QUINCY, FL (WTXL) - One community event will raise awareness about bike safety.
Race Coordinator Pete Butler shared details about the Steve Reker Memorial and Gadsden County Stage Race.
It's hosted by the Gadsden County Tourist Development Council.
There is a two-fold benefit.
It's an opportunity to raise awareness about cycling and cycling safety.
It also provides the opportunity to introduce people to the beauty of Gadsden County, a community that loves cycling and has been committed to showcasing its community and healthy living over the past several years through support of this event.
On Saturday the local community comes out and enjoys connecting and enjoying the offerings from the local vendors.
It turns into a wonderful community gathering, with people picnicking, visiting with their neighbors and enjoying bike racing.
Sunday is very much the same and to make it even more fun, a live band called "Two Foot Level" will be playing throughout the event.
This is in cooperation with USA Cycling and TopView Sports
It's June 2-3, 8–2 p.m. on Saturday, and 8–4 p.m. on Sunday.
On Saturday the event is hosted in the center of the city of Quincy, Florida.
The start finish is right in front of the beautiful and historic city hall building.
Sunday's event will take place at 5F Farms in Quincy, FL (8805 Salem Road, Quincy, FL 32352)
Participants, who will travel from all over the southeast, pay entry fees for the event, there's no cost for spectators.
