There will be free demonstrations of BMX bike riding, jumping and tricks on Saturday, Oct. 25, at a new wooden halfpipe constructed behind the Green Mountain Cyclery bike shop, 285 S. Reading Road, Ephrata.
There will be three shows, each 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. The shows start at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Four riders - Zach Reed, Chad Clark, Steven Weiler and Walter Navarich - will be demonstrating their skills on the seven-foot halfpipe.
People attending the demonstrations will have the opportunity to enter to win a 2009 Mirraco Icon Moto BMX bike, a $350 value. The event is sponsored by S&M and Fit Bike Co. There will be giveaways of promotional items from the companies. Freeze & Frizz of Lititz will also be there selling burgers and hotdogs.
The construction of the halfpipe is related to the recent expansion of the store. Saved construction materials from the project were used. Use of the halfpipe is limited to members of Green Mountain’s BMX team and shop employees. It will also be used for BMX classes that will be taught there beginning in November. Consult the Green Mountain website for details.
