Registration Opens for Kenda BikeFest, presented by Dirt Rag
Event Returns to Berkshires for 14th Edition

HANCOCK, Mass. (February 21, 2008) – Hope springs eternal. For those lamenting the doldrums of winter, there is good news. Registration for New England’s largest bike festival is open. For those looking for a true jump on the season, special early-bird pricing is in effect until March 31st.

“It’s as much a sign of springtime as ‘pitchers and catchers reporting,’” said Bruce Fina, founder of the Festival, now in its 14th year. The event will be held July 25-27 at the Apple Tree Hill Organic Farm, located in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains.  

The Kenda BikeFest, presented by Dirt Rag is now accepting registration for this famous July bicycling rendezvous in the Berkshires via www.bikereg.com. The event’s revamped web site, www.bicyclefest.com is also active.

Each summer the Kenda BikeFest, presented by Dirt Rag sees thousands of cyclists turn out for camping, music, activities and, of course, cycling. “Once you’re in, the entire venue becomes a car-free venue, which makes it a friendly, fun and safe environment for families with kids of all ages,” said Fina. “We’ve watched kids grow up with this festival as their summer highlight. This is what makes this event so unique.  People that were coming here as young, single adults are returning with the next generation of cyclists who've come to know this Festival as part of their family's summer tradition as much as other families look forward to their annual beach pilgrimage."  

Founded as a mountain bike festival in 1995, the Kenda Bike Fest Presented by Dirt Rag, has embraced every facet of bicycling. While the centerpiece of the experience remains the network of world-famous cross country trails, the event also offers a consumer cycling Expo which provides Fest attendees the option to demo the latest in bikes and gear from their favorite brands in a real-world setting, celebrity guest pro athletes, activities, skinny-tire rides on some of New England’s most picturesque roads, and lift-service for both x-country and downhill riders at nearby Jiminy Peak.  

ABOUT THE KENDA Bike Fest, presented by DIRT RAG.
The 14th annual Kenda Bike Fest, presented by DIRT RAG will be held July 25th-27th, 2008 Set in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, this non-competitive cycling festival offers three days of camping and outdoor activities for cyclists of all ages, skill levels and styles. The Festival also features live music and entertainment nightly. For more information visit www.bicyclefest.com.
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