Cycling in and around Union County, NC
Here is where you will see posts of rides of a local interest. They will start from various places throughout lower Mecklenburg and all over Union counties. These generally are well attended and afford you an opportunity to meet new and interesting people. Nearly all rides are self supported (no sag) and are not sponsored by any club, organization or business. Helmets are required.
We’ll ride the extended Mint Hill loop. This is the same course that we did on Memorial Day with rolling hills and light traffic through Mecklenburg – Union – Stanley and Cabarrus counties. This ride leaves from the public lot across the RR tracks from bike shop parking lot in downtown Matthews.
Start: Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street
Average Speed will be 16-18 mph
Route: 34 and 53 mile options / marked routes
Leader: Richard Moody
The Assault on Mt Mitchell training ride number 4, aslo known as the Marquis de Sade ride is upon us. Starting from North Greenville University in Travelers Rest, SC and traveling up the Greenville watershed into the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just over 80 miles and almost 9,000′ of vertical ascent with some steep grades thrown in for good measure this is the perfect ride to help hurdle you toward the top of Mt Mitchell.
Did I mention the fact that it was windy this afternoon. Went out for the Waxhaw ride this afternoon and when James and I got there, there were only two other Bee Teamers and a whole lot of new riders. So I had to take it upon myself to lead the ride. Not that I really wanted to, it is hard riding in the back making sure everyone is ok. It is hard moving from the back to the front of the group then back to the back again to access everyone’s ability and/or condition. It was a hard ride. I should also mention that it was windy!
What a beautiful day for a ride. I don’t know how many other riders were there but the turnout looked great. Nicole and I had some things we wanted to try on the tandem. The start was great, out with the front runners but about 8 miles into the ride we hit a bump hard and Nicole’s saddle decided it would be a good time to tilt up in the front.
Monday May 26th at 9:00 a.m.
We’ll ride the NEW extended Mint Hill Loop with a 34 mile and 50 mile option. This ride will leave from the bike shop parking lot in downtown Matthews. Please park in the public lot across the RR Tracks.
Start: Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Time: 9:00am
It was an early morning for me. Up around 6 AM on a Saturday morning, didn’t sleep too well, but it looked to be a beautiful day for a ride. It was already warm and a little humid but I got the tandem ready and bottles prepared. Then made and ate breakfast. Woke Nicole up around 7:45 AM and left the house about 8:10 AM.
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!
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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