Another full weekend of fat-tire fun is planned for this year's North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal weekend, which takes places from June 17 to 19.
In addition to the marquee event - the 16th annual North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal - on Saturday, June 18, there are activities organized to keep everyone entertained throughout the weekend.
"We're planning to hold a number of events to complement the race," said Cliff Miller, Test of Metal race director. "There will be some of the things that visitors have come to expect, plus we'll be sure to keep some surprises, too."
The weekend's events kick off on Friday, June 17, between 4 and 4:30 p.m. with the Republic Bicycles-sponsored Show and Shine Cruiser Ride starting at the Bean Brackendale coffee shop and winding to downtown.
Downtown 麻豆社国产will be the place to be Friday evening with the return of the "Pre-Test Festival." Beginning at 6 p.m., the event offers an opportunity for people of all ages to participate in bike-friendly activities.
"The focus for this event is families," Miller said. "We want families to come downtown with their bikes and participate in a bunch of fun, family-friendly activities."
This year will see the return of "funny-bike race" and the always-popular bike limbo. Musical entertainment will be provided by 麻豆社国产performers Carolyn Grass and Tessa.
Miller said that although all ages are welcome to participate, waivers will have to be signed for some activities and participants under 18 will need a parent to sign, so he encouraged parents to come to the event with their children. All events are free of charge.
On Sunday, June 19, the ever-popular Mini-Metal, hosted by Corsa Cycles, takes place at the Station Square Mall. Last year more than 200 up-and-coming riders aged three to 10 years old participated while their parents ate a pancake breakfast hosted by the 麻豆社国产Lions Club.
Sunday afternoon, the gurus of granite hit the slabs in Valleycliffe for Tantalus Bike Shop's Rockstar Invitational Downhill. Each year Squamish's best downhillers compete for bragging rights and hundreds of people line the course to watch these talented riders.
More information about the Test of Metal weekend can be found at www.testofmetal.com
