Cyclepath workshop series set to ride starting Aug. 26
Local bike shop, Cyclepath, is hosting a free workshop series that seeks to make a cyclist out of anyone. Joel Davis will hold bi-monthly clinics that will educate cyclists on topics like bicycle handling and safety to understand the parts on a bike. The first workshop will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26 at 337B Main St. and led by EMC Team Racer Richard Asturias. Call 485-3218 or visit www.cyclepath.com.Tri-For-Fun celebrates 20 years this Saturday
The longest running East Bay triathlon series, Tri-For-Fun, is taking place this weekend at Shadow Cliffs and more than 1,000 participants are expected.Twenty years ago a group of 28 friends got together on an August morning at Shadow Cliffs Park to establish the sprint triathlon. Now more then 1,000 are expected to participate in the longest running East Bay triathlon series this weekend at Shadow Cliffs.
The event, presented by On Your Mark Events, attracts athletes of all skill levels, ages and experience to participate in a 400-yard swim, 11-mile bike and 3-mile run. While not a timed race, a clock will be running for personal reference.
Named by “Triathlete Magazine” as one of the best triathlons in North America, the series has primarily grown from word of mouth. Event organizers say it is common to see a 12-year-old running alongside a 70-year-old. They also add that for the past four years 65 percent of the participants were female, which is quite unique.
The Tri-For-Fun begins at 7 a.m. and will go until about 11 a.m. Spectators are welcome. To learn more, visit www.onyourmarkevents.com.
PONY baseball registration is open
PONY baseball, which has players from Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin, is now accepting registrations. Register online at www.pleasantonpony.com or www.livermorepony.com. Contact Angel Moore at amo10@comcast.net or 600-PONY for more information.Run or walk ‘Back to School’
The Back to School Scholarship Run sponsored by the Northern California Association of Sales and Marketing Companies and Diamond foods will be held on Sept. 15 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The Scholarship run raises funds for college scholarships offered to children of parents working in the California food industry.The run features three races: a 10K run, 5k run and walk and a children’s mile.
The race is also known for the Monster Goody Bag given to the first 350 registered entrants, which includes grocery items provided by more than 40 sponsors. Participants will also receive a T-shirt, refreshments and entry into a raffle.
Entry fees for the 10K or 5K events are $25 for pre-registration and $30 on race day. The children’s mile is $7 pre-registration or $10 on race day.
Check in is a 7 a.m. for the 10K and 5K events and 9:30 a.m. for the children’s mile.
For more information and/or an application, call On Your Mark Race Management at (209) 795-7832 or visit www.onyourmarkevents.com.
