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January 1
Ride For Courage: Polar Bear Metric Century
Winston-Salem, NC
www.gopolar.org
RIDE INFORMATION
2006 Ride for Courage: Polar Bear Metric Century:
Three routes fully-supported: Ride the traditional Polar Bear Metric Century
or the 25-mile Courage Loop or the 13-mile Survivor Loop options.
LOCATION:
Our House (across from South Fork Elementary) 4403 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem,
NC
DATE:
Sunday, January 1, 2006 (New Year's Day):
Event will take place rain or shine; if there is ice or snow on event day, the
ride will be canceled. If the ride is canceled, t-shirts and sponsor bags will
be given to all registered riders - please see this Web site for up-to-date
details.
REGISTRATION:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Our House
9:00 a.m. Start:
Polar Bear Metric Century - A challenging route with many hills through four
counties. Three rest stops will be provided.
9:15 a.m. Start:
25-mile Courage Loop - Intermediate distance ride with some rolling rills. One
rest stop will be provided close to the halfway point.
9:30 a.m. Start:
13-mile Survivor Loop - Rolling (as flat as we could make it!) route within
city limits; rest stops at start and finish; no rest stops on route.
March 11
Wheels O'Fire Cycle Tour, March 11, in Hamilton, GA. 26, 45, 68, and
101 mile rides of rolling hills in the footprint of the Tour de Georgia.
Details at www.harriscountychamber.org
March 25
The 7th Annual Assault on the Carolinas is a benefit ride for the Pisgah
Forest Rotary Club which will be on Saturday, March 25th, 2006 at 9:00am. The
ride will begin and end at Brevard High School which is located at 747 Country
Club Road in Brevard NC. Registration and Check in will begin at 7:00am. All
early registrants are guaranteed an Assault on the Carolinas T-shirt.
Early Registration is $25.00
Day of Registration is $35.00
Go to http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1279940
to register for the event. Visit our website www.assaultonthecarolinas.com
for more information about the ride.
This year we have 4 ride options the 100k, 60k, and a 40k. All rides will have
fully stocked rest stops, bathroom facilities, sag vehicle, and wonderful scenery.
We will have serve lunch at the finish line until 3:00pm.
200K Brevet
7:00 am 200K Brevet, Spartanburg, SC
Sponsored by the Freewheelers of Spartanburg
and Randonneurs USA. For more information:
www.clemson.edu/~sjm/brevets
April 1
Jubilee Joy Ride XVI, April 1, in Pendleton, SC.
28 and 62 mile rides in the rolling hills of northern Anderson County. Details
at http://people.clemson.edu/~sjm/eccc/jjr/
or by e-mailing raptorride2@hotmail.com
or calling Rick Hane at (864) 868-4739.
2nd Annual Muscle Mountain Mania
Don't miss the second annual Muscle Mountain Mania road ride on April 1,
2006. Held in Suches, Georgia, the charity ride to support ALS was conceived
in 2004 as a memorial ride for Bob Thompson, an avid bicyclist, who fought and
died from ALS. Register by February 14, 2005 for $75, and you will be guaranteed
a cool bike jersey by the day of the ride. Otherwise, the cost is $85 and you'll
get your jersey by mail after the ride. Pedal your choice of three routes, one
for every muscle level. Website: www.alsride.org
April 15
Bike the Big Laurel
Bryson City, NC
Bike the Big Laurel is a 62-mile bike ride, or an alternative 9-mile loop, and
fundraising event for the Mountain
Discovery Charter School, located in Bryson City, NC (Swain County)--home
to the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park.
This 62-mile loop is a favorite for the locals. The ride begins and ends in
the Deep Creek campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It contains
approximately 11 miles of straight up and straight down
forest service road in The Big Laurel and 51 miles of paved back roads offering
up hill pulls and thrilling down hill curves. You’ll ride along side the
Tuckaseegee and Little Tennessee Rivers and through some of the most
picturesque country and farm land our North Carolina Mountains have to offer.
