February 4, 2008
Contact:
Brian
McCulloch
Tel: 951-313-4322
The 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic Rolls a Circuit Through Beautiful Beaumont. April 4, 2008.
Redlands, California- The 24th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic (RBC) will host a first ever Circuit Race through the beautiful city of Beaumont. The rolling 17 mile course will take racers around the perimeter of the city that lies just east of Redlands. Men will complete 5 laps, and women 4 laps of the challenging course featuring approximately 1200 feet of climbing per lap, as well as KOM and sprint points.
Beaumont Mayor Brian DeForge says "The city of Beaumont is honored and excited to be a part of this year's Redlands Bicycle Classic! We look forward to working with the organizers, competitors, and viewing public to showcase our beautiful community." Police Chief Frank Coe adds, "We are excited the Redlands Bicycle Classic race committee has selected the city of Beaumont for their Circuit Race. We look forward to welcoming the racers to our community and hope to develop a continuing relationship hosting future stages as well."
The 24th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic will continue its successful four day format under the guidance of race director Dan Rendler, and the all volunteer organizing committee. Rendler states "The city of Beaumont is an excellent venue for the first stage of our 2008 race. We are confident that the racers will find the new circuit course challenging and look forward to a long term partnership with the city."
This year's RBC promises four days of world class bicycle racing, beginning with a torturous prologue Time Trial on April 3rd, the Beaumont Circuit Race April 4th, the downtown Redlands figure-eight Criterium April 5th, and finishing with the final stage on April 6th, the famous Sunset Road Race through the hills of Redlands.
Along with the prologue and three stages of professional racing on USA Cycling's National Racing Calendar, the Redlands Bicycle Classic will feature the 2008 recipient of the now coveted "Legends" Award, a full day of public racing beginning with youth racers at age 3 through adults, the 2nd annual "School Duel" competition among area schools, a new eco-friendly environmental festival focused on promoting healthy living, and a full schedule of hand cycle racing sponsored by the PossAbilities program at Loma Linda University Medical Center that will be part of the United States Handcycling National Series.
About the Redlands Bicycle Classic
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is an all-volunteer organization, including the board of directors. The 24th annual Redlands Bicycle Classic is scheduled for April 3-6, 2008. The event was founded in 1985 by a community group chaired by then Mayor Carole Beswick to promote awareness of downtown Redlands. Since that time, professional cyclists from around the world have been racing in this event centered around the city of Redlands, California. The Redlands Bicycle Classic is on the United States Cycling Federation (USCF) National Racing Calendar (NCR).
About PossAbilities
PossAbilities is a community outreach program of Loma Linda University Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic, and Neurosciences Institute. Membership to PossAbilities is free and there are no age restrictions. For more information: www.mypossabilities.com
About the city of Beaumont
The city of Beaumont is a growing community nestled in the San Gorgonio Pass between Mount San Gorgonio and Mount San Jacinto. Founded in 1912, the city has a population approaching 32,000 and was named the fastest growing city in the state of California for the year 2006. Beaumont is attracting a host of newcomers who are eager to enjoy the city's numerous amenities, including a strong history, low crime, high quality of life, and planned growth. Along with an increasing number of residents, many businesses have also moved into the area, resulting in a well balanced community that is becoming known as a great place to live, work, and play.
