Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Weekly Group Rides and Upcoming Events

The Fletcher Flyer is this weekend, beginning at Fletcher Park in Fletcher, NC at 8am.  The century (100mi), metric (64mi), and half century (50mi) have cumulative climbs of 4044, 3037, and 2216 feet, respectively. 

The ride fee is $35 through Friday, May 22nd, $40 through Saturday, June 6th, and $45 on Sunday, June 7th (Ride day).  Extra meals are available at $10.

The first 500 riders to register will receive a pair of DeFeet cycling socks. Register early to make sure you receive the official Fletcher Flyer socks in the size requested.

Smoky Mountain Bicycles will be at Rest Stop #2 on Century Route which is at S Rugby Road. 

GROUP RIDES
Wednesday Group Road Ride this week will start at Smoky Mountain Bicycles at 5:30pm.  We will be doing the Ellijay Out and Back and YES, we're going to the top! (riders can turn around at base of climb at waterfall) 
 
Thursday Group Urban Assault Ride will begin at Macon County Library at 5:30pm.  All levels of riders are encouraged.  This ride is part off-road and part on-road, so mountain bike is preferred.  Ride lead by Scott Baste.
 
Thursday Beginner Ride will begin at Smoky Mtn Bicycles at 5:30 pm and we will ride on the Greenway.  Comfort, Hybrid, or Mountain bike preferred due to gravel sections on the Greenway.  We have bikes available for use, if you want to introduce folks to riding with group in a casual setting.  Ride will also cover shifting gears and proper riding etiquette.
 
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC  28734
828-369-2881
 
 

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