Because the course involves both hard top and dirt/gravel National Forest roads,
knobby tires are not required, but cross-trainers are a must. There will be
at least five check points along the way to refresh yourself with water, oranges,
bananas, and sports bars. You’ll want to stop long enough to take in the
amazing surroundings and breathtaking views the North Carolina Mountains have
to offer.
More information, including complete course descriptions and map, at
this link.
You can register online for Bike the Big Laurel (62 miler) at:
www.cmiregistration.com/user/org/program.jxp?org+9002&id=46714
Or you can register on race day at the Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion in Deep Creek,
located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Registration is a $50 donation for the 62-mile ride. Note: cash only on the
morning of the ride, please (no late fees). Registration for the 9-mile ride
is a $25 donation and must be made on the day of the event at the Deep
Creek Picnic Pavilion. Note: cash only on the morning of the ride, please (no
late fees). The big push off will be at 8 a.m. at the Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion,
so register before 7:45 a.m. unless you want to take it easy on the
9-mile loop. Upon your return enjoy a bar-b-cue lunch. Your donation of $50
or $25 is tax deductible.
300K Brevet
6:30 am 300K Brevet, Spartanburg, SC
Sponsored by the Freewheelers of Spartanburg
and Randonneurs USA. For more information:
www.clemson.edu/~sjm/brevets
April 21 - 23
Third annual Cycle North Carolina Spring Retreat, April 21-23, in Asheboro,
NC. Offers 1-3 days of cycling and authentic North Carolina food and music.
Details at www.cyclenorthcarolina.org
April 22
3rd Annual Tour de Cure-Foothills Challenge
Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem. We have four routes to choose from:
100 mile
100k
50k
25k
More information at www.diabetes.org/tour
or by calling Suzanne Fulcher at the American Diabetes Association in Thomasville,
NC, at 888-342-2383 Ext. 3269
April 23 - 29
Bill and Greg’s 6th Annual Excellent Bike Adventure Through the N.C.
Mountains 2006
April 23-29 (Rain or shine)
Description: This training ride is open to all. You may sign up for any number
of days or the entire week. It’s a challenging ride that will put you a
step ahead of the peloton early in the season. The routes were designed by two
avid cyclists, one who started racing in 1959 and has 50 years on the bike,
and the other who has competed in many Ironman triathlons and is currently on
an race team in Ohio. Bill and Greg have carefully selected scenic but challenging
routes that try to stay away from traffic and other interruptions. It’s
full of climbing and will boost your endurance and is open to riders of all
abilities, which means there’s always someone to ride with. By week’s
end you will climb nearly 50,000 feet through some of North Carolina’s
greatest mountains including routes Lance Armstrong rode after beating cancer
and returning to pro cycling. The week will be tiring and will test you but
it’s very doable. We strongly encourage you have a minimum of 500 miles
in the saddle in the months leading up to this training camp.
Sag vehicle: we will have a sag vehicle follow and we will regroup from time
to time.We will have aboard water, Gatorade, energy bars, several coolers, a
pump and some tools for minor repairs. You may throw a spare wheel set in the
vehicle and any extra clothing you may need. You also may dump clothing in the
vehicle as the day warms. It’s also there in case you need to call it a
day early.
Lunch: lunch will be provided and eaten along the roadside.
Routes: We have planned routes and there is no deviating from them.
Price: $20.00 per day, $120.00 for the week on all entries received by April
1st. After that $25.00 per day, $150 for the week. The price includes the ride
each day, lunch, water or Gatorade, energy bars and sag support.
You will be responsible for your own hotel, breakfast and dinner. We will supply
a list of nearby hotels with special room rates. You will stay five nights in
the High Point/Lexington area before moving on to West
Jefferson, N.C. for two nights. We will assemble a list of riders who may want
to share a room to cut costs. You must sign a release to participate in this
ride.
Complete details: Call William Rabley at 336-859-5793 (Greensboro area) e-mail
w.rabley@worldnet.att.net or
Greg Sowinski at 419-228-5563 (Ohio area) or send an e-mail to gsowinski@limanews.com
May 7
Cheaha Challenge, May 7, in Piedmont, AL.
