Thursday, March 6, 2008

Upcoming Cycling Events



Upcoming Cycling Events

March 8th and 9th
Come Compete in the first TBRA event weekend of the Year: the "SwimandTri.com" Spring Forward Time Trial in Rutledge, TN on March 8 and the"Tomato Head" Downtown Maryville Crit in Maryville, TN on March 9.

For more event info (scroll to bottom of page):
southerncycling.com


Out Like a Lion Race Weekend
March 15 Remax Town and Country Road Race
March 16 Food Lion City Park Criterium
Albemarle and Salisbury, NC

Registration is open!
Online registration is open for the most exciting event of the early racing season, the Out Like a Lion Race Weekend. The race weekend will feature the Remax Town and Country Road Race on Saturday in Albemarle, NC and on Sunday the Food Lion City Park Criterium in Salisbury, NC. The inaugural event in 2007 saw over 300 racers each day battling for the early season prize money. While the course for the criterium is the same exciting race course around beautiful City Park in Downtown Salisbury, the road race course for Saturday is new. The course will be a challenging 6.5 mile circuit with little traffic just north of Albemarle.

For more info on the event or to preregister, visit http://www.charlottesportscycling.com/OutLikeALion.htm


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Saturday, March 15
Brandon's ELAM-N8 Cancer Birthday Bash:
Pre-registration $20 on www.ActiveZach.com
Touring Ride Distances: 8 mile, 20 mile, 40 mile, 60 mile
10 K Fun Run, 5K Walk and 5K Bicycle Parade for Kids
Event Starts at 9:00 AM
Porter Ridge High School, Indian Land, NC
More info at: www.Elam-N8Cancer.com
Live Bands and lots of entertainment for the family
Proceeds benefit Hometown Heroes, 24 Hours of Booty, Porter Ridge Garden Memorial fund.

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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


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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

THE 6 HOUR GRIND ON THE GREENWAY

Presented by SouthPark Cycles and www.BlackDogBikes.com

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 on

www.charlottemtnbike.com

This event is being held in conjunction with the Earth Day celebrations organized by the staff at Anne Springs Close Greenway. We have a local Girl Scout Troop providing breakfast at the event. We will have 12 different racing categories with great prizes and trophies going three deep in all categories.

Duo Male

Duo Female

Duo Single Speed

Duo Coed

Solo Male Open

Solo Female Open

Solo Single Speed

Solo Female Novice

Solo Junior

Solo Male 19 - 34

Solo Male 35 - 44

Solo Male 45+

We are working on entertainment for after event party. If we can land a sponsor, we are going to have Acoustic Syndicate play a show after the race. Its still in the works but we are feeling good about it. The plan is your entry into the race will include a ticket to the show. Stay tuned for more detail.

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Saturday, May 3

Dilworth Criterium - Charlotte, NC

This year, the 35th Annual Dilworth Criterium will be part of the USA Crit Speed Week and offer over $12k in CASH!

www.charlottesportscycling.com

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Sunday, May 4

Uwharrie Xterra

For more info, visit www.middleringcycles.com

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Dirty Spokes 12/6 Hour Mountain Bike Endurance Races

2008 - Points Series - Georgia! The Series will consist of 3 races!
Register On-Line: Active.com (keyword = Dirty Spokes)
RACE DATES:
March 15th, 2008 - Heritage Park, Farmington, Ga.- 6 Hour Race ONLY (1st Annual)
May 3rd, 2008 - Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Ga. (DOUBLE POINTS RACE - YES DOUBLE POINTS RACE!!!)
October 11th , 2008 - Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Ga.

Over $25,000 in cash and prizes throughout the 3 race series!
Dirty Spokes Productions,LLC
Contact: tim@dirtyspokes.com
* For more race information check out: www.dirtyspokes.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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July 25 - August 3 - 9 DAYS OF RACING IN NORTH CAROLINA

Dates for the 8th Annual Crossroads Cycling Classic are posted.
Check out www.crossroadscycling.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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