Upcoming Events

Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon

Southeast Mountain Bike Marathon Championships September 7, 2008 Start Time 9AM 50 Mile Race

 

Charlotte Sports Cycling is teaming up with the US National Whitewater Center and SouthPark Cycles to host the most exciting endurance mountain bike race of the year.  On September 7, after a hard day on the bike, we will crown 6 women and 6 men champions of the singletrack as this event will be the Southeast Mountain Bike Marathon Championships.  The course will be an 8.4 mile loop on the singletrack trails at the US National Whitewater Center.  We will also have several duo categories for those who want to tackle the event with a teammate.  The Duo categories will not be championship categories but their will be prizes available for the top three teams in each category.  Stay stunned as more info will be available soon on this event.

 

www.charlottemtnbike.com

 

September, 27-28 Bike MS: Greenville, SC

100 mile (Sat), 40 and 75 miles (Sat & Sun)

Register here: http://bikencp.nationalmssociety.org

three routes. two days. one destination. a world free of MS.

Pedal along some of the most beautiful scenery in the

Upstate of S.C., while you enjoy a fully supported, fun

and truly inspirational experience.

The sense of accomplishment that you’ll feel as you cross

the finish line can only be matched by the difference

you’ll be making in the lives of people affected by MS.

Accept the challenge. It will be the most rewarding journey you’ll ever make.

 

INVITATION

to all CABA Members and Friends

Annual Picnic - Celebrate Pending City-Wide Bike Plan Approval

 

 

 

Time /Date: 12:30 – 4:30 pm - Sunday - August 24.

 

Place: Reedy Creek Park – University City / Shelter #4. Rain or Shine.

 

Guest Speakers:  

 

Ken Tippette, City Bicycle Manager and Project representative for the City-wide Bike Plan. Ken will present highlights of the plan.

 

Ann Groninger of Patterson Harkavy LLP will speak on a new program to provide pro-bono legal services for bicyclists.

 

Food:  Please bring food  + drinks to share. Plates and utensils provided by CABA.

Limited pizza donated by Amalfi's restaurant in University City.

 

Voluntary donation:  To cover rental cost - $5.

 

Optional Bike Ride:  Thru the park and beyond  - 2:30-3:30.

 

Door Prizes:

·         "Share the Road" jerseys custom designed by Jake Kilgore of iRIDECycles bike shop in Huntersville. ($65 value)

·         $25 gift certificates courtesy of South Park Cycles on South Blvd…. and more ! !

 

Bring your kids (if you have them).  Bring your friends too ! There is fishing in the nearby

lake, nature paths galore, natural habitats etc.

 

 

RSVP: martinzimmerman8@yahoo.com by August 20 so we can gauge food needs.