Third annual bicycle race offers entertainment for everyone
(McKinney) May 17, 2012 – McKinney Main Street is teaming up with local cycling organization McKinney Velo once again to host the Third Annual Historic Downtown McKinney Bike the Bricks Criterium race on Friday, May 25.
Bike the Bricks features several interval races, food, spirits, festivities and a purse worth more than $20,000. Warm-up laps begin at 4 p.m. and the races kick off at 4:30 p.m.
“Spectators of all ages will enjoy a free Friday night in Historic Downtown McKinney with cycling, festivities, food and drinks. We are estimating up to 500 cyclists participate in the event and thousands of spectators to enjoy event amenities,” said Ty Lake, Main Street Director.
The event isn’t just for cyclists; it’s free and open to spectators, too. On race day, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the races in the charming setting of historic downtown McKinney. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the McKinney Education Foundation.
Admission to the event is free to the public, and free parking is available throughout the eleven parking lots north, south, east and west of the square. For more information, contact McKinney Main Street at 972-547-2660 or visit downtownmckinney.com.
Title sponsor for this year’s event is FIAT of McKinney. Other important sponsors for this event include Richardson Bike Mart, Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, Miller 64, Loughmiller and Higgins, Independent Bank, 104.1 The Ticket, Cadence Cyclery of McKinney, Groom and Sons Hardware, ACIS Innovative Solutions, 97.5 KLAK, Tallent Roofing Rose Contracting, McKinney Pipe and Steel, Thompson and Knight, Brown and Hofmeister, AT&T, Encore Wire and Collin Classic.
Thanks to Anna Clark, City of McKinney, for sharing this news.
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