Some of the state's most enthusiastic mountain bike racers will be coming to Calhoun this weekend (June 25-26) for the 9th Annual Appalachian Classic Mountain Bike Race.
"The Classic" is sanctioned by the WV Mountain Bike Association, and is WVMBA's Spring Point Series Championship Race this year.
The race is held annually at the Calhoun County Park, and is considered to be a great spectator event, with lots of good spots to plant chairs and watch the action.
This year's Champion Bowls (pictured above) by local artist Robbie Clothier will be given to the winners. The beautiful bowls, carved from wild cherry, signed, numbered, and inscribed specially for the race, are awarded to the fastest male and female Expert/Pro Class mountain bike racers.
The bowls are in addition to a 100% cash payback purse for the Expert/Pro classes. This year's bowls have an estimated retail value of $600 to $700 each, so one can expect Expert/Pro riders from all over to invade Calhoun County for the "the coolest trophy".
The Appalachian Classic Mountain Bike Race is sanctioned by the WV Mountain Bike Association, and is WVMBA's Spring Point Series Championship Race this year.
Race fees are $25 for members, and $30 for non-members, and the first 150 racers receive a free T-shirt. There will be plenty of great prizes for the racers.
The Calhoun County Park serves up a great post-race pasta and salad meal. There is free camping available at the park, so racers and their families are encouraged to come out on Saturday and enjoy the park, climb the National Guard's Climbing Wall, and participate - or watch - the infamous pond jump.
The Pond Jump will be held Saturday (June 25) and is open to all ages 12 and over, with special prizes and t-shirts.
Sunday morning's events begin with the kid's races at 10, with the cross country race starting at noon with the boom of the traditional black powder blast.
For information call Jim Bennett at 304-354-6588 or Diann Clothier at 304-655-7651.
www.appalachianclassic.com
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