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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.

 

Bicycles East Labor Day Ride

August 25, 2008 in Cycling, Events, Rides by Bud | No comments

Bicycles East

Monday, September 1, 2008 9:00 AM

We will do the same ride that we did on Memorial Day with rolling hills and light traffic. Plan to do the 53 mile route if you have the time with a 34 mile option if you have to be home by noon. Please park at the public lot across the RR tracks from the bike shop.

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4 County 50

May 27, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Rides by Bud | No comments

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.

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Memorial Day Ride - Recap

May 27, 2008 in Cycling, Events by Bud | 2 comments

Nicole and I went out on the Memorial Day ride with the group from Bicycles East. This was the third Day in a row that I had to ride. The previous two days were fairly hard, so I knew this would be a little difficult.

We started out with two other tandems also on the ride. It is nice to see tandeming becoming more popular in the area. One couple was doing the 53 and the other doing 38 miles.

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Memorial Day Ride 2008

May 12, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Rides by Bud | No comments

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

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The Poker R!de - Recap

May 11, 2008 in Cycling, Events, Rides, Training by Bud | No comments

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.

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