The 22nd Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is here! Events begin Friday, March 24th, 2006, and is the largest road cycling event in not only the Inland Empire of Southern California, but also the U.S. This race attracts some of the best bicycle racers from around the world. Various races and events will be going on throughout the weekend.
Beginning at Highland Avenue and Redlands Boulevard, and ending at Citrus Avenue in Downtown Redlands, the Classic appeals to everyone! Every year, the whole community turns out, whether to watch or to participate - and there are plenty of ways to participate! Aside from entering one of the races, there are also many opportunities for volunteers to help. For instance, you can welcome a racer to stay in your home for a week by volunteering to be a host family for race participants.
Saturday, March 25th is when the fun really begins for Redlands locals. The Rotary Club of Redlands hosts the Redlands Rotary Ride, which is open to the public and purely recreational. Every level of rider can find his or her own abilities accommodated. There will also be a gift bag and a free shirt given out to the participants. Registration for the Redlands Rotary Ride begins at 6:00am on Saturday, with each of the three levels of races beginning between 7:30 and 8:00am.
A pancake breakfast will be held by the Kiwanis Club of Redlands, and a number of booths, hosted by local businesses, will be on display. Additionally, medals and monetary prizes will be presented to the winners of the races, including a very special presentation of the Carole King Memorial Scholarship Award.
ACME Bicycle Company (909) 793-9971, 405 W Redlands Blvd Redlands, CA Redlands Cyclery USA (909) 792-2444, 415 Tennessee St, Ste A, Redlands, CA Cycletek (909) 796-1235, 24530 Redlands Blvd Loma Linda, CA
