Cyclists invitedtojoin trailsclassic

Both local and visiting cyclists are invited to join the 2018 Greene Trails Cycling Classic (GTCC) presented by Greene County Parks & Trails (GCP&T) fromJuly 19-22 as it celebrates 15 years of cycling adventure.

GTCC cyclists can register for either one, two, three, or four days of cycling adventure showcasing the region’s 62 miles of paved, multi-use trails that is part of the nation’s largest network of trails.

The event can be customized during registration to meet all cyclist’s schedules.

On-line registration is available at www.gcparkstrails.com to make the process easier for cyclists.

Greene Trails Cycling Classic will be based at Greene County Parks & Trails’ (GCP&T) FairgroundsRecreationCenter, Xenia, he adds. The four-day cycling event is attended by hundreds of cyclists with a different trail featured each day.

All rides begin and end at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center in Xenia. Routes include on-trail, out-and-back trips, as well as extended rides on rural routes on designated days.

Additional amenities this year include on-site chair massage (fee); free morning yoga class; on-site bike repair; and pick-up of items purchased at local shops while riding on the trails.

GreeneMemorialHospital will offer on-site first-aid services to cyclists during the four-day event.

Registration includes FairgroundsRecreationCenter campsite, SAG, fully-supported rest stops, purchasepick-up, breakfast daily and all evening entertainment including meal on Thursday and Saturday night (if registered forThursday and Saturday). Adults, Children (ages 5-12): ■ 4-Day $150, $75

■ 3-Day $125, $65

■ 2-Day $100, $55

■ 1-Day $80, $50

■ Non-riders $75, $50

■ Greene County $25/day $10/ day; $10/day/entertainment

■ Residents: Group Rate $135 per person/four days*

*Discount of $10 per person with group rate —- five or more from the same bicycle club with registration mailed together.

A brochure and registration form is available on the website at www.gcparkstrails.com, by calling 937-562-6440 or emailing info@gcparkstrails.com. Cyclists are urged to join the conversation on Facebook at Greene County Parks & Trails or on Twitter at GC Parks & Trails.