Rock the Blue Ridge Bike Ride

10/31/2012

http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog//blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/eco-impact-map.jpg

08/09/2012

For those we haven't been able to reach, there will be no ROCK the Blue Ridge organized ride in 2012, and we apologize to everyone for this. The riding is still great in the NC High Country and we encourage you to still make a trip or two to enjoy the incredible mountain roads of Avery, Burke, and Watauga Counties, not to mention temperatures in the mid 70's. You'll be hard pressed to find a better place to ride in the Southeast in August!

06/08/2012

Ditch the tie. Give dad a gift that changes lives.
http://action.worldbicyclerelief.org/ditchthetie

04/19/2012

Bicycle Day - Ride A Bike! 4/19/12

02/25/2012

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/more/02/24/US-Cycling.ap/index.html

(AP) -- People thought Jim Ochowicz was crazy, or at least overly ambitious, when he first told them about his master plan. He wanted to build a world-class cycling team comprised of Americans who would challenge their European counterparts on their own soil for the first time.

02/22/2012

And another state embraces the power of cycling for tourism, job growth, AND cutting health care cost. Go Iowa! Lets Go North Carolina! Thank You, Spencer Oswald, for sharing what your great home state is doing. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012302130011

Wax poetic about fresh air, good times and great health from a bicycle ride, but cycling advocates know what public decision-makers say. Show me the money. Now they can.

02/17/2012

Beech Mountain, N.C. -- This year, USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships will be held at Beech Mountain Resort July 18-22.

On March 10, 2012, Beech Mountain Resort will host their first Dual Slalom qualifier for the national competition. To sign-up for the event, please visit http://bikereg.com and call the group sales office at Beech Mountain Resort for more information. 828-387-2011 ext 205.

"We are excited to introduce this event to the winter calender. It shows the commitment to moving forward with the bike progression and showcase the sport to the winter clientele," said Ryan Costin, general manager of Beech Mountain Resort.

The Dual Slalom course was designed and crafted in 2011 by Christopher Herndon of Brevard, N.C. Danny Cesare of Brevard, N.C. will join Herndon to prepare the course and facilitate the qualifier.

Awards will be presented in the View Haus after the race, followed by a party and live bands.

02/01/2012

IF you haven't already, its time for cyclists and pedestrians to take action with your congressmen/women and the deadline is this week. Here is an easy way to do so:
http://www.capwiz.com/lab/issues/alert/?alertid=60929976&type=TA

House Bill Reverses Decades of Progress on Bike/Ped

12/09/2011

A lot of buzz this AM on http://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/outdoor-blogs/editors-blog/blue-ridge-parkway-closed-to-cyclists/ Apparently there are two issues for cyclists and the Parkway that this blog post combines: 1. the General Management Plan for the BRP which has open comment till Dec 16th - and cyclists by all means should use their voice here, though at no point have these discussions to my knowledge mentioned not allowing cycling on the Parkway; and 2. A legislative bill that has been introduced in Washington that would forbid cycling in all National Parks. We have more lead time to address the 2nd issue, but the stakes are MUCH higher. More info to follow...

The Blue Ridge Parkway is the single most popular road for bicyclists in the Blue Ridge. Cyclists cherish the Parkway’s 469 scenic miles from Shenandoah to the Smokies. Even Lance Armstrong pedaled the high-elevation road during his Tour de France

12/09/2011

A lot of buzz this AM on http://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/outdoor-blogs/editors-blog/blue-ridge-parkway-closed-to-cyclists/ . Apparently there are two issues for cyclists and the Parkway that this blog post combines: 1. the General Management Plan for the BRP which has open comment till Dec 16th - and cyclists by all means should use their voice here, though at no point have these discussions to my knowledge mentioned not allowing cycling on the Parkway; and 2. A legislative bill that has been introduced in Washington that would forbid cycling in all National Parks. We have more lead time to address the 2nd issue, but the stakes are MUCH higher. More info to follow...

04/04/2011

One more reason to ride

03/12/2011

A interesting read for we self-medicators.

Adam Leibovitz is conducting a startling, risky and groundbreaking experiment that could transform the way doctors treat ADHD: He's pedaling his bicycle

08/27/2010

Would you believe the forecast for ROCK the Blue Ridge's inaugural bike ride on Sunday is Mostly Sunny and in the 70's? Yes Sir, Because that's how we roll...

08/27/2010

Front page of the Mountain Times = ROCKIN' Great Story about a ROCKIN' Great Ride

The Mountain Times - News Story

08/24/2010

Blue Jerseys that ROCK the Blue Ridge

08/24/2010

Jerseys that ROCK the Blue Ridge

08/24/2010

http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20100819/OUTDOORS/308190008/Biking-the-Blue-Ridge

Nancy Lux marvels at the stunning bike routes in her extended Haywood County backyard.

08/23/2010

what its lookin' like around here now...