This Saturday, May 23rd is the 12 hours of Tsali at Tsali Trails near Bryson City, NC. Race will be from 11am-11pm. Racers can consist of a 4 man team, 12 hour solo, or 6 hour solo. Smoky Mtn Bicycles is a sponsor of this event and will have event tent set up all day Saturday... come out and join us support riders from all over. Visit www.goneriding.com for more information.
SABA is also having their 5th Annual Vineyard ride this Saturday, May 23rd. Pre-ride briefing will be at 8:30 with the ride to begin promptly at 9am. There has been a change in the route this year, adding just a few miles, but taking us to a couple of other destination points. There is no charge for this fun ride. The ride will begin and end at Crane Creek Vineyards, in Young Harris, GA as in years past. This year, we will ride into the town of Murphy and make a stop at the Daily Grind and Wine. Then, it's off to the vineyard on Martin's Creek Road before the finish at Crane Creek. Come out an join us, we'll be riding rain or shine. Visit www.sabacycling.com for more information.
Don't forget the 1st Annual Ruby Ride will be on Saturday, May 30th starting at Franklin High School at 9am. Registration begins at 8:00am. Ride options are 24, 63, and 100 mile routes. Post ride meal will be catered by Vlass House Grill. Registration fee is $40.00 and there are still t-shirts available if registered before the 30th. Visit www.therubyride.com for more information. I have attached a registration form. We are also still looking for volunteers to do rest stops and SAG vehicles to drive the course. Please contact bike shop if interested in volunteering.
GROUP RIDES
Wednesday Group Road Ride this week will start at the bike shop at 5:30pm. We will be doing the Burningtown 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 5:30 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.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 25TH IN OBSERVATION OF MEMORIAL DAY!
Pam & Dave
Smoky Mountain Bicycles
179 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-2881
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