Cycling in and around Union County, NC
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Saturday May 10th at 8:00 AM join the Freewheelers for the 3rd Assault on Mount Mitchell Training Ride. This ride goes from North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC up to Caesar’s Head State Park covering 85 miles with approximately 8,000 feet of climbing.
North Greenville University’s athletic complex on Hwy 414 across from the campus site. 60 mi – includes Howard Gap Rd. A barbeque lunch/dinner served at the end of the ride 2:00 – 5:30 PM in the parking lot.
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DATE Sunday, May 4, 2008 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008).
TIME Both the 30 and 50 mile rides start at 8:00am. The Family Fun Ride starts at 8:30am.
LOCATION The ride starts at “The Park” in Huntersville (formerly the Huntersville Business Park). The Park is located at 9920 Gilead Rd. (I-77, Exit 23).
During last weekends ride I actually witnessed two blowouts and saw about two others fixing flatted tires after or on the descent down Howard’s Gap Road. I really don’t know why the two flats I saw being fixed happened but the blowouts were the result of improper braking technique while descending. The problem is that most people don’t really understand proper breaking or when to brake. They either brake to hard or not at all.
Put on by the Gaston County Cyclist on the second Sunday in July. Three routes: 65, 48 and 25 miles. Registration at the start of the ride.
There are a couple of “shortcuts” that lengthen the 48 mile ride and shorten the 65 mile ride. As more information becomes available I will post here. For the most current information and reports of previous years ride to the the Gaston County Cyclists website.
Got to North Greenville University about 9:20 AM. Decided to leave early, so at 9:44 AM we were on our way. I fully expected to see a Bee or two there. I did happen to see one Bolt Brothers Jersey, but sad to say I did not know who the person was.
Ride Leader: Jeff Viscount jeff@guttershutter.biz
Ride Date: Saturday 5/17/2008
Route: 62 + Miles / Marked
Note: This route can range from 62 to 75 miles depending on which route option you select to ride.
Pace: Cat 1 – 3 Click here for Pace / Terrain Info
Terrain: Very hilly, demanding climbs with long and/or steep grades.
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Starting May 3rd the start time of the Saturday morning Bee Team ride changes to 8:00 AM. The start location remains the same, Waxhaw Elementary School. Please check the Bee Team web site for specific details. The calendar has been appropriately updated.
12th annual Roan Moan offers a strenuous quarter metric, metric, century and barbecue. At the hottest time of the year, come up to one of the prettiest and coolest places ever. The metric and century rides tour the old Tweetsie Railroad Grade and Doe River before the 7 mile “moan” up Roan Mountain. Families and friends can tour the galleries, Penland Craft School, or welcome the riders crossing Roan Mountain at Carvers Gap. All funds go to Bakersville’s fire and rescue services.
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