Friday, March 26, 2010

Special Events in the Inland Empire

March 27, 2010

For 26 years, Redlands has been a mecca for bicyclers. Begun in 1984, the Redlands Bicycle Classic has attracted both professional and amateur teams from around the world. Starting early in March you can see bicyclers in their racing suits bicycling up and down the streets of Redlands. This week, from March 25 to March 28, the races are in progress. Saturday, downtown Redlands will be alive with the annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, music, food booths and assorted vendors. The start/finish line for the many criteriums will be on Citrus Avenue. Certainly great spectator events as the bicyclers woosh past in their circuits of the race course.

Saturday a.m. will feature the public races for children and adults. For schedules of events, road closing and all information you can go to http://www.redlandsclassic.com/

If your interest is airplanes, the 18th annual Airshow located at the Riverside Airport will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. This event will also have a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m.. C-17s have been deployed from March air field to deliver cargo to Haiti and to airlift orphans after the January earthquake. For the airshow, pilot Lt.Col. Timothy Harris will show off the C-17's three point star turn and backing capability. Admission to the airshow is free. For a full schedule of the day's activities visit http://www.riversideca.gov/

The Riverside Airport is located at 6951 Flight Road in Riverside.

The 14th annual Citrus Harvest Festival will be held in the historic section of Highland know as "Old Town". This festival takes place on Palm Avenue extending south form Pacific Avenue to Fisher Street. Enjoy the entertainment, the food booths and the Kiwanis car show. The Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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