing streams, hiking trails, abundant wildlife and excellent overnight accommodations are among this year-round park's most popular features.
The park also features the 72 mile North Bend Rail Trail,which is a trail designed for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The rail trail runs along the old B & O Railroad bed from Parkersburg, WV to Wolf Summit, near Clarksburg, WV.
Location
North Bend State Park, Harrisville, WV 26362
(phone) 304-643-2931 | (web) www.northbendsp.com
Directions
Located in the north-western section of the state, North Bend is easily accessible from four-lane U.S. 50 which stretches across north central West Virginia from Parkersburg to Clarksburg. Driving east, take U.S. 50 to the junction of WV 31 (21 miles).
Take WV31 to Cairo and follow signs to the park. Driving west, take WV 16 to Harrisville and follow signs to the park. Consult your highway map for further details.
* WVMBA Points Series Event *
Part of the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) Points Series. WVMBA supports the efforts of The International Mountain Biking Association and encourages all riders to adhere to the rules of the trail. Visit them at: www.wvmba.com
Start Date: | 2012-06-03 Start Time: 12:00pm |
Event Name: | Race Around the Bend - WVMBA #5 |
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Parkersburg, WV 26101 North Bend State Park |
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Bike MTB XC |
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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association Email: info@wvmba.com SC Worden Email: scworden@zoominternet.net |
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