cvv posted on May 07, 2009 16:28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7th, 2009
Registration is Now Open for the 2009 Cycle the Gorge and Tour of the Red River Gorge Classic.
Take part in of A Summer of Cycling in Eastern Kentucky
May 7, 2009 (Rodgers, KY) Championship Sports LLC, organizers of the annual Tour of the Red River Gorge and Cycle the Gorge have announced that registration is open for this annual summer series of cycling events.
The summer series, comprised of 4 distinct events, kicks off on June 13th with the Cycle the Gorge Rally and Family Fun Ride. Cycle the Gorge is an annual, non-competitive bicycle ride through the scenic Red River Gorge area and features multiple route options for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Riders will be fully supported with rest stops and SAG wagons along these low-traffic roads as they tour through the region before finishing in downtown Stanton, KY.
This year’s Cycle the Gorge also features a Corporate Challenge. Designed to generate a little healthy competition for the region’s businesses, any company is invited to enter a team of 5 or more riders. The team completing the most cumulative miles will win Corporate Challenge bragging rights and set the bar for all future Team Challenges. In 2009 proceeds from Cycle the Gorge will be dedicated to supporting the teams of junior athletes racing in the UCI Tour of the Red River Gorge.
On June 19th racing returns to the Gorge as the Tour of the Red River Gorge Classic - a senior amateur omnium - returns to Stanton. Amateur racers from around the region will compete in a three-day race beginning on Friday evening with a prologue through downtown Stanton. Racing resumes Saturday morning with the shorter of two challenging road races before the big finish on Sunday with the signature stage this race has become famous for - The Battle on the Byway road race. The winners in all categories will be crowned based on the best overall performance in all three events.
For more information on participating in Cycle the Gorge or the Tour of the Red River Gorge Classic visit www.tour-rrg.com or BikeReg.com.
For information about Sponsorship contact the event at: 800-552-3787
Media inquiries should be directed to: Joan Hanscom, 484.995.0547