Dark Grind Sunday April 10th!

Apr 3, 2016 | Events

The Dark Grind is near! We are excited to be promoting the third stop of the Southern Classic Mountain Bike Series. Head on over to usacycling.org to sign up now with a $10 online discount (until 8 pm, 4/9).e84d5e4417dd44dee498d3c8efbfc353

We’d like to announce that Bald Guy Brew will be hooking up all podium finishers with a special edition Dark Grind Coffee!
 
Bald Guy Brew is a long time supporter of Mountain Biking in our region. The “Dark Grind” blend will be available to purchase online with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Alliance Trail Fund.
 
More information on Sunday’s race, including course overview and maps, can be found on the Alliance webpage: ridenwnctrails.com/dark-grind.

 

 

 

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