The 24th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is here! Events begin Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 and continue through Sunday, April 6 th. The event is the largest road cycling event in not only the Inland Empire of Southern California, but also the U.S. This race attracts some of the best bicycle racers from around the world. Various races and events will be going on throughout the weekend. This three-day event draws the world’s top professional and amateur cyclists, and features a combined purse of $40,000.
Beginning at Highland Avenue and Redlands Boulevard, and ending at Citrus Avenue in Downtown Redlands , the Classic appeals to everyone! Every year, the whole community turns out, whether to watch or to participate - and there are plenty of ways to participate! Aside from entering one of the races, there are also many opportunities for volunteers to help. For instance, you can welcome a racer to stay in your home for a week by volunteering to be a host family for race participants.
Saturday, April 5 is when the fun really begins. The Rotary Club of Redlands hosts the Redlands Rotary Ride , which is open to the public and purely recreational. The Kiwanis Club of Redlands will host a two-day pancake breakfast, to be held on April 5 and 6.
ACME Bicycle Company (909) 793-9971, 405 W Redlands Blvd Redlands, CA Redlands Cyclery USA (909) 792-2444, 415 Tennessee St, Ste A, Redlands, CA Cycletek (909) 796-1235, 24530 Redlands Blvd Loma Linda, CA
