April 2008

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.

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.

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.

Please note start time is 8:30 AM

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.