Sunday, June 26, 2016 -- Harrisville, WV / North Bend State Park
Race Around the Bend - WVMBA XC #8
[Overall Results] [Results by Class]
About 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 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).
Follow "Mt. Bike Race" signs from US Route 50 to the race course.
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.
Cross Country Race
Beginner (8 miles), Sport (14 miles) and Expert (18 miles) course will be the same as the last two years. However, there may be a change in travel direction on different areas of the trails. Cash prizes (100% payback) for Expert class and prize table for Sport and Beginner racers.
Race will start at Noon with a mandatory pre-race meeting at 11:30 am
Spaghetti dinner after the race for all participants and families.
* 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: | 2016-06-26 Start Time: 12:00pm |
Event Name: | Race Around the Bend - WVMBA XC #8 |
Location(s): |
Harrisville, WV 26362 North Bend State Park |
Event Type(s): |
Bike MTB XC |
Event Distance(s): | |
Contact(s): |
SC Worden Email: scworden@zoominternet.net |
Affiliate(s): |
West Virginia Mountain Bike Association |
Comments: | Cross country and kids race |
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