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Sunday, August 2, 2009 -- Zaleski, OH / Lake Hope State Park
Race to the Hills - WVMBA #10/OMBC #7 (iPO Event Id#: 11650)

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Race the Hills Photo by JR Petsko
On Sunday, Aug. 2, Athens Bicycle will co-sponsor the Race to the Hills at Lake Hope State Park. The mountain bike race race will offer racers points in the Ohio Mountain Bike Championship series and the West Virginia Mountain Bike Series -- simultaneously.

The crew is expecting a big crowd because racers are attracted by the increased purse size and competition that come with the combination series race. The course has become quite popular over the years for its excellent conditions and extremely fast racing speeds (expert men will finish approximately 30 singletrack miles in right around two hours).

There are racing classes available for all ages and ability levels. Beginners are welcome!

The course: There's a reason why Lake Hope continues to draw some of the biggest crowds in the OMBC series. The riding is epic! You're going to love the long, flowing singletrack, great climbs and fun downhills. Add a little tough competition to the mix from south of the border in West Virginia and you're going to smile after a tough day at the office when you sit down for the post race cookout.

Camping on site: Lake Hope state park offers cabin rental and camping in the park. Call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.lakehopestatepark.com/camping.html, cabins are available at reasonable prices.

Directions:

From the Cleveland/Akron Area //

Take Interstate 71 South to Columbus. When you reach the first intersection of the 270 outerbelt, take it East. Continue on 270, which will head South, until you reach Route 33. Take Route 33 East (south) through Lancaster and down to Nelsonville and State Route 278. Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 3.5-4.0 hours)

From the Columbus area //

From the South Side of the 270 outerbelt, take Route 33 East (south) through Lancaster and down to Nelsonville and State Route 278. Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 1.5 hours)

From the Cincinnati area //

Take the Appalachian Highway (Route 32) East. Continue on Route 32 past the Jackson Exit about 7 miles to Route 327. Look for the sign to Wellston. Turn left on 327 and head North. 327 will turn into Route 93. Take 93 to McArthur. Turn right on Route 50 (East) to Prattsville, turn left on 278 (North), follow the signs to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 2.5 hours)


Start Date: 2009-08-02     Start Time: 1:00pm
Event Name: Race to the Hills - WVMBA #10/OMBC #8
Location(s): Zaleski, OH 45698
Lake Hope State Park
Event Type(s): Bike
  MTB
    XC
Event Distance(s):
Contact(s): Ryan O'Dell
   Phone: 419-989-0239
   Email: nolimit@mohican.net
Affiliate(s): West Virginia Mountain Bike Association
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