Wednesday Rides & More

Hey there.  We will have a short road ride on Wednesday at 4pm leaving from bike shop.  We will head to the waterfall on Ellijay.  We will also be going some place local for dinner after the ride (possibly Cody's).  Mr. Chris Cooper will be up from FL to ride and socialize... so come and join us!

 

Saturday there will be a road ride at S Macon Elementary on Saturday at 1pm.   Route to be determined.

 

Sunday's road ride is from Franklin Fitness Center at 1pm.  Route to be determined.

 

Gerry is looking for folks who would like to ride during the day once the weather warms up.  If you are interested in riding with Gerry, please email him at soudgm@yahoo.com .

 

We would like to thank all the volunteers and participants of the 6th Annual Tour de Franklin.  It rained ALL day on Saturday but we still have 40 brave cyclists hit the wet roads and happy to report everyone made it safe back to the bike shop.  We had 4 people complete the 103 miler - Good job - OJ Simpson, Frank Obusek, Steve Phillips, and Wil Meiners.  While it was tough for the photographers to get some good shots in the rain... but you can check out the photos at http://thelivingpixel.eventpictures.com . 

 

 

Pam & Dave

Smoky Mountain Bicycles

179 Highlands Road

Franklin, NC  28734

828-369-2881

www.smokymtnbikes.com

 

 

Ride Today?

Who's up for a ride?  It appears that the weather will be nice this afternoon!  Carlos is looking for someone to ride with.  So, if you wanna ride, meet at S Macon Elementary at 5:30pm!  Route will be decided. 

 

Unfortunately, Dave and I will not be there since we are doing last minute preparations for the Tour de Franklin.  I also know that Gerry and Bart are riding earlier in the day.  

 

Don't forget the Tour de Franklin on Saturday, October 31st....

 

Pam & Dave

Smoky Mountain Bicycles

179 Highlands Road

Franklin, NC  28734

828-369-2881

www.smokymtnbikes.com

 

 

Wednesday Road Ride

Well, it looks like Wednesday may be an awesome day for a ride.  So, let's meet at 5:30pm at S Macon Elementary and do the Coweeta Loop or Patton Valley, we will decide day of ride.  Sunset is scheduled for 6:48pm. 

 

Also, Sunday Road Ride at 1pm at Franklin Fitness Center.

 

Don't forget to register for the Tour de Franklin which is on Saturday, October 31st.

 

Pam & Dave

Smoky Mountain Bicycles

179 Highlands Road

Franklin, NC  28734

828-369-2881

www.smokymtnbikes.com

 

 

Sunday Road Rides

Sunday road rides have moved to 1pm, beginning at Franklin Fitness Center.

 

Pam & Dave

Smoky Mountain Bicycles

179 Highlands Road

Franklin, NC  28734

828-369-2881

www.smokymtnbikes.com

 

 

No More Weekly ROAD Rides

Since we have rain predicted for most of the week, we have officially ended our Weekly Road Rides. 

 

However, don't be sad... the Tour de Franklin is on Saturday, October 31st at 9am.  There will be 28 mile route, 66 mile route and 103 mile route.  Route will be the same as last year.   Don't forget to get your registration in before the price increases from $30-$40 on Saturday, October 17th.  We still are in need of volunteers if anyone is interested in helping.

 

We will continue to have rides throughout the fall time, including road and mountain bike rides. 

 

Take care! and keep on riding!

 

 

 

 

Pam & Dave

Smoky Mountain Bicycles

179 Highlands Road

Franklin, NC  28734

828-369-2881

www.smokymtnbikes.com

 

 

Weekly Group Rides

We are winding down the group road rides due to it getting dark soon and we will be doing some of the shorter routes. We will end our road ride season with the Tour de Franklin which is coming up on Saturday, October 31st and registration is $30.00 until 10/17/09 and then it will be $40.00. 

 

Dust off those mountain bikes and we will begin having some group mountain bike rides throughout the fall and winter.

 

Tuesday LADIES Group Road Ride this week will start at Macon Middle School at 5:30pm.  We will ride out towards Ellijay.  We will do approximately 14-16 miles and our pace will be 10-12 mph.

 

Wednesday Group Road Ride this week will start at 5:30pm from S Macon Elementary on Addington Bridge Road, we will be doing the Coweeta Loop.

 

I have a meeting on Thursday so we are doing a FRIDAY Beginner Ride will be at 5:30 pm at TASSEE BRIDGE GREENWAY.  We'll be venturing out on the Wells Grove Road as we are preparing some folks to ride the 28 mile route of the Tour de Franklin in October... we will be doing approximately 14-16 miles this week.     

 

Saturday Road Ride will be at 9:30 am at S Macon Elementary and route will be determined.

 

Pam & Dave

Smoky Mountain Bicycles

179 Highlands Road

Franklin, NC  28734

828-369-2881

www.smokymtnbikes.com

 

 

Group Rides

Our internet/email has been down at the bike shop due to the Morris Broadband take over of Mediacom.  We can access email at home but not at the shop at this time.  Since I am sending this email from home, my email database is very limited.  I have sent this email to most of the regular riders but please spread the word about this weeks ride for those who may not be aware.

 

Tuesday Ladies Ride will be at 5:30pm from Macon Middle School.  We will ride out towards Ellijay. 

 

Wednesday Group Rise will be at 5:30pm from S Macon Elementary.  We will be doing the Patton Valley Loop.

 

Thursday Beginner Ride will be at 5:30pm at Tassee Greenway.  We will ride out towards Ellijay.

 

Saturday Group Road Ride will be at 9am at S Macon Elementary.  Route to be determined.

 

Saturday is "Take a Kid Mountain Biking" which will be held at Jack Rabbit Mountain Bike Trails.

 

Sunday is Hilly Hellacious in Fletcher, NC.  Registration is still open.

 

Sorry about the email issues and feel free to call us at 828-369-2881 if you have any questions.

 

Pam and Dave

Smoky Mtn Bicycles