Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride
Antelope Island State Park
FARMINGTON – “Riding with the Stars” is the theme and Antelope Island State Park will be the venue for the 23rd Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride to be held on July 15th at 10:00 PM. This popular family friendly non-competitive bike ride is held in the light of the moon and is open to participants of all ages.
The ride starts at 10 p.m. at White Rock Bay. The halfway point of the ride is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch where refreshments are served until midnight. The entire route is 24 miles on an asphalt road. Come early to enjoy music and a bike rodeo sponsored by the Davis County Health Department before the ride begins.
Antelope Island State Park
Prizes will be awarded to participants who choose to dress up or decorate theirbike using this fun 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 15. EARLY Registration is $25 per rider and includes a collector’s t-shirt – guaranteed if registered by 8 a.m. on July 5 – park entry, and refreshment. After 8 am on July 5, registration will be $35 per rider and a collector’s t-shirt is not guaranteed.
Antelope Island State Park
Riders are required to use a working headlight and taillight. Helmets are mandatory also. Lights and helmets will be available for sale at the ride or contact Biker’s Edge for the ride special at 801-544-5300.
Proceeds from this event go to Friends of Antelope Island for projects that ‘enhance the visitor experience’ on Antelope Island. Antelope by Moonlight BikeRide is sponsored by Davis County Community & Economic Development, Chevron, The Biker’s Edge, Davis County Health Department, NOW 97.9 FM, Syracuse City, Friends of Antelope Island, A Company Portable Restrooms, Sam’s Club, Recreate in Utah Magazine and Antelope Island State Park.
For more information www.AntelopebyMoonlight or contact Davis County, 801-451-3286 or email neka@daviscountyutah.gov.
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