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Sunday, October 7, 2007 -- Bruceton Mills, WV
Race for the Riddles (iPO Event Id#: 10488)

Mountain Bike Race to Benefit the Recovery of Joey Riddle

Joey Ridlle
Joey Riddle
Update from RD!... It has come to my attention that there are a lot of people who would like to come out to the "Race for the Riddles" this Sunday at Big Bear, but they'd rather not race. Well now we have something for you too!

Five minutes after the start of the race we will be having a "Hunt for Prizes"- This is a free for all ride though the trails at Big Bear Lake to look for items, (what we will be using will be determined later today.) The person who finds the most items will be the winner. Prizes will be given to places 1,2, and 3.

To make it short, go out ride whatever trail and look for the items, then, after two hours of looking/riding or less.

Ride with a pack, your buddy or alone. Now any rider can come out and help support!
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Purpose: At this year's WVMBA series championship race Pro/Expert racer Joey Riddle had a horrific crash which resulted in multiple injuries. These included two broken wrists, a broken collarbone, a separated shoulder, and a concussion. With Joey temporarily unable to work and medical bills mounting the Riddles could certainly use a helping hand. All proceeds from this event will go towards a fund to support the Riddles in these difficult times.

Sponsored by: Cannondale, Vicious Cycles, Big Bear Lake Campland, Blackwater Bikes, Fat Tire Cycle, Velocity Cycles, Athens Bicycle, Dirt Bean Cafe and Bike Shop, Granny Gear Productions, Adventure Pursuit Triathlon, Ace Adventure Center (ACE), East West Printing, Lambert's Winery, Gillum House Bed & Breakfast, and WVU Cycling.

Raffle: Thanks to Cannondale, Vicious Cycles, Sue Haywood, Gillum House Bed & Breakfast, Appalachian Adventures and Granny Gear Productions we will be offering a raffle for the following prizes at the race for the riddles on October 7th at Big Bear. You DO NOT have to be there to win.

1) Cannondale Single Speed 29er Frame
2) Vicious Cycles Hardtail Frame (Single Speed or Geared)
3) A team entry into the 2008 24 Hours of Big Bear ($500 value)
4) Trek Team Jeresy Autographed by Sue Haywood
5) Bike N Winery Package from Gillum House Bed & Breakfast (retail value $295)
6) Team registrations #1 (any number of people)to ANY Appalachian Adventures race in 2008. This is a new advanture race series coming to WV in 2008 that will have 5 different races. ($500 value)
7) Team registrations #2 (any number of people)to ANY Appalachian Adventures race in 2008 ($500 value)

-- Both of the bike frames will come from the factory in whatever size the winner desires.
-- Tickets are on sale now for $5.00 for one ticket or $20.00 for five tickets. Contact J.R. Petsko at jrpetsko@hotmail.com for your tickets or purchase them at the race.

Date: Sunday, October 7, 2007

Time: 11:00am Race Start with registration from 9:00am to 10:30am
The racing will be held in conjunction with the WVU collegiate mountain bike race.

Classes: All WVMBA Classes

Ride + Hunt for Prizes If racing if not you thing we will also be having a ride that departs five minutes after the start of the race. This is a free for all ride and you can take any trail that you want inside of Big Bear Lake to look for hidden marker. The person who finds the most markers is the winner. Prizes to be given to 1, 2 and 3rd for most markes found.

Entry Fee: $30 for everyone and additional donations will graciously be accepted. Free T-shirt for the first 100 registered riders.

Awards: A nice prize table will be provided for three deep in each race category. This is a benefit for the Riddle family and no cash prizes will be awarded.

Course: Nearly all of the racing is on single/double track. This extremely fast and technical course is full of large embedded rocks, which provide wide grin racing for all skill levels. All expert racers will do 30 miles. Sport racers will do 20 miles. Beginner racers will do a shortened 10 mile loop.

Lodging: Rooms are available at the new Microtell in Hazelton, WV. 304-379-7900. Camping is also available at Big Bear Lake for a small fee.

Another Way to Help: If racing is not for you but you would still like to contribute donations are welcome. You can send checks to Joey & Mandi Riddle at 101 Johnson Ave, Elkins, WV 26241



Start Date: 2007-10-07     Start Time: 11:00am
Event Name: Race for the Riddles
Location(s): Big Bear Lake
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