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Ride in the Rocks Was Held Saturday

Presented by Mitsubishi Cement Educational Foundation

By Michael P. Neufeld
Saturday, October 18, 2008

Lucerne Valley, CA - Mountain bikers from around the west were invited to spend Saturday, October 18 riding in the foothills of Lucerne Valley as part of the First Annual Ride in the Rocks. This event was sponsored by the Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Educational Foundation.

The ride will provide a course to meet every level of expertise. There will be a "Challenge " course that will put even the most extreme mountain bikers to the test, a 22- mile scenic course that will provide some moderate challenge while taking the riders high enough to enjoy beautiful desert views. Ride in the Rocks will also offer a 5 and 10-mile course that will benefit families, those who enjoy biking but just like to cruise.

The First Annual Ride in the Rocks will be staged Saturday starting at 8:50 a.m. at Lucerne Valley High School. (Photo by MCCEF.)

The Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Educational Foundation (MCCEF) helps to fund learning experiences and activities for Lucerne Valley students that are above and beyond those provided by the normal school budget limitations.

MCCEF Board Member H.O. "Bud" Biggs explained in a prepared statement, "This year one of the many added benefits that the foundation will help with is to fund welding equipment for the Lucerne Valley High School Ag-Science Department. This will give additional training to those students who wish to graduate with the skills necessary to immediately enter the work force with confidence."

Mountain bikers from around the west will participate the First Annual Ride in the Rocks this weekend in Lucerne Valley. (Photo by MCCEF.)

Pre-registration will be available Friday (October 17) along with an Eagles tribute band, chili cook-off and Expo. For those who like camping, grass for tents and parking for RVs (no hook-ups) will be available at Lucerne Valley High School.

Pre-registration will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday with sign-ups beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The ride will begin and end at the high school (33233 Rabbit Springs Road – Lucerne Valley). A great All–American BBQ will be provided at the finish line.

The 22 mile riders will depart at 8:50 a.m., 10 mile riders at 9 a.m. sharp and 5 mile riders at 9:10 a.m.

For additional information visit http://www.rideintherocks.com or call (760) 248-5122.