26, 47, 66, 88, or 102 miles with over 7,400 feet of climb on the 102 mile route,
traversing Alabama's highest point. Details at www.cheahachallenge.com
May 21
3rd Annual Central Virginia Bike Festival
Forest, Virginia
www.cvbikefestival.com
What could be more exciting than spending a day pedaling with your friends to
the summit of the Blue Ridge Parkway, where you'll be rewarded by breathtaking
scenery, great ride support, and a real sense of accomplishment, all in the
name of a good cause?
Saturday, May 20th, visit our Awareness Expo from Noon - 5pm at Bikes Unlimited
Cycling & Fitness. On Sunday, May 21st, get ready to challenge yourself
on the famous "Thunder Ridge" Metric Century, or choose equally exciting
40-mile and 20-mile routes. Rides will be followed by music, food, massage,
and fun!
This weekend of events is a fundraiser benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation,
and it's LIVESTRONG programs. It is
made possible by the generous giving of our community sponsors. We are grateful
for their continued support!!
June 3
7th Annual Murray’s Mill Bike Ride
Catawba, NC
There are 3 ride options: 15, 30 or 65 miles. The ride has some good hills and
is sure to have something for everyone: the 15-miler is perfect for families
or those who want a light ride; the 30, just right for those who want a good
morning workout; and the 65 for “A” riders who want just a little
bit more. We provide sag support, course map, T-shirts for the first 150 registered
riders, and a spread of unbelievable homemade baked goods, salads and sandwiches
afterwards, becoming known far and wide as THE BIG FEED. It’s sure to satisfy
the heartiest biker appetite.
Pre-registration deadline is May 29th; cost $20.00. Registration day of race
is $25.00 and begins at 7:00 am; riders start at the historic Murray’s
Mill 8:00 a.m. sharp.
The ride is sponsored by the Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance, a non-profit
organization committed to preserving recreational resources and natural habitats.
All proceeds from the ride will go to the CVHA and Catawba County Historical
Association. For more information and directions, please visit the CVHA website,
www.heritagealliance.org; call
(828) 464-7730; email: kmcallister@heritagealliance.org,
or check out our info on the NCDOT calendar.
3 Mountain Metric
A charity bicycle ride to the top of Pilot Mountain, Hanging Rock and Sauratown
Mountain.10th Annual Event is Saturday June 3, 2006. Choose a century (95 mile)
loop with three mountains, a 75-mile three mountain loop or a 41-mile rolling
loop . You can also ride the 95 or the 75 mile loop and skip one or more of
the mountain climbs. The 75 mile loop without the mountain climbs is approximately
63 miles long. If you register online before midnight on Thursday June 1st or
if we receive your mail in registration on or before Thursday June 1st, the
cost is $35. After June 1st, cost is $40. Free T-shirt to all that register
on or before June 1st. The first 250 registrants will get a free goody bag (water
bottle, patch, socks, etc) and get their name on the shirt. Proceeds to benefit
the Edward Armfield Civic and Recreation Center and other local charities. More
info and registration at http://home.triad.rr.com/threemtnmetric/.
June 10
ENGLISH MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2006
Place: Start and Finish at the Sevierville Community Center, Sevierville,TN
Registration: 7:00 to 7:30am
Start: 8:00am
Options: Five optional rides ranging from 26 miles to 109 miles
Cost: $30 pre-race registration with shirt or $35 day of registration and noshirt
Register at www.active.com or go to www.southerncycling.com
The English Mountain Challenge takes you over the hills of Sevier and Cocke
Counties in east Tennessee. These back-country roads wind through open valleys,
follow mountain streams bordered by rhododendron
and offer beautiful views of the Smokey Mountains and East Tennessee. The always
challenging English Mountain offers grades of 15 and 22 percent. If you plan
on riding over English Mountain, prepare to suffer.
June 11
Covered Bridge Pedalfest 2006
Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm
Two rides, 20 or 32 miles in the beautiful Siam Community of Carter County,
TN. This year we are trying out an 80 mile very strenuous ride starting at 9:00
am. If interested call Brian at (423) 895-0107. More details and registration
at http://hamptontrails.com/pedalfest/.
July 15
HOT DOGGETT 100
A fundraiser for the Rotary Club
of Madison County
Proceeds going to the club’s scholarship fund and other service projects.
