What's everybody's opinion on whether we should have bike races or any other types of races here at Bear Lake? There was a bike race today and I understand a bicyclist collided with a car on Bear Lake boulevard. It seems like Bear Lake is just too busy even when it's not between Memorial Day and Labor day. Plus we have no shoulders on the one main road, no space. Today the event holder wanted to close down 300 South and not let us get past to our business location. I like races, but perhaps this is getting to be too much for Bear Lake? What's everybody elses opinion? Brian Hirschi
Ed note: In response to many complaints about a race recently held Ms. Coontz replied.
Samantha Coontz
Hi Friends and Neighbors, I have been closely following the post in regard to the bike race (not our event). It appears that organization and communication are the two biggest issues.
We DO have the Bear Lake Marathon Trifecta the weekend of June 9-12, with June 12 being our Garden City, Utah race. I wanted to share our race map so you are aware of the planning and communication with runners that go in to an event on our end.
We have received approval from the county (and yes, we pay deposits and permit fees). Our event starts runners as early as 630 a.m. and most everyone is done by 12:30 pm. We have hired traffic control and have volunteers along the race route. Of course if you'd like to volunteer to help things go even more smoothly, we'd love to have you. Please PM me with questions, concerns or suggestions. Based on your feedback from the bike race we are considering different dates for next year. Thanks guys!
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