| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
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On the off chance that interested (loony) cyclists will be in the
Charlotte area on the weekend of the 4th, I'll post the following:
NCTTB - North Carolina Top-To-Bottom
3-4 July 1992 - Charlotte NC
170 miles each way
The ride starts at the SC line near Charlotte, and proceeds northward
(bottom-to-top) to end the day in Virginia in the Blue Ridge mountains
(actually crossing the NC/VA line on the Blue Ridge Parkway). The next
day, riders have the option of cycling back down (with a slight variation
in the route, for variety). If you wish to bike only one way, you may
arrange with a friend to drive one direction, ride the other (switching
off with your friend).
The ride is largely self supporting, but we are arranging one support
vehicle (plus moped). Cue sheet and route map show food stores en route.
The terrain is rolling with flat sections for the first 120 miles,
then a noticeable climb (1000' elev. to 3000' elev.) toward the
Blue Ridge. Most of the route is over quiet county roads.
Accomodation can be found in Galax and Fancy Gap VA (7 and 17 miles from
the VA line, respectively). Fancy Gap is on the Parkway.
Strong riders should easily be able to finish in daylight. Lighting
is suggested for others. Plan to finish in roughly a double-century
time (taking the mountains into account).
UMCA NPC Standard Division credit. Southbound riders may also elect
to return on the 4th or 5th (e.g., if they would like to rest on the
4th or tour the mountains that day).
Several UMCA ultramarathoners have already signed up... so don't delay!
cheers,
-john
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 2329.1 | first running - 3-4 July | SHALOT::ELLIS | John Lee Ellis - assembly required | Mon Jul 06 1992 14:58 | 64 |
| 2329.2 | LJOHUB::CRITZ | Mon Jul 06 1992 17:34 | 6 | ||
John,
I assume you didn't leave Wayne in Fancy Gap, did you? 8-)>
Lucy might not appreciate that.
Scott
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| 2329.3 | Wayne & co. | SHALOT::ELLIS | John Lee Ellis - assembly required | Mon Jul 06 1992 18:36 | 15 |
Scott: Lucy and Wayne had friends visiting them, who drove up
with Lucy, following our course (when they caught us, we got some
valuable drinks and munchies from them!), up to the Parkway, and spent
the night with Wayne at Fancy Gap. Their room was still occupied
and quiet when we headed out the next morning, but I assume they
got back ok.
Wayne said he was quite satisfied with the ride, and he rode
quite well - 18-21 mph on the rolling to flat stretches, as I said.
I was glad to have him along. He did resist my attempt at charming
entreaties to ride southbound the next day, though, claiming he had
had satisfaction enough from riding the one direction.
-john
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| 2329.4 | NCTTB II | SHALOT::ELLIS | John Lee Ellis - assembly required | Tue Aug 25 1992 20:29 | 11 |
FYI, the second running of NCTTB has been scheduled for this weekend,
29-30 August. We've lined up a hand-picked roster of mileage madmen
and -women for this one, plus...
--> Television coverage of the start and first leg!! <--
Yes, it's true (we hope). Stay tuned for a report, plus special
videotape offer, if/when this ride comes off!
-john
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