Monday, March 29, 2010

Weekly Group Rides

It looks like spring has officially arrived and will be a beautiful week for riding.
 
Tuesday "Ladies" Group Ride at 5:30pm at Macon Middle School on Wells Grove Rd.  We will be riding out towards Ellijay.  All levels of riders encouraged.  We will go up to 10 miles, and pace will be about 10-13 mph. 
 
Wednesday Road Ride is at 5:30pm at S Macon Elementary School on Addington Bridge Road.  We will be doing Coweeta Lab Loop.  This ride is approximately 20 miles with 2000' of climbing, I've attached the cue sheet.  Pace will be 14-18 mph. 
 
Thursday "Beginners Group Ride" is at 5:30pm at Tassee Bridge Little Tennessee Greenway on Wayah Street.  We will ride the Greenway approximately 6 miles.  All levels of riders encouraged.  Pace will be approximately 10 mph. 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jackrabbit MountainDu Off-Road Duathlon, Saturday April 10th.  Register before April 1st  and get the price break!!!! Students and military get 1/2 off. 
Event consists of trail run, then mtn bike ride, followed by another trail run. 
Proceeds to benefit trail maintenance.  Register at active.com or sabacycling.com
 
SERC Race at Tsali "Knobscorcher" on Sunday, April 11th.  Smoky Mtn Bicycles is a sponsor for this race and will have event tent set up all day with hotdogs and snacks.  We will be awarding prizes to the winners of the cross-country race.  Visit www.goneriding.com for more information.
 
The Ruby Ride and Run on Saturday, May 22nd.   The ride begins at Franklin High School with options of 24, 63, or 100 miles.  The run begins at Tassee Bridge Little Tennessee Greenway with options of 5k or 10k.  Visit www.therubyride.com for more information.  Proceeds benefit Stop Hunger Now.
 
Fletcher Flyer - Asheville on Sunday, June 6th.  Ride options of 50, 62 and 100.  Check out www.blueridgebicycleclub.org for more information.
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, March 22, 2010

Weekly Group Rides

So, after the "forecasted" snow today and tomorrow, we will have our first Wednesday Group Road Ride this week, March 24th at 5:30pm from the bike shop.  As of right now, Wednesday is suppose to be the nicest day all week with high of 68 and low of 37.  We will ride out Ellijay to the base of the waterfall, which is 22 miles total. 
 
Also, Sunday Group Road Rides are at 1pm from the Franklin Fitness Center.  Saturday rides will be returning soon!
 
All our "other" group rides will begin the following week:
Tuesday, March 30th - "Ladies Group Ride" from Macon Middle School at 5:30pm
Thursday, April 1st - "Beginners Ride" at Tassee Bridge Greenway at 5:30pm
 
Mark your calendars - May 22nd is the 2nd Annual Ruby Ride and RUN!  24 mile, 63 mile or 100 mile routes to choose from.  We also are adding a 5K and 10K run.  Check out www.therubyride.com for more information.
 
June 6th is the Fletcher Flyer in Asheville, NC.  Sign up by March 31st and cost is only $35.00.  Come join Pam, Sue, Sara, and Karina do the 100 miler.  (Gus and Dave are doing "something" but haven't committed to the 100 yet, what's up with that?)
 
Hope to see you all soon!
 
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC  28734
828-369-2881
 
 

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Jackrabbit ride tomorrow

Meeting at us64 and Smith hill road at 10:15 am and big group at jackrabbit at 11:00 tomorrow March 21

Friday, March 5, 2010

Are you ready to ride?

Oh my gosh - The temperatures are going to be in the 50's this weekend and we will have a group road ride SUNDAY at 1:00pm from Franklin Fitness Center.  Route to be determined.
 
Our Wednesday Group Road Rides will begin on Wednesday, March 24th at 5:30pm!!  YIPPEE!! 
 
Our Tuesday Night Ladies Ride will begin on March 30th at 5:30pm at Macon Middle School. 
 
Our Thursday Night Beginner Rides will begin on April 1st, at 5:30pm at Little Tennessee Greenway Tassee Bridge. 
 
Mark your calendars for THE RUBY RIDE & RUN - on Saturday, May 22nd at Franklin High School.  We are adding a 5k and 10k run which will begin at Little Tennessee Greenway on May 22nd at 8:30am.  The bicycle ride is a 24, 63 or 100 mile option and begins at 9am from Franklin High School.  Check out www.therubyride.com for more information.  All proceeds go to STOP HUNGER NOW!
 
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC  28734
828-369-2881