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03-25-2008, 04:07 AM #1
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Tarwheel Century
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03-25-2008, 09:38 AM #2
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April 26 looks to be the start of the season. Locally,there's the Tour de Carroll and the Greenbrier Challenge .
but I might could be talked into it
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03-25-2008, 09:55 AM #3
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I thought you were going to ask about the Tarwheels BikeFest in Hillsborough. Drat
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03-25-2008, 05:54 PM #4
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When's that?
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
I thought you were going to ask about the Tarwheels BikeFest in Hillsborough. Drat
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03-25-2008, 06:09 PM #5
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August - I believe it's the 9th this year. We usually volunteer - we may sweep one of the routes again
It's pretty well organized - usually there's a 30, 60 and 100 mile option.
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03-25-2008, 06:44 PM #6
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I'll look it up and put it in my calendar. I have no organized rides scheduled for August, yet. Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
August - I believe it's the 9th this year. We usually volunteer - we may sweep one of the routes again It's pretty well organized - usually there's a 30, 60 and 100 mile option.
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03-26-2008, 05:30 PM #7
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Not this year, but I've done that ride (not to be confused by the Carolina Tarwheels' Bikefest in August) twice (2003 and 2004), and it might just be the best event I've ever done. The rest stops are awesome! Some of the delicacies you might enjoy are sweet potato biscuits with country ham, fresh fruit sorbet, gorp, and deviled eggs. Unique food and the friendliest volunteers around, plus the FLAT, scenic route make this early-season event an excellent one. It can be windy, though, being near the coast as it is. Originally Posted by tulip
Enjoy -- and please post a report afterwards. I'd love to hear how it is this year!
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03-28-2008, 07:49 AM #8
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I will report, with pictures. I haven't yet decided whether to ride my Luna or my Bike Friday. Still a few weeks to decide (I've been riding the BF more lately) Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
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04-05-2008, 03:08 PM #9
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Tulip!!! Please.....TMI!!! Originally Posted by tulip
"When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler
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04-05-2008, 03:37 PM #10
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It's really a well run event and a good early-season tune-up. Bikeboy and I rode it for 3 years in a row. The country ham and sweet potato biscuits at the Edenton waterfront rest stop are just divine and almost make up for the unrelenting wind - enjoy the ride!
Last edited by KayTee; 04-05-2008 at 03:41 PM.
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04-07-2008, 08:56 AM #11
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BIKE FRIDAY!!! Argh, I'm so embarrassed! Originally Posted by IFjane
Tulip!!! Please.....TMI!!!
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04-07-2008, 04:04 PM #12
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I knew that! Originally Posted by tulip
**ROTFL**
Forgive me, Tulip - I couldn't resist!
KayTee, Jeannierides and I had a great time on Saturday - KayTee and I even did a little Retail Therapy after brunch. Wish you could have been there - next time, ok?
RE: Tarwheel Century - wish we could, but that is my wedding day...maybe next year?
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