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White Lightning X-C Mountain Bike Race Coming to LBL June 5th

Land Between the LakesGolden Pond, KY – Wood-n-Wave will sponsor a mountain bike race for all ages on Sunday, June 5th, 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 9:00am. The event will be divided, based on experience, into several different classes and distances. 

Online registration will be available through www.usacycling.org.  Search for the event name or use the link on the website.  Online registrants will receive $5.00 off race day price. Onsite registration will be available Saturday, June 4th, at Wood-n-Wave from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, June 5th, from 7:30am to 9:00am.

“The challenging terrain on the Canal Loop makes it a very popular trail with the mountain biking community,” said Kyle Varel, LBL Trails and OHV Assistant Manager.

Cost to participate in the race varies depending on racing class. Racers must also have a NORBA license. A one-day NORBA license will be sold on-site for $5.00. 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.

About Land Between The Lakes

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, safety information, and temporary trail and road closures.  Additional LBL and “Friends of LBL” information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.

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