Sunday, September 23, 2012

Bike for Books - A Fall Foliage Mountain Bike Tour of the Mount Washington Valley

North Conway, New Hampshire - The North Conway Public Library will hold its 11th annual Bike for Books fund raiser on Saturday, October 6th, 2012.

This scenic mountain bike tour of the Mount Washington Valley during peak fall foliage season offers different route options for all ability levels from novice to expert mountain biker and for children.  The big tour will begin between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (start time is your choice!) and is expected to conclude by early afternoon; shorter routes can be done in an hour or two. Every participant can choose their own route and own pace since this is a tour and not a race. The mountain bike trails will be well-marked, nobody will get lost. Food and drinks along the way and afterwards will be provided to all participants.

All bikers and volunteers will receive a book, a BPA-free bike bottle, and are invited to a free big lunch at the finish where Elvio's pizza, hot soup, desserts, and fresh coffee from Frontside Grind will be served. Many local businesses have donated numerous free giveaways and gift certificates to be given away on a random draw basis. 

Participants should be on a mountain bike with knobby, fat tires and children should have some off-road cycling experience. You can come and bike for an hour or all day; easy or difficult routes- it’s your choice! This year, there will also be an obstacle course for practice at the registration building and professional photographer Dill Pollock will be at the event.

A benefit for the Library’s children’s room, the registration fee is $20 for individuals, $35 for couples, $40 for families, and $10 for students 16 and under. Registration forms may be picked up at the North Conway Public Library or downloaded at www.NorthConwayLibrary.com . For the first time, registration can also be done online at BikeReg.com .

Registration on the day of the event will be held at the Whitaker Woods Rec Building (“Whitaker Woods Homesite”) off Route 16 across from White Mountain Oil)  in North Conway from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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