SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 2008

For the second time ever, the cities of Edinburg, McAllen and Irrigation District 1 open up the Edinburg Main Canal for bicycles!  Win cash in the morning’s 13.5-mile race the Echo Hotel in Edinburg to Westside Park in McAllen or take your time and enjoy nature, free snacks, drinks and educational exhibits along the Valley’s most beautiful, traffic-free grassy thoroughfare

The McCANALenBurg Challenge Bike Ride/Race will start and finish at the Echo Hotel.  The Echo Hotel is located at 1309 S. Closner.  Enjoy Live music, Food, and Educational Booths on the Lawn of the Echo Hotel.

Schedule:

7:30 am:  Registration will be open

8:00 am:  Route opens for warm-up ride

8:30 am:  RACE START 13.5 mile off-road competitve race, Edinburg-McAllen

9:00 am:  Community Bike Ride

Fees:

Off-Road Race:  $20

Community Bike Ride:  $10 Adults $5 Children (12 and under)

Kids who bring their report cards will be able to ride for free!!

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

REGISTER ON-SITE THE DAY OF THE EVENT