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Morrow Mountain Massacre

August 26, 2008 in Accessories, Calendar, Cycling, Events, General, Pictures by Bud | No comments

For up to the minute details please go to Weekly Rides - Morrow Mountain Massacre, as circumstances planning an event such as this are subject to change.

125 Miles & 7500 ft. of Climb

What happens when you allow a few pedal heads to compare routes and drink beer at the same time?  Morrow Mountain Massacre is what happens…

The ride will leave from Bicycles East in downtown Matthews and travel to the top of Morrow Mountain and then back again. All total there’s 125 miles of some of the best cycling east of Charlotte with over 7500 ft. of vertical climb to challenge even the strongest riders. This ride will include SAG support and rest stops. But please be sure to bring at least two water bottles and some nutrition. Also as the weather in October can be quite unpredictable be sure to check the weather report and dress appropriately. Make sure your bicycle is in good working order and bring an extra tube or two and a method to pump up a flat in case of emergency. Please note that the average speeds are predicted to be from 16 - 20+ mph, and the terrain would be considered hilly.

The ride will be limited to the first 50 riders that register so act fast.

Ride Details:

  • October 11th 7:00 AM
  • Full support and sag
  • Bicycles East Official Bicycle Shop

REGISTER ONLINE Registration open to the first 50 riders only and there will be no day of ride registration. Please register early.

Bicycles East of Matthews, 195 N Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105

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Every attempt is made to assure the accuracy of the information presented here. Events may be subject to change without prior notification.

 

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

September 19, 2008 in General by Bud | No comments

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Meetings and Vacations

August 4, 2008 in General, Rides by Bud | 2 comments

Sorry about not posting in the past week, I have been traveling for work and in meetings in Springfield, OR. Eugene/Springfield is a pretty good place to ride a bike but I could not bring one with me this trip. The nice thing about this is that one of my old riding buddies Len S. manages the best bike shop in Eugne, Hutch’s.

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News Update

June 30, 2008 in General, Quick by Bud | No comments

Been out of town all week and through the weekend, back this week and have a few things to write about.

    Nicole has a new bike, a Cannondale Capo. I will post pictures and hopefully she will write up a little review.
    I have a new Pedal Force Hardtail Carbon MTB. A review and pictures are forthcoming.
    Floyd Landis will find out today whether or not his appeal was successful. If it is he will be recrowned the 2006 Tour de France champion.
    In the next few weeks we will see many announcements from bike manufacturers about new models for 2009. Now might be the time to start shopping for your 2008 closeouts.
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Focus

June 17, 2008 in General by Bud | No comments

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Never be in a hurry when it concerns…

June 14, 2008 in General by Bud | No comments

Bike repairs. I know this but still sometimes events come up and you need something done fast so you try to find a shortcut here or there. The problem is that shortcut usually works out disastrously. Such is my plight with Nimble. Nimble is a big name in triathlon wheels and they make a carbon rim that last year all wheel builders were raving about. After doing my research and finding a wheel builder that had comparable ideas on wheel building I had a set of carbon tubular wheels built.

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