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Tinian Fun Ride and public boat trip this weekend
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Posted on Feb 17 2012
In conjunction with special boat charters from Saipan for the 8th Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival this weekend, Feb. 18-19, the bike Fun Ride will be held on Saturday morning, featuring many of the island’s scenic roadways and byways.
The Fun Ride will commence at the Tinian dock upon arrival and traverse Marpo Valley, Unai Masalok and the Japanese-era Communications Building. Riders will then have the option of returning south to San Jose village on Broadway or taking an extended course north through North Field before returning to the village via 8th Ave. There will also be a road bike course for those who prefer to bike only on pavement.
Stars & Stripes is offering boat charters to the festival on both Saturday and Sunday of the festival weekend. For more information about the Fun Ride or to purchase boat charter tickets, contact cyclists Bruce Bateman at bbateman@pticom.com, 287-0687, or 664-3215 or Paul Plunket at pbpcp@yahoo.com or Paul.B.Plunkett@uscg.mil. 236-2976 or 235-2443.
The Tinian Mayor’s Office has been instrumental in organizing and backing the boat charter and arranging the bicycle Fun Ride on Saturday morning.
Registration is also being accepted for the co-ed Tinian Hot Pepper Festival 4-Person Beach Volleyball Tournament 2012. Entrance in the 2-day friendly competition is free, with registration slated for 10am on Saturday. Cash prizes of $150 (first place), $100 (second place), and $75 (third place) will be awarded. Volleyball match details are available at www.nmivolleyball.org.
For more information on the Tinian Hot Pepper Festival or to register for the volleyball tournament, contact the MVA Tinian office at 433-9365 or e-mail Vida Borja at vborja@mymarianas.com or Frank Tudela at 664-3210 or e-mail ftudela@mymarianas.com. (MVA)
