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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2015 01:40 PM Updated by: thepinetree on 04/17/2015 12:23 PM
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Registration Now Open For The 8th Annual Mr. Frog's Wild Ride

Murphys, CA...Bicyclists from throughout Northern California and Nevada will journey to
 the historic gold rush town of Murphys to enjoy the spring beauty of Calaveras County and take part in the eighth annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride on Saturday, April 18. Two scenic routes, the Wild Ride of approximately 50K and the Wilder Ride of approximately 100K, will take riders through the county’s verdant countryside at the height of the wildflower season. The longer ride will also include the New Melones Lake area....






The course has been carefully laid out to take advantage of the area’s many back roads and scenic byways with enough changes in elevation to challenge seasoned riders without overtaxing less experienced cyclists. The Wild Ride has an elevation increase of 2,461 feet and the Wilder Ride has an increase of 4,436 feet. Both routes begin and end at Feeney Park where all participants can enjoy an after-ride chicken-in-a-barrel barbeque, or vegetarian meal, included in the registration fee.

The course opens at 7:30 a.m. and all riders must start by 9 a.m.

In addition to providing what has come to be known as one of the most beautiful biking experiences in California, the event is a primary fundraiser for the Feeney Park Foundation. The non-profit organization has the responsibility for the creation and maintenance of the area’s major multi-use recreational facility and community park. This is one of two annual fundraisers that keep the park open for the community’s benefit.

Feeney Park, located on Pennsylvania Gulch Rd., just off Highway 4, behind Michelson Elementary School, serves thousands of youth and adult athletes from throughout Calaveras County. It is the home field for the Ebbetts Pass Little League and Ebbetts Pass Youth Soccer League.

In addition, the park offers unique opportunities for casual recreation with its disc golf course, skate park, walking trails, picnic areas, and amphitheater.

Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride is named in honor of Mark Twain’s “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.”

Registration information is available at www.mrfrogswildride.org. In addition to the after-ride barbecue, the price includes snacks at various rest stops, SAG support and a relaxing massage. Registration for the 50K is $50 and the 100K is $60. Prior to March 1, there is an early bird savings of $5. Club discounts are available on request for six or more registrations at the same time. The cut-off date for online registration is midnight April 15.

On site registration and check-in at Feeney Park will be available on Friday, April 17, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Day of the ride check-in and registration will begin at 7 a.m. and close at 9 a.m.

Beginning at 6 a.m. on ride day, bicycle maintenance and tech support will be offered by Eric Olson of Mountain Pedaler in Angels Camp. He will provide bicycle maintenance and tech support for any last minute bike needs such as minor tune-ups and repairs or tire checks.

For further information on all aspects of the ride, including ways to volunteer, visit www.mrfrogswildride.org.


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