Over the years, support from numerous organizations has helped shape Farris Memorial Park into a destination for events like the upcoming race.
Photos by Deb Hage
Many of the race athletes will travel more than four hours to attend the April 26-27 weekend events at Farris Memorial Park.
Photo by Deb Hage
The NC NICA competition represents the next chapter in a trail system that has been nearly a decade in the making.
Photos by Deb Hage
A bike barn, made possible by Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, is equipped with loaner bikes to welcome beginners and invite new riders to explore the trail.
Photo by Deb Hage
Park upgrades were made possible by a $25,000 grant from the N.C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission’s Youth Sports Grant.
Photo by Deb Hage
The NC National Interscholastic Cycling Association competition will feature athletes ages 11 to 18 from middle and high schools across North Carolina.
Photo by Deb Hage.
While the April 26-27 race weekend is not the first time Farris Memorial has hosted a NICA race, the event allows the park to showcase its continual improvements.
Photos by Deb Hage.
Tony McGee (left) and Coy Sowder (right) of RoundRock Design prepare critical upgrades at Farris Memorial Park in preparation for the upcoming NC NICA mountain biking competition April 26-27.
MAYODAN — More than 2,000 young athletes, parents and spectators will descend on Farris Memorial Park April 26-27 for the Sonic Speed Dash mountain bike race, and thanks to recent upgrades to Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan, attendees can expect top-of-the-line facilities.
A bike barn, made possible by Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, is equipped with loaner bikes to welcome beginners and invite new riders to explore the trail.
The NC National Interscholastic Cycling Association competition will feature athletes ages 11 to 18 from middle and high schools across North Carolina.
While the April 26-27 race weekend is not the first time Farris Memorial has hosted a NICA race, the event allows the park to showcase its continual improvements.
Tony McGee (left) and Coy Sowder (right) of RoundRock Design prepare critical upgrades at Farris Memorial Park in preparation for the upcoming NC NICA mountain biking competition April 26-27.
