Media Advisory for immediate use 3 April 2009

Napier Kids In Spin Over Bike Jams

Keen kids from all around Napier will be lining up for the annual Meridian Kids’ Bike Jam being held at Eskdale Forest this Sunday.

The Meridian Kids' Bike Jams are the largest mountain bike series for young people in Australasia. There are four event categories with varying lengths and degree of difficulties, so there is something for kids of all ages.

Kay Eade, Sponsorship Coordinator for major sponsor Meridian, says the emphasis is on participation.

“The Meridian Kids’ Bike Jams provide a great opportunity for children to be involved in cycling, in a safe environment. Every year more and more children are having a go. Last year more than 360 kids participated in the event at Eskdale Forest. This year we will again be on hand ensuring kids keep their energy up with a free sausage sizzle,” she says.

This year Meridian is offering competitors an extra incentive to get involved by offering its customers $5 off their electricity bill for each child they register for the Bike Jams.

Meridian has also ensured there is something for the parents by giving away a hamper worth $500 full of various goodies including eco store products, t-shirts and skincare products.

Every child who completes the course will also receive a medal, certificate and a backpack full of goodies.

For further information visit www.kidsbikejams.co.nz .

EVENT INFORMATION

Event: Meridian Napier Kids’ Bike Jam
Location: Eskdale Mountain Bike Park is located just north of Napier. The event is located in the paddock by the cattle yards, accessed from Tait Road off SH2, just north of the Taupo turn-off.
Date: 5 April, registrations from 9:30am

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