Colossal Big Bike Weekend Takes Over Redding and Shasta Cascade Dubbed California's Trail Capital, October 14 - 16, 2016

REDDING, Calif., June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all motorcycle and bicycle enthusiasts to the trail capital of California, Redding and Shasta Cascade for the Big Bike Weekend, October 14-16, 2016, sponsored by Win-River Resort & Casino. Sign up and get your rooms, RV spaces and campgrounds booked now as more than 5,000 bikers are expected to take over the town and strut their stuff at this colossal annual event. But that's not all. Shasta Living Streets and Big Bike Weekend are partnering to make this a FREE showcase throughout beautiful Shasta County for anyone who loves to ride.

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"Redding is really proud to be chosen as the official location of the Big Bike Weekend," says Kallie Markle of the Visit Redding Tourism Bureau. "We offer a variety of biking and cycling opportunities for our visitors to partake in and/or watch."

There are several exciting facets to this FREE three-day event, offering something for everyone who loves to ride. Motorcycle riders will appreciate the main event venue at the Win-River Resort and Casino, located at 2100 Redding Rancheria Road, Redding, CA. They'll also go crazy taking hot laps during the burn out contest at Shasta Speedway and the street legal drags at the Redding Drag Strip. Music lovers will rock out to well-known biker bands like the Charlie Brechtel Band, whose music was featured on an episode of the FX series "Sons of Anarchy." Bicycle riders will enjoy participating in special events designed just for them. Everyone will want to check out the exhibitors found inside the resort's convention center and along Redding Rancheria Road. There's even a Strongman Contest sanctioned by United States Strongman, Inc. The event is FREE to all spectators and guaranteed fun. The Win-River Resort also has RV spaces for those who like to trailer their rides.

Get the full scoop on Big Bike Weekend at www.visitredding.com/media/press-releases/big-bike-weekend-16. This growing event is already incredibly popular and rooms fill up fast so book your hotel, RV or campsite now. To discover other adventures, attractions and additional information about the many things to do in Redding and Shasta Cascade, visit www.visitredding.com.

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