Contact: Miranda Odell,                Tourism Director Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce 100 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2008 Phone: (607) 535-4300

 

IntroducinG the Montour Falls Bike Rally!

 

MONTOUR FALLS, NY – Coming up on July 3^rd-5^th, motorcycle lovers will have the opportunity to be part of the all new Montour Falls Bike Rally, hosted by the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce/Watkins Glen Promotions.

 

The event kicks off Thursday, July 3^rd with a “Track Lap”. This exciting opportunity will give riders the chance to ride their cycles around the track at Watkins Glen International! Anyone who is interested in participating in this FREE event should meet at Buisch’s Bullpen, on Route 14 in Montour Falls at 5:30 p.m., followed by the start of the ride to Watkins Glen International which begins at 6:00 p.m. After the lap, the festivities will continue at Buisch’s Bullpen for “Bike Night,” which will feature entertainment, prizes and specials.

 

On Thursday and Friday, July 4^th and 5^th, the event schedule will run from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout Main Street in Montour Falls. There will be music and entertainment, vendors, scenic motorcycle rides, bike tours and shows, a motorcycle safety program, and children’s games and activities. Also on the 4^th and 5^th, will be a “Biker Breakfast” including a biker blessing from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Montour Falls Fire House. Tickets to the Biker Breakfast are $5.00 per person, and children five and under are free. All proceeds from the breakfast will go to future Montour Falls Bike Rally efforts.

 

There is no need to sign up for this event, no need to own a bike, and most importantly this event is free and open to the public! For more information, please call Watkins Glen Promotions at (607) 535-3003, or email events@schuylerny.com.

 

Note: The weekend of July 4^th -6^th, Watkins Glen International Racetrack will host their Camping World Grand Prix at the Glen event; one of the largest races of the season! Come early to Schuyler County and get settled in for a weekend of cycling, racing and fun! For more information on racing or Watkins Glen International’s official schedule, please visit www.theglen.com

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Miranda Odell

Tourism Director

Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce

100 N. Franklin Street

Watkins Glen, NY 14891

(607) 535-4300 phone (607) 535-6243 fax

www.schuylerny.com

tourism@schuylerny.com