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White Lightning X-C Mountain Bike Race Coming to LBL April 18 & 19
GOLDEN POND, KY - Wood-n-Wave will sponsor a mountain bike race for all ages on Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.
The White Lightning X-C Mountain Bike Race is sanctioned by the National Off-Road Bicycling Association (NORBA). The event will cover 11 miles of varied terrain along Canal Loop Trail, located at LBL's northern tip. Race lengths vary from 2 miles to 33 miles. Races are scheduled throughout the day, with the first race beginning at 9 a.m. The event will be divided, based on experience, into several different classes and distances. Time trials will be held April 18 with the race on April 19.
Participants can register Friday, April 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wood-N-Wave in Grand Rivers, KY, on-site registration at LBL's Kentucky Lake Scenic Drive on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and on race day, Sunday, April 19 from 7 to 9 a.m. For early online registration, visit www.woodnwave.com and follow the links.
"The challenging terrain on the Canal Loop makes it a popular trail with the mountain biking community," commented Kyle Varel, LBL Trails and OHV Assistant Manager.
Cost to participate in the race varies from $10 to $30, depending on racing class. Racers must also have a NORBA license. A one-day NORBA license will be sold on-site for $10. All racers are required to wear helmets. For more information on the White Lightning X-C Mountain Bike Race, visit Wood-N-Wave's website at www.woodnwave.com or contact Steve Wilson at 270-362-2453 or via email at info@woodnwave.com.
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL", to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. You can find out more about "Friends of LBL" at www.friendsoflbl.org.
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Media Contact: 270-924-2000
(April 2, 2009)