Forrest City Classic

Organisers have announced that registration is now open for the second annual Bikes Plus Forrest City Cycling Classic, July 15-16. 2006. "There is a $7,500 purse and loads of gear from sponsors up for grabs throughout the weekend. We're looking forward to a highly competitive weekend of racing," says Andrew Holliday of Start 2 Finish Event Management.

The event comprises three stages in an omnium format, with a criterium and time trial on July 15 and road race on July 16. Forrest City is located between Little Rock and Memphis on Interstate 40.