100, 62, and 25 mile routes take riders over lightly traveled back roads through
some of the most beautiful scenery in the southeast. All rides begin and end
at the campus of Mars Hill College.
http://www.mhc.edu/hotdoggett/
Tony Atkins at 828-230-5705
Bicycling and Barbecue
The City of Galax and the Baptist Free Medical Clinic of Galax are proud to
announce Bicycling and Barbeque. Are you training for a fall century? Or perhaps
looking for a ride that truly offers activities for the rest of your family?
Maybe you would just like to ride in the cooler mountain weather? We have the
perfect event for you. Bicycling and Barbeque is a cycling event held on the
roads in and around Galax, VA on Saturday July 15, 2006. Our event is held in
conjunction with the "Smoke on the Mountain" Virginia State Barbeque
Festival and all proceeds will benefit the Baptist Free Medical Clinic of Galax.
We offer three routes (selected by an experienced local cyclist): 26, 31, and
50 miles over terrain that ranges from gently rolling by the New River to a
few mountain climbs. All routes will be fully supported with rest stops and
SAG vehicles. We will be catering to cyclists of all abilities -- from advanced
riders to families. More information at the Web site: http://users.adelphia.net/~fmitch/
July 23
Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell
http://www.wncmountaingoatepics.com/offroadassaultmt_mitchell.htm
July 29
7th Annual Tigerville Bike Trek
DATE: Saturday, July 29, 8:30 AM
LOCATION: North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC
Distances: 10, 28, and 65 miles
Ride proceeds promote bicycle access, safety and education in South Carolina.
FEES: Registration by July 26: $25 fee or $20 for PCC, Freewheelers of Spartanburg,
Foothills Cyclists or Greenville Spinners members
After July 26: $29 fee or $24 for PCC, Freewheelers of Spartanburg, Foothills
Cyclists or Greenville Spinners members
Complete details: http://www.freewheelers.info/tbt/
Hurt, Pain & Agony
Test your limits and join the fight against cancer in the third annual Hurt,
Pain & Agony metric century and half century.
The Relay for Life benefit event rolls at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29th.
The ride starts at Traphill Elementary School in Traphill, N.C. Traphill is
located northwest of Elkin, 16 miles from I-77 via U.S. 21 North and Traphill
Road.
A classic Blue Ridge bike ride: Get ready to suffer...the Hurt, Pain & Agony
ride is 64 miles of pure hill!Plenty of shorter hills follow as the ride winds
through the highlands of Alleghany County, N.C. and Grayson County, Va.
Your registration fee will help the American Cancer Society prevent cancer,
save lives and diminish suffering through research, education, advocacy and
service. Local sponsors have already donated funds and resources to the ride,
so every penny of your registration fee will go toward the fight against cancer.
For more information: The Hurt, Pain & Agony webpage at www.bmcc.us
has directions, event information, cues, topo maps, elevation profiles and loads
of local links.
15th Annual Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival
This year, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle
Club has mapped out all brand new 25, 50 and 100 mile rides through our
beautiful valley over rolling to hilly roads. All proceeds from this ride will
go to support the Harrisonburg non-profit organization, Our Community Place
and The Free Food For All Soup Kitchen which has been serving a free meal to
anyone in the world every Monday at Noon since 1992 and is currently remodeling
a building for use as a community center in the poor neighborhood. Registration
includes great food, rest stops, ride maps, mechanical support, drinks, and
shower facilities. The rides start and finish at Our Community Place on the
corner of North Main St. and Johnson St. across from The Little Grill Restaurant.
Registration is a suggested donation of $20. For more information, check out
www.ourcommunityplace.org. Any
remaining questions can be addressed to ourcommunityplace@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
September 3
Palmetto Peloton Project
The Palmetto Peloton Project is a non profit organization needing riders and
donations. Donations will be presented to the Lance Armstrong foundation (LAF).
