Okay folks.. there's a lot going on this week!
May is Bike to Work Week is May 11-15 and to celebrate Friday, May 15th is Bike To Work Day! We encourage all riders to ride to work and try to encourage people to try bicycle commuting as a healthy and safe alternative to driving.
Saturday, May 16th is the Relay for Life Duathlon at Tassee Greenway Location beginning at 10am. 4 mile run, 11.6 mile bike ride, and 2 mile run.
Also, Saturday May 16th there will be a FREE Bicycle Maintenance Seminar at 11am at the Home & Leisure Show at the Macon County Community Building. We will cover changing flat tires, "on the bike" adjustments, and daily maintenance issues. Free water bottle and patch kit!!
Sunday, May 17th is "Celebration of the Bicycle" which is a bike show to display bikes for generations ago and today - there will be awards for Most Unique Bicycle, Longest Distance, Best Vintage Bicycle, Best Kids Bicycle, Best Mountain Bicycle, Best Road Bicycle, Best Custom Bicycle. Celebration will be held at Hungry Bear Subs from 11am-3pm. Cost to enter your bike is $7.00 and there will be Italian Buffet to enjoy during the show. We'll also test your knowledge... When was the bicycle invented? What is the most expensive bicycle in the World? When was derailleur developed? When was the first Tour de France?
GROUP RIDES
Wednesday Group Road Ride this week will start at S Macon Elementary on Addington Bridge Road at 5:30pm. We will be doing the Patton Valley Loop.
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 5:30pm 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.
Sunday Group Road Ride will begin at Franklin Fitness Center at 10am. Route to be determined morning of the ride.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 23rd - 12 hours of Tsali in Bryson City, NC. Come out and race as a team or try the 6 hour solo or 12 hour solo. Smoky Mountain Bicycles is a sponsor of this event and will have tent set up near the start/finish line. Come support and cheer on local racers!! Additional information at www.goneriding.com
Saturday, May 30th - THE RUBY RIDE - choose from 24, 63, or 100 mile routes. Proceeds benefit the Child of Macon County, through the Child Service Coordination Program. Cost to ride is $30.00 which includes t-shirt, rest stops, and post ride meal from Vlass House Grill. Additional information at www.therubyride.com
WOW.. hope I got everything!! Get out and ride!
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
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