Davis County Community & Economic Development

 

Contact: Neka Roundy

Phone: 801-451-3286

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 12, 2017

 

24th Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride

“Dark Side of the Moon”

ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

 

Farmington, UT    “Dark Side of the Moon” is the theme and Antelope Island State Park will be the venue for the 24th Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride to be held on July 7th at 10:00 PM.  This popular family friendly non-competitive bike ride is held in the light of the full moon and is open to participants of all ages. The ride starts at the Event Field at White Rock Bay!  If participants are wearing their wristbands it will be smooth driving to the White Rock Bay parking area.  The half way point of the ride is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch where refreshments are served until midnight. The entire route is twenty-four miles on an asphalt road.  Come early to enjoy the music before the ride begins.

  Prizes will be awarded to participants who choose to dress up or decorate their bike using the theme. Judging will be at 9 pm on the stage at White Rock Bay.  Will-Call will be located there also.  Wear your wristband to the ride.

  Registration for the bike ride is on-line at www.AntelopebyMoonlight.com .

  On-line registration will only be available through 8 am on July 7th.  Registration is $25 per rider through June 28th. Then registration is $35 through July 7th. Registration includes a collector’s t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by June 28th), park entry, and refreshments (served at the Ranch until midnight).  As a reminder, we require riders to use a working headlight and taillight.  Helmets are mandatory also.  Lights and helmets will be available for sale at the ride.

  Proceeds from this event go to Friends of Antelope Island for projects that ‘enhance the visitor experience’ on Antelope Island.  Syracuse City businesses encourage all those that participate in the ride to frequent Syracuse City shops, services and restaurants on their way to this great event. 

   For more information contact Davis County, 801-451-3286 or email [email protected] Facebook:fb.me/antelopebymoonlight

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