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Upcoming Cycling Events
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Neal Boyd
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Oct 23, 2009 09:51 PDT
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Lots of great events this weekend.
4.NINER K Run, NCCX Kickoff, Overcoming Obstacles Charity Ride
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Check out www.weeklyrides.com for local cycling event info.
Charlotte Sports Cycling promoted events:
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Saturday, October 25
For those of you cyclists who like to run, the RuBiRu duathlon Charlotte
Sports Cycling and UNCC hosted in 2008 has been scaled back to a 4.9k
run, the 4.Niner K this Saturday.
UNC Charlotte Campus
Registration Opens: 7:30AM
Race Starts: 8:49AM
Join us Saturday, October 24th for the first annual UNC Charlotte
4.NINER K scholarship fund-raising event. Run, walk, or roll your way
through this family-friendly 4.9k course, located throughout the
gorgeous UNC Charlotte campus. All race proceeds will be used to fund
need-based scholarships. After the race, stay for a FREE picnic lunch,
49ers Fan Day, autograph signing, kids' activities, and much more!
For more info, visit http://syc.uncc.edu/4NINERK.aspx
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Saturday, October 31
Bank of NC Short Track Series - Harrisburg, NC
Series Changes - Check out the updates:
The 4th Annual Bank of NC Short Track Series kicks off a 4-race series
at the Town Park in Harrisburg, NC on Saturday, October 31st, including
1 double-points race. Again this year we are Racing for a Cause:
proceeds will go to Cooperative Christian Ministry and The Community
Free Clinic to help people in desperate need. There are categories for
all levels of riders, including a new category: Junior Girls. The 0.7
mile course features climbing, a sweet downhill section and 11 banked
turns.
Day races will be Oct 31 and Nov 14.
Night races have been changed to Nov 7th and Nov 21.
November 7th and November 21st will feature Night Racing, so beg, borrow
or buy some lights and try it. There will be music and food at all of
the races. Cyclocross bikes and racers are welcome.
Schedule and full series information is available at
www.charlottemtnbike.com
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Looking for something fun and new, check out
Charlotte Cyclo-Cross Development Series
presented by Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte
N Meck Park in Huntersville, NC
Every Tuesday night under the lights
Mountain bikes welcome!
Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24
Every Tuesday in November
Course Opens for practice at 5:00PM
New Cross Racers: Men CX4 & Women CX 4 @ 5:50pm for 25 minutes
Men CX3/4 and Masters 35+ @ 6:20pm for 35 minutes
CX Open Men and CX Open Women at 7:00PM for 45 minutes
Why Should I Race Cyclocross? IT'S SUPER FUN!
Contrary to popular belief, cyclocross racing is really fun. It's
technically challenging and physically demanding for mountain bikers and
roadies. The effort and skill required to compete elevates your overall
racing fitness and leads to great cardiovascular strength and bike
handling skills.
Cyclocross Courses
The classic cyclocross courses are 1.5- to 2-mile loops on a mix of
paved and off-road surfaces over flat-to-rolling terrain. Due to
darkness at N Meck Park, we will be using a shorter course at the
Charlotte Cross Series. Typically, races lasts an hour plus one lap.
But, what makes cross such a unique and challenging sport is that
courses always include obstacles that force riders to dismount, run
short distance while carrying their bikes and remount the bike.
Come check it out. Even if you don't race, come watch the race as you
can see the entire course from the finish line.
For more info, check www.charlottemtnbike.com
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Other great cycling events around the area:
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2009 NCCX Series - Kicks off this WEEKEND
The 2009 NC CycloCross Series will kick off on Saturday Oct 24 in Cary,
NC.
Check out the site at http://www.nccyclocross.com/
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Saturday, October 24
Plan to join the Hincapie/Gary Fisher/Barkley Team and our friends on
Oct. 24th for the Inaugural Overcoming Obstacles Charity Ride. Proceeds
from this year's ride will go to benefit the programs offered by the
Stanly County Habitat for Humanity. You can choose from either a 100K or
50K route, both rolling through the great roads of Stanly Co. Bring the
family, we will have kids events (face painting, bounce house, games) as
well as great food and fellowship.