USA Cycling Pro Championships has chosen the Palmetto Peloton Project as the
Official community ride. There are only 500 spots available to ride in the community
ride so you had better register NOW!
www.palmettopelotonproject.org
September 16
Beautiful Backroads Century
Starts and finishes at the AB brewery in Cartersville, GA. The riders get a
brewery tour, massage, wonderful
meal with free beer, great rest stops, and some of the prettiest scenery in
N Georgia. More information at bikebbc.com
September 16-17
3rd annual 24 Hours of Pisgah mountain bike race
Held at Camp Carolina in Brevard, NC
Web site: www.enduroadventures.com
For more information:
Ken Camp: ken@enduroadventures.com
John Tyrer: jt@enduroadventures.com
September 23-24
Ride In the Heartland
Ride through the rolling countryside of Charlotte County, Virginia, hunting
grounds of the Saponi tribes and final homes of Governor Patrick Henry (18th
century), Congressman John Randolph (19th century), and ambassador
David Bruce (20th century). Ride on our own “century” or “metric
century” bike routes, or choose from shorter rides of 6 or 33 miles. Meals,
rest stops, SAG, optional camping spaces, all routes marked and on paved roads.
Rides begin and end at historic village of Charlotte Court House and visit either
Red Hill National Shrine (Patrick Henry’s home) or at Staunton River Battlefield
State Park. Meet the people of the County as you travel,
join us for meals, and participate in the local entertainment. Limited to 300
riders. CONTACT ncarwile@hotmail.com
434-248-6407. More details and on-line registration at www.bikeheartland.org
September 30
2nd Annual Optimist Club Poker Run Bicycle Tour
Spartanburg, SC
Sponsored by the Foothills Cyclists.
Printable registration form/ride flyer: http://www.foothillscyclists.com/2006%20Poker%20Flyer.pdf
Link to Active.com registration: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1338195
Pink Ribbon Ride
The 2nd annual Pink Ribbon Ride will be held in Johnson City, TN on September
30th this year. The ride will again consist of four distance options; 103, 80,
50, and 25 miles. Registration is available on Active.com (http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1304133)
and more information is available on our website
(www.tcrc1.homestead.com/pink.html).
Rolling in Randoph Century
25, 50, & 100 mile routes beginning and ending at Memorial Park in Asheboro,
NC. More information at www.ci.asheboro.us/recreation.
October 7
Tour de Leaves
Hosted by the Henderson Co Family YMCA to raise money for youth and adult scholarships.
NEW START LOCATION: Harmon Field in Tryon NC
Follow I-26 to Tryon and take Exit # 67; take N.C. 108 west toward Tryon and
go 2 ½ miles; cross over the Pacolet River Bridge; turn right on Howard
Gap Road; parking will be ahead on your left
Metric starts at 9:00am
Half Metric starts at 9:15am
No century route this year
Lunch and showers available after the ride.
- Register on Active.com
- Register over the phone w/ a Visa or M.C. (828) 692-5774 ($2 credit card fee)
- Print off registration form at www.ymcahendersoncounty.org
and mail in
Fee: (non-refundable) $25 until Sept 30th ; After 9/30 and day of registration
is $40
For more information contact Frannie Jacobus directly (828) 693-7669 ext 16
or franniejacobus@ymcahendersoncounty.org
October 14
Davidson Housing Coalition's Ride for Hope and Housing
featuring 25K, 50K, 100K routes and the 1st annual 5K Family Fun Ride!
www.davidsonhousing.org or http://www.activezach.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=1944
Registration $25
Rides start and finish from Davidson United Methodist Church and will be fully
supported with SAG vehicles and rest stops.
Proceeds raised from business sponsorships and registration fees benefit Davidson
Housing Coalition, a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to assist families
in the purchase and rental of safe, decent and affordable housing. Members believe
that Davidson's traditional mix of citizens in varying income levels is a distinguishing
attribute of the town that should be preserved. The DHC has developed or acquired
65 affordable units for lower-wealth families and individuals to lease or purchase,
including the 32-unit Bungalows apartment complex, which won the Fannie Mae
Foundation's Maxwell Award of Excellence for its exemplary design and construction.
In March 2005, DHC launched HAMMERS, an emergency home repair program that makes
low-cost, critical repairs on owner-occupied homes of our lower-wealth neighbors
in Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Mooresville.
