Contact:

Tom Knisely

Media Relations Specialist

763-694-7617

tknisely@threeriversparkdistrict.org

MURPHY NOCTURNAL MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING

Do you have what it takes to compete in a mountain bike race at night?! Experience the rush of night racing on Wednesday, October 16, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage. Racers will navigate through up to 10.5 miles of twisting trail using their mounted bike lights. Race is in a time trial format. All racers must wear a helmet and race with two headlights and one taillight. Pre-register and save.

Cost is $12 for pre-registration and $15 for registration the day of the event. Call 763-559-6700 to pre-register and reference activity number #423735-00. Race day registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Race start is at 6:30 p.m. The race is open to riders 14+.

http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/M/murphy-nocturnal-mountain-bike-racing.aspx

About Three Rivers Park District

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing,

snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.

Three Rivers Park Districts mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates more than 27,000 acres and serves more than 9.5 million visitors a year.

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