Riders, young and old(er) ride in the Cascade Summit Bike Challenge in 2008. This year's ride is on Sept. 13.
It’s almost that time of year again when Friends of Moran State Park, Wildlife Cycles and Eastsound Sporting Goods sponsor the “Fun Fall Family Summit Bike Challenge.”
On Sunday, Sept. 13, The Friends promise, “A casual ride through Moran State Park from Cascade Lake to Mt. Constitution or somewhere in between. A great family and community fun ride on a crisp fall morning.”
Riders can choose between destinations: the Cascade Falls Trailhead is approximately 1 mile, the Mountain Lake Shelter is approximately 2.2 miles, and the Mt. Constitution Summit is 5.7 miles. Pre-Registration cost for the ride is $25 per individual; kids 12 and under pay $15. Registrations must be postmarked by September 1. After that date, registration is $30 for those over 12 years of age.
Check-in for the ride is at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Cascade Lake Day Use Shelter in Moran State Park. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m.
Those who register can get a free Friends Summit Bike Challenge T-shirt (shirts sizes not guaranteed if registered after Sept. 1).
The registration form is available at Wildlife Cycles, Eastsound Sporting Goods and online at www.friendsofmoran.com
Friends of Moran is a non profit 501 (c) whose mission is to raise funds and coordinate efforts throughout the year for projects within acre state park. They assist the Moran State rangers with trail and campground maintenance, and preservation, and also offer education interpretive programs for many visitors.
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