Monday, February 11, 2008

Upcoming Cycling Events

Upcoming Cycling Events

February 16 and 17

Wolfpack Cycling Classic

For the first time, this staple of the ACCC Collegiate Race Season will have USAC-Road categories. Come out and test your legs a week before the Greenville Training Series.

Race Flyer: www.geocities.com/crazybikerfromtheaccc/2008raceflyers.pdf

Saturday, February 16

Wolfpack Cycling Classic Road Race in Chatham County, NC (just north of Sanford)

The new and improved course is an 18 mile loop that will be run in a clockwise direction. Terrain will be rolling with one fair sized climb per lap and an uphill finish.

Registration: www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=5727

Sunday, February 17

Wolfpack Cycling Classic Criterium in Raleigh, NC

Located on NC State University's Centennial Campus, the course is a fast 1 km D-shaped course with a short uphill and tight chicane and two left hand turns. This is the same course that has been used the past 6 years.

Registration: www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=5728

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Greenville Spring Training Series

Kicks off on Feb 23 in Greenville, SC

http://www.teamhincapie.com/

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March 15 and 16

Out Like a Lion Race Weekend

Remax Town and County Road Race - Albemarle, NC

Food Lion City Park Criterium - Salisbury, NC

The event brochure is now posted on www.charlottesportscycling.com

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Maxxis Southern Classic MTB Series

http://www.southernclassicmtb.org/

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Sunday, March 30

Sally's Y Ride in Denver NC

Ride For Sally's Y March 30,2008

www.activezach.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=2416 or www.sallysy.org/

Start Date: Mar 30, 2008 1 p.m.

E-mail: bloodsweatgears@bellsouth.net

Distance: 15 - 30 - 50 mile

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Saturday, April 19

SouthPark Cycles and BlackDogBikes.com present

THE 6 HOUR GRIND ON THE GREENWAY

Anne Close Springs Greenway will play host to a super exciting six hour mountain bike race on April 19. Don’t let the name “Greenway” fool you, the race at Anne Close Springs Greenway is about 98% fast and challenging singletrack. The event will be held from 11AM to 5PM. The start and finish of the event will be at the Field Trial Barn. Categories, registration and all other pertinent info will be posted soon

This event is being held in conjunction with the Earth Day celebrations organized by the staff at Anne Springs Close Greenway

www.charlottemtnbike.com

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Saturday, April 26

HIAWASSEE, GA - Our 5th annual recreational bicycle ride to celebrate the Tour de Georgia will be held Saturday, April 26, 2008. Starting in Hiawassee, GA at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, just minutes from Brasstown Bald, the ride will begin with a mass start after the pre-ride briefing at 8:00 AM. Ride options will include a 12-mile rolling course and a 36-mile, challenging, hilly course that circles Brasstown Bald. You can ride a portion of the same route that the world's best professional cyclists, like past champions Floyd Landis, Tom Danielson and Lance Armstrong, have ridden.

Then, spend the afternoon cheering on the pro peloton as they assault Brasstown Bald and finish Stage 6 atop the highest point in Georgia. Pre-registration guarantees a commemorative T-shirt to the first 300 participants. The registration fee is $25 postmarked before April 19th, $30 postmarked after April 19th or on-site. 1,000 Rider Limit. Register at www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1521091 or www.sabacycling.com.

Proceeds for this event go to the development of the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail Project, which will provide additional recreational opportunities and economic development for Clay County, NC and the adjoining Towns County, GA.

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Saturday, May 3

Dilworth Criterium - Charlotte, NC

www.charlottesportscycling.com

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Start Training Now

Uwharrie Xterra - May 4, 2008

For more info, visit www.middleringcycles.com

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May 24 & 25

The BURN 24 Hour Challenge is the Southeast's Premiere 24 Hour Mountain Bike Solo & Team Relay Race featuring an amazing trail system, electronic timing, kid's races, great prizes, the infamous Alien Abduction, and free BURN Energy Drinks throughout the event. This is your source for race details, registration options & race rules. While you are here please add your name to the mailing list. We hope you can join us in at Dark Mountain Trails in Wilkesboro, NC on May 24th & 25th, 2008. Details can be found at http://burn24hour.com

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August 15-17

FOOL'S GOLD 100/50 Mile Mountain Bike Race & Festival

"Thar's gold in them thar hills!"

August 15-17 2008 in the mountains of North Georgia

The Fool's Gold 100 is Georgia's first and only 100 mile mountain bike race, brought to you by the race director of the largest and most fun 24 hour mountain bike race in the Southeast, the BURN 24 Hour Challenge! Fool's Gold 100 will be the 6th race of the 2008 National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Race Series. Expect lots of singletrack with a few gravel road grunts. Be prepared to ride hard..and drink a few brews. We promise, you won't be disappointed! With the low entry fee, great schwag, all of the essential amenities (i.e. food, lodging, beer) ALL WEEKEND!, and cash payout for the Open Men’s/Women’s class in the 100 miler, we think this one will be on your race calendar for good!

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