Summer in the Berkshires - the Pros head to Pedro'sFest 2007 Alison Dunlap, Sue Haywood, Barry Wicks, Jeff Lenosky just to name a few! "Who wants to ride with a World Champion?" image courtesy of Paul McKenzie For mountain bike fans, summer in the Berkshires can mean only one thing - Pedro's Festival and this year, as in years past, the pros are making their travel plans now to kick back, ride, camp and enjoy the show with their biking brethren at the 13th Annual western Massachusetts gathering. This year's Festival features something special for every rider from the moment the gates open. Perennial Festival favorites, Iron Horse's Brian Bartlett and Simon Lawton, kick the weekend off in style on Friday morning with a downhill clinic that's sure to attract a crowd. Trek/VW gets things started for the ladies with Super D and Short Track National Champion Sue Haywood's women's only ride. Trek/VW's Lea Davidson will be down from her Little Bella's girls mountain biking camp in Vermont to instruct and ride with the kids. Dirt Rag's Maurice Tierney keeps things interesting by offering an Expert Ride at Intermediate pace while the legendary Jeff Lenosky offers entertainment throughout the weekend with Trials Demos and Rides. Kona's Barry Wicks will be serving up both xc and cyclocross options and for those seeking more cerebral late afternoon options, Trek/VW's Sue Haywood and former World Mountain Bike Champion, LUNA Chix's Alison Dunlap, will offer autograph signings and chats on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The weekend sees the LUNA Chix out en force, with Alison Dunlap offering numerous Women's Skills clinics and rides along with her fellow teammates from the Boston LUNA Chix team, Roz Puleo, Stephanie Goodell, Kasia Beznoska, Abbie Briscoe, and Anne Noga. "Or how about with a multi National Champion?" image courtesy of Trek Bicycles Some of the pros can't actually be at the Festival so Trek has arranged for us to watch them with live satellite broadcasts of the Tour de France in the Trek Lounge. As mastermind of this year's Festival schedule, Renée Hicks says, "this year truly offers something for everyone. We're bringing back big crowd favorites Brian Bartlett, Simon Lawton and Salem Mazzaway along with offering the chance to ride with some of the biggest luminaries in the sport. The Kids' and Women's offerings are really exciting this year too!" For a complete run-down of the weekend's schedule visit www.PedrosFest.com About Pedro's Festival: The 13th annual Pedro's Festival will be held July 13th-15th in Hancock, MA. Set in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, this non-competitive cycling event offers three days of camping and outdoor activities for cyclists of all ages, skill levels and styles. The Festival also features live music, outdoor movies, kid's activities, food, bike expo and family fun. For more information visit www.pedrosfest.com. An online version of this release can be viewed here: www.boohermedia.com/Pedros/07PFest_PR3.htm |
