May 10, 2008

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The Pony Express Rides

May 10, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Rides by Bud | No comments

For those of you that are looking for weekday morning rides, that are actually outside and not in a gym, the Pony Express Ride is for you. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, starting from the Post Office on Ballantyne Commons Pkwy & Elm Lane at 6:15 AM, weather permitting. Rain at 5:45 AM or temperatures below 40° will cancel the ride. The ride will cover a distance of 15-20 miles at an average speed of 17-19 mph. It is a no drop ride!

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AoMM Training Ride #3

April 30, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Rides, Training by Bud | 2 comments

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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BIKE! Charlotte

April 2, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Events by Bud | No comments

When I first came back to riding BIKE! Charlotte was the first organized event that Nicole and I did together. That was two years ago. This year the events surrounding BIKE! Charlotte run from Thursday May 1st through Sunday May 11th.

Bikes can ride for free on CATS Buses and LYNX Light Rail.

Learn more about BIKE! Charlotte here.

The list of events are posted here.

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Inaugural Poker R!de Metric Century

February 22, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Events by Bud | 1 comment

In this first annual cycling event, each registered rider will pick up a random playing card at each of the four rest stops with the final card being received at the finish.

1st place wins $400, 2nd place wins $200 and 3rd place wins $100. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you are, just the draw of the cards. All the proceeds from the event will go to the Matthews Help Center and the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center.

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Bee Team Saturday Morning Ride

February 2, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Rides by Bud | No comments

Please note that the rides during the summer months are 30 and 45 miles

The Bee Team mid-winter to mid-spring rides will be the same time and place every weekend, excluding monthly event rides.  If the temperature if below 40 when the ride is to begin it will be a show and go ride.

Start Location:  Waxhaw Elementary School, 1101 Old Providence Road, Waxhaw, NC  28173

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