Thursday, April 23, 2009

Amazing Race Host to Stop in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot will welcome "Amazing Race" host Phil Keoghan to Fort Wayne on Monday, April 27. Keoghan's stop in Fort Wayne is one of 30 stops he is making as part of Amazing Race Rides Across America, a cross-country bicycle ride. Keoghan, who is averaging 100 miles a day on his ride, started from Los Angeles on March 28 and hopes to end his ride on May 9 in New York City.

Keoghan will be welcomed by the Mayor at about 8:30 a.m. on the old Wells Street iron bridge when cyclists line up to ride with the television host. The public are welcome to attend the kick-off ceremony. The free ride will start by 9:30 a.m. from the Wells Street bridge and will include a police escort most of the way.

Those interested in riding with Keoghan must complete a registration form at Fort Wayne Outfitters' shop (1004 Cass St.) or online. Pre-registration is preferred but on site registrations will be accepted at 8 a.m. the morning of the ride. Helmets are required.

For more information about Phil Keoghan's Amazing Race Rides Across America presented by GNC, visit http://www.philridesacrossamerica.com/.

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