Link to flyer:
http://www.rms-events.com/Flyers/overcomingostacles2009therghtone.pdf
You may register in person at the event or also register online
http://pre-reg.com/Users/RacerMain.aspx?Type=1&EventID=349
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Sunday, November 8
Don't miss this USAT - sanctioned event!
Sure to be a hit with runners and cyclists of all levels!
3K Trail Run ~ 14K Mountain Bike ~ 5K Trail Run
(distances are approximate)
The Recon Double Trouble Off-Road Duathlon and Relay - Presented by
Recon Fitness Adventures in Association with Leroy Springs - is a
sprint-distance off-road duathlon (run-bike-run). The course will be
entirely off-road and held on the scenic Anne Springs Close Greenway,
Fort Mill, SC. The course is composed of scenic woods, open fields where
you will get your share of single track running and mountain biking
trails.
This event is for all levels of experience. All you need is a good
mountain bike, a helmet, a pair of running shoes, LOTS of energy and be
ready for a challenging race.
Twelve bridges, two tunnels, one grist mill and many other features.
Date/Time: November 8, 2009 from 9am to 1pm
Location: Anne Springs Close Greenway (Field Trial Barn)
More info and to register:
http://ReconDoubleTrouble.RacesOnline.com
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Sunday, November 8th 2009
Big Stampede Southeast Bike Expo and Swap
The expo/swap is from 9AM until 3PM.Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte,
NC, will host the 2008 Big Stampede Southeast Bike Expo & Swap in the
NASCAR Nationwide Garage located in the infield of the Speedway.
Big Stampede features 25,000 square feet of manufacturers, retailers,
clubs/teams, and individuals buying, selling, and swapping new and used
cycling and triathlon equipment.
For more information check out www.bigstampede.com
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Winter Training Series
We are now rolling into our 6th year of the Winter Training Series. It
has often been imitated but never duplicated! The series is designed to
periodize your training whether you are a beginner cyclist or a seasoned
Professional. The Training series last for 6 weeks for the first series
and 8 weeks for the second series. The first series is designed to
provide you with the perfect balance of fitness, improved bio-mechanics,
pacing, interval based training all under the advisement of a USA
Cycling Coach from the Premier Coaching business, TotalCyclist. It is
high energy, pumping music and a ton of fun (plus we get you fast!).
6 weeks. Weekly however we do skip Thanksgiving week, the 26th.
Starts November 4th @ 5:30pm. You sign up for 1 session a week.
Sessions available:
Tuesday 11:30am/5:00pm/6:30pm
Wednesday 6pm
Thursday @ 6pm
We will offer more if the need is there!!!
Schedule (subject to small changes)
Week 1: Identify cycling limiters
Week 2: Work on all energy systems. Endurance/Climbing/Power etc
Week 3: Turkey Day Fat burn preparation with Hard efforts
Week 4: Racermate Real Course Video. You will literally be riding on a
3d course with others. Amazing!
Week 5: Trust us, you will be tired and fully educated after THIS
session.
Week 6: Winter Training Series 2 Sneak Peek. We hit it all!
Cost 185$!!!
To sign up simply put your deposit here
http://totalcyclist.com/home/virtuemart/76.html
Then go here http://totalcyclist.com/home/index.php?page=schedule to
select your night. Please note there are TWO locations!
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The date for the 12th annual Rocky River Road Club Polar Bear Metric
Century has been set, so mark your calendar for January 9, 2010.
The start location for the 2010 event will move back to Davidson, just
down the road from the old start location. Registration, waiver, route
sheets & directions to the ride will be available in early December at
our website, www.RockyRiverRoadClub.org
Please forward this e-mail to all your cycling friends.
Hope to see you on January 9th, 2010!
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See you on the bike.
Neal
Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc.
2022 Dembrigh Lane
Charlotte, NC 28262
neal-@charlottesportscycling.com
www.charlottesportscycling.com
www.charlottemtnbike.com
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