LaPine State Park hosts summer mtn. biking tours
Experience the thrill of the ride on one of three free guided mountain biking tours at LaPine State Park this summer. The rides are hosted by Oregon State Parks and Bend bike tour and rental company Cog Wild.
Rides are from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 16 and Sept. 12, with an additional ride to be scheduled in August. The rides are intended for beginners and will be led by a mountain bike tour guide from Cog Wild. They will cover basic information including equipment, safety, off-road biking skills and drills. The route takes off through the trees and follows the Deschutes River.
Advance registration is required. Call the LaPine State Park office at 541-536-2428 .
Participants can use their own bikes, or the park has 10 bikes that can be reserved at the time of registration. Children must wear a bike helmet and be at least 12 years old to participate.
The program is part of the Let’s Go series of guided recreational activities offered at parks throughout the state by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Go to oregonstateparks.org and search the event calendar for a list of activities statewide.
