California Town Issues A Mountain Bike Challenge

Redding Mayor Wants To Showcase Area’s Biking Trails With $1,000 Prize

Eager to show off his area’s vast mountain bike trails, Redding Mayor Brent Weaver has launched the Mayor’s Mountain Bike Challenge, meant to inspire people to get out and get active in this scenic Northern California region.

Now through May 18th, Mayor Weaver challenges people from every fitness level to explore this portion of California that has more than 225 miles of cycling and mountain biking trails, all within a 15-mile radius of the Redding city center.

Surrounded by national forests and state and national parks, Redding, the hub city for adventures in Shasta Cascade, holds several cycling focused events throughout the year, and is located just two hours north of Sacramento and three hours northeast of San Francisco.

“Whether you are a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, I am confident you’ll be amazed at the beauty and quality of our trails as you participate in the first ever Mayor’s Mountain Bike Challenge,” Weaver said.

“Redding is fortunate to have world class trails with year round access. I hope you’ll enjoy discovering these trails and will continue riding them long after the challenge is over. We want to follow your rides on social media, please post pictures and comments on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with the hashtag #mtbredding.

“See you on the trails!”

The Redding Mayor’s Mountain Bike Challenge

From flat paved rail trails to steep and rugged single track, this challenge offers a list of trails for beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced mountain bikers to tackle before May 18th. Trails and categories are listed on the Mayor’s Mountain Bike Challenge Passport, which can be found online here.

What you Win In The Redding Mayor’s Mountain Bike Challenge

All contestants successfully completing a category of rides will receive a bike water bottle and stickers. Plus, you get entered in the challenge raffle offering gift certificate prizes redeemable at local bike shops for $500, $750, and $1000, depending on your category. All successful riders are recognized on the Healthy Shasta website.

For more information on events like the Mayor’s Mountain Bike Challenge in Redding, check the official events calendar at visit www.visitredding.com.

You can also use the site to book at hotel, B&B or RV site.