October 28
Dangerous Dave's Spooktacular
Spartanburg, SC
Don’t pack up those road bikes yet! We have one last road bike adventure
this year,” Dangerous Dave's Spooktacular” It’s a ¾ century
followed by a burnt smorgasbord of all kinds of tempting home-made specialties!!!
The Great Escape Bicycle Shop will open on Saturday, October 28 at 8 AM for
piping hot coffee and Krispy Kreme doughnuts and outrageous discounts on all
cycling accessories!! Yep, the Great Escape Bicycle Shop will be offering a
whopping 25% discount on all accessories!! Immediately following the bicycle
ride, The Great Escape Bicycle Shop will be serving the BEST grilled (or burnt
if you prefer) hamburger or hotdog & chili, you have ever tasted with a
plate full of baked beans, potato salad, broccoli salad, three bean salad, chips,
cookies, brownies, and a soft drink.
All of our courses--the 35, 55, and 78-mile--will be marked with road paint
and directional signs. All courses will have a strategically-placed rest stops
loaded with treats. You’ll be cycling over lightly traveled secondary roads
that are certified ghost free. Our adventure will have a lead vehicle just ahead
of the front group of cyclists and a sweep vehicle slightly behind the last
cyclist.
The cost is only $12 for members of the Foothills Cyclists or $15 for non-members.
Registration: Bicycle shop opens at 8:00 AM with LOTS of hot coffee
Ride Start: The tour begins at 9 AM
Where: Great Escape Bicycle Shop
105 Franklin Ave.
Spartanburg, SC
Phone: Great Escape (864) 574-5273
Contact: Dave Proctor (864) 357-6316 or Dproctoer@wabtec.com
November 4
Tour de Nantahala
http://www.noc.com/events_tournany.html
Celebrate cycling with NOC! Bring out your inner Lance Armstrong and join us
for NOC's full-century road ride through Nantahala National Forest. The Tour
de Nantahala will challenge riders with everything from burning climbs and tight
curves to rolling pastures and scenic downhill coasts. Riders can choose their
challenge from the following routes:
Nantahala Nightmare
This full century route winds its way through Graham, Macon, and Swain Counties
in western North Carolina. The Nightmare begins in the Nantahala Gorge, and
moves to Stecoah Gap, onto Wayah Bald, then back through the gorge. The ride
begins at 7:30 a.m.
New for 2006! Wayah Loop
65 mile-loop known as the Wayah loop is the new addition for those folks looking
for more than 45 miles and less than 106.5 miles
Robbinsville Loop
Riders may opt to complete the 45-mile Robbinsville Loop, beginning at 7:30
a.m. This track takes riders through Nantahala Gorge to Stecoah Gap and back.
Riders can register by calling NOC's Guest Relations Office at (888) 905-7238.
Registration also available through Active.com.
Registration for the ride is $40.00. Register by October 27 and the t-shirt
is on us.
Rider check-in will take place at NOC's Nantahala River Campus from 6:30 to
7:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 4.
Celebration
Join us after the ride for a free dinner celebration with beer provided by Highland
Brewing and a sneak peak at 2007 gear by Specialized. Dinner is $10.00 on the
day of the Tour. Event t-shirts are $10. Please order when you register by October
27.
November 29 - December 4
FestiVELO de Charleston
www.festivelo.org
Family oriented weekend in Historic Charleston, South Carolina
Riverfront camping
RV sites with 15 amps of power
CHOCOLATE OBSESSION GARDEN Wednesday NIGHT
Steamed OYSTERS Thursday night with four pasta dinner and
Holiday Festival of Lights tour
Hot Showers
FOUR ROUTES each day with distances from 15 to 100 miles
OCEAN view lunch stops on course
Themed REST STOPS each day with unique treats and happy volunteers
Harbor Holiday Parade of Boats on Saturday night with Southern Cuisine
Live Music on Friday featuring Shrimp City Slim
WITH CAJUN MENU
Bottomless coffee, tea, and hot cocoa + S'mores during the weekend
Charles M. Fox - 843.303.3334
© Blue Ridge Bicycle Club Inc. 2006