October 27, 2007

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Discover Anson Bike Ride

Discover Anson CountyThe second annual Discover Anson Bike Ride will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Ansonville Elementary School, located on U.S. 52 across the street from the Ansonville Volunteer Fire Department. The entry fee is $25 ($20 if the entry is received by Oct. 19).

B.I.G. Ride Memorial

In case you missed this weeks issue of the Union County Weekly, they ran this story on the cover.

A B.I.G. tragedy (cover story – Union County Weekly)
Memorial service celebrates cyclist, local brain injury awareness advocate

Veteran’s Day Ride

Stumptown ParkVeteran’s Day Metric Century

When:
Saturday , November 10, 2007
Where: Matthews, NC

Estimated Event Size: 240
Highlights: Ride the rolling hills of Union County to benefit Rotary Club’s NC Veteran’s Children’s Charity- $20 on-site registration on the day of event Start/Finish in downtown Matthews at Stumptown Park. Includes Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass music festival.

Distance: 60 miles Road Ride Start Time: 900 AM

Tour of Camden Bike Hike

Carolina CupThe Colonial Cup Tour Of Camden Bike Hike

Benefit: The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation of South Carolina with Habitat for Humanity
Time: 9AM – 3PM
Info: (864) 909-2639

Located in Camden, South Carolina, the ‘Tour of Camden’ features three races: a 10 mile or less family ride, a 30 mile ride and a metric century ride. Registration is $5 for the family ride and $25 for the others. Participants receive a souvenir tee shirt. Enjoy a cookout after the ride.

Paris becomes the City of Bikes
Paris becomes the City of Bikes

With an innovative public bicycle plan, the City of Light is falling in love with a little light transportation. Keith Miller of NBC news reports.

New York, Boston, Atlanta and other US cities are studying the Paris project. Could this be the future of transportation in crowded urban areas?

The Big Stampede

What is the BIG STAMPEDE? How about the biggest bicycle expo and swap meet to hit the Southeast! A place for YOU to sell your old gear, and buy or swap for new gear, plus a whole lot more!

Don’t forget to check out:

  • Per4mance Training Interactive Zone
  • The Best Kids Rodeo You’ve Ever Seen
  • Kid’s Play Zone (so mom and dad can shop!)