I know you are probably saying “another charity ride.” Well this one is a bit different. Yes the money does go to charity, and it is a local one at that. The route winds through Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, Indian Trail So not really any big deal. It is a big deal, or should I say DEAL, there are prizes at the end. This is not a race in the typical sense, no awards for finishing ahead of the pack, not podiums for first, second or third. Instead you will receive a playing card from a standard deck of cards at each of five designated stops. at the end of the ride you will play your Poker hand and the three best hands will win cash prizes. There will also be food and drinks at the end of the ride at the Bicycles East store in Matthews.
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Today of course was the Bicycles East Veterans Day Ride. Just over 60 miles through Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union Counties. The weather forecast was for rain in the morning tapering off to a nice sunny day by mid-afternoon. For this ride we have the entire family involved. First off Annette was working at the registration table, she was a cyclist and would love to again but some inevitable knee surgery prevents her from riding until it is over, hopefully in 2009.
Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast is pleased to present the annual Tour de Tots bike ride for the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital. The charitable ride through scenic Cabarrus County will be held Sept. 6, 2008, promoting community health and wellness while raising awareness for the children’s hospital.
Over 300 cyclists are expected for the Tour de Tots, which will include a bike rodeo, plus 31-and 62-mile tour courses. And with a post-event celebration featuring food and entertainment,Tour de Tots has become a highly anticipated annual event!
DATE:
Saturday, November 1, 2008
TIME:
8 am: Registration for Rides
9:30 am: 62-mile “Metric Century” start
10 am: 31-mile “Half Metric Century” start
11 am-1 pm: Festivities & Fun
11am: “Wheels on Parade” and Food
ROUTES:
Cyclists have the option of a 31- or 62-mile route through scenic Cabarrus County. Features also include “wheels on parade.”
LOCATION:
The Tour de Tots begins and ends at the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences on the campus of CMC-NorthEast, located at I-85, Exit 58 in Concord.
REGISTRATION:
For more information or to register, please call ASK FIRST at 800-575-1275 or 704-403-1275. In addition, participants can download the brochure and mail-in registration form, available in PDF.
FEES:
$25 individual; $40 family; Early Bird $20 individual and $35 family if registered before August 29
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Lance Armstrong will be announcing at a press conference today what are the details of his comeback. The Press Conference will be part of the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, being held in New York City, today and tomorrow.
If you want to see the live webcast use the following link:
Press Conference with Lance Armstrong
12:00 P.M. EST
Webcast
This is the decription of CGI taken directly from their website:
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) is a non-partisan catalyst for action that brings together a community of global leaders from various backgrounds to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The 4th annual Ride for Hope & housing put on by the Davidson Housing Coalition will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Enjoy a fantastic ride through the beautiful back roads of Mecklenburg, Iredell, Rowan, and Cabarrus counties. All routes will be fully supported with rest stops and SAG vehicles. The ride will begin and end at Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 South Main Street in Davidson, NC.
The Robert Allen Group is proud to once again be the host of one of the upstate of South Carolina’s most exciting events of the summer, the TOUR DE PEACH.
The Tour de Peach will be held September 6, 2008 and will consist of a 30 mile and 60 mile route. So whether you are a novice or a pro you have a challeging ride ahead.
24 Hours of Booty is the one and only 24-hour road cycling charity event in the country. The official 24-hour road ride of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, this unique and exciting event is fully supported on a traffic-free loop. The event originated in 2002 when one man set out to cycle for 24 hours to raise money for the LAF. He set his sights on a three-mile loop of roadway, nicknamed the “Booty Loop” by local runners, cyclists and sports enthusiasts, in Charlotte, N.C.’s tree-lined Myers Park neighborhood. He completed his mission and started a movement.
5th Annual Charity ride for Pediatric Cancer Research
Contact: Jim Powers, Phone (828) 324-9350
Description: Beautiful course wrapping around the city of Hickory for first 10 miles. Very safe for families with excellent police support. Riders doing the 33 and 65 mile routes will continue south of Hickory through Mountain View. Lots of rolling hills.
Mileage: 10 miles, 33 miles, 65 miles
Terrain: hilly
Fee: $25.00
Until Date: October 5, 2008
Then Fee: $30.00
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