Area cyclists can sign up to ride with "Amazing Race" host Phil Keoghan during the Fort Wayne leg of his cross-country ride.

"The ride organizers were excited to see our local efforts to improve bicycling opportunities so I look forward to giving Phil and his crew a warm welcome, and I hope you can join me," Mayor Tom Henry said in a written statement.

Henry, Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot will welcome Keoghan to Fort Wayne about 8:30 a.m. April 27 on the old Wells Street iron bridge when local cyclists will line up to ride with the CBS show’s host. The public is also invited to attend the kick-off ceremony.

Those interested the ride with Keoghan, which is free, need to complete a registration form.

For more information

To read the city’s statement and get information about the route and how to register, please check out The Scoop.