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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Wow, what a beautiful day. I had a chance to go out and do a short ride. This is the second day in a row. It is beginning to look like I am now motivated to start my season. It was 62° and sunny when I left my home. It was just a short trip around the few streets in Indian Trail and Stallings. The total mileage was about 14 miles, not much of a ride but it was still a ride nonetheless.
Mar 15, 2008 – Indian Trail, NC
Special Event to celebrate Brandon Elam’s wonderful courage he demonstrated in his fight against Cancer. Besides the bicycle rides there is a run and a walk also scheduled.
Bicycle Ride: Start time 9:00 AM Distance options: 8 mile, 20 mile, 40 mile or 60 miles. $20 if preregister before March 3, $25 online between March 3 – 12 and $25 on site registration.
I decided to go out and try the Bicycles East mid-Saturday morning ride. Today was a beautiful day to be out on the bike. There were about 20 people or so that went out starting from downtown Matthews riding on the edges of Union and Mecklenburg Counties. The creators of this route have done a real good job avoiding the congestion of Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail and Mint Hill. The route does have just under 900 feet of elevation gain, and there was one climb where I did see a 10% grade. But overall it is just rolling. There was a little bit of wind just before getting to Mint Hill but otherwise the ride is mostly sheltered from the wind.
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