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Biking Biking (the type without
a motor, that is...) is a feature of this fitness-oriented
site because it has such benefit potential for so many people.
The cost is (or can be) quite low, most folks have access to good
roads or trails, it eliminates most of the structural stresses that
may hinder, compromise, or even debilitate runners, it offers
low intensity training for those with low fitness yet can be a
challenge to the most competitive athlete. It's a way to see
the beautiful countryside, to just economically and ecologically get
around, to meet friends, to relax, to re-juvinate. A fun
social time, or a quiet alone time for introspection, meditation, or
prayer. Links to good articles, resources, and local clubs
are also featured. And, although BRCC does not currently sponsor its
own club, I am hopeful that with enough interest the readers of this
section show..through responses to my e-mail...that we may someday
have one! AREA CYCLING CLUBS
(most post local ride info as well) New River Valley Bicycle Club
(Blacksburg, VA based)
http://eteamz.active.com/nrvbike/index.cfm
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Club (Harrisonburg/Bridgewater based)
http://www.svbikeclub.org/
Milepost Zero Bicycle Club (Waynesboro Based)
http://www.milepostzero.homestead.com/
Team Dead Last ("don't take it too seriously"
type
bikers)
TDL has a wonderful reputation for drawing the most fun out of every
available bicycle event, during which they've consistently
reinforced the true meaning of the Club name. There are no
dues and no meetings. The basic requirement is social aspects
over competition, although members ARE allowed to occasionally
finish in front of outside riders, preferably if those outside
riders are under 5 or over 90. For more information, just
e-mail the local rep:
wrightj@brcc.edu
(We have no fancy website, as lack the requisite funding. And probably
brains as well. However clicking on the links below will be
entertaining if not enlightening!)
TDL Policies and
Procedures and Such
Pictures from
2008 Bike Virginia (Bristol)
Rest
Stop
Gang atop Holston
River Dam
Chillin at
end of ride
AP Carter homeplace
AP Carter Store
AP Carter Piano
Singer at
Damascus
Glenn emerges from
LADIES room
On Holston River Bridge (Tressell)
AREA RIDES (most are annual events)
Shenandoah Fall Foliage Festival October:
click on three links below
SFFF Oct. local
vol.entries.doc (volunteer/discount entries for
local riders)
www.shenandoahbike.org
fallbikefestival@comcast.net
http://www.shenandoahbike.org/
Tour
de Valley: Waynesboro, Va, always the Sunday of Labor day weekend:
http://milepostzero.homestead.com/TDV.html
Artie Levin Memorial
Rides
2007 Artie Levin Century Rides-only 19 days away.htm
Artie brochure and registration for e-mail.pdf
Bike Shenandoah: Harrisonburg, VA: 3rd
Saturday in September
http://www.bikeshenandoah.org/
Bike Virginia: A terrific, well supported, annual
5 day tour of varying areas of our beautiful state
http://www.bikevirginia.org/
Queen City (Staunton, VA) Century May 18, 2008
Queen
City Flyer
Queen City
Registration Form
Queen
City Brochure
Tour de Chesapeake (Matthews, Virginia, May
16,17th 2008)
This is a nice, scenic, flat, low-key, well-supported
event..lighthouse, dolphins, etc..start is just east of Glouchester,
North of Newport News..
http://www.bikechesapeake.org/
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