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Pro Bike Race Held in Streets of Wilkes-Barre
Pro Bike Race Held in Streets of Wilkes-Barre - Friday, September 4, 2009 at 10:25PM EST
Reported by: Eyewitness News
Friday, Sep 4, 2009 @ 10:25pm EST
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- There were a bunch of bikes in Wilkes-Barre Friday night. It was for the Pro-Am Twilight Criterium Race.
A number bicyclists from across the nation participated. The 50-mile race traveled through Wilkes-Barre and near the new River Common.
A lot of people turned out to watch the race. This is the first time this race was held in Wilkes-Barre. Race organizer Phil Cable said, "We put it in downtown Wilkes-Barre to promote everything they have put into place here. We got a beautiful venue, we got the brand new riverfront, we are utilizing the lights, itŐs a twilight race it will end in the dark."
Mayor Tom Leighton added, "ItŐs just great to have these professional riders going through the streets of Wilkes-Barre. I just participated in the amateur race, to look at the people on South Main Street and Public Square, at the restaurants dining outdoors, itŐs a fantastic view."
They hope to make the race an annual event. | | |
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