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cyclist at Woodfork

 SATURDAY & SUNDAY
September 26 & 27, 2009

“5th Annual”
Ride in the
Heartland

2009

REGISTRATION and PHOTOS pages are updated

A bike ride event for
cyclists at all proficiency levels
Century
 Metric Century

New Route for Family rides includes treasure hunt

 

Charlotte Court House, Virginia


CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAP
CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE IS ON VA RT 40,
10 MILES WEST OF WHERE RT 15 & RT 360 INTERSECT 
AT KEYSVILLE IN "SOUTHSIDE" VIRGINIA

(See map at left and in detail on the "Travel Information" page)
(Registration, Schedule, other information:
select link at the top of this page)
 COMMENTS from previous rides:

F“One of the best I have ridden in the past 20+ years.”
F“We had a TERRIFIC time!”
F“Perfect course.”
F“We felt extremely welcome to be there, and everything was top notch.”
F“Everyone was so friendly, hospitable, and helpful.”

SATURDAY SEPT 26, 2009
Patrick Henry Century (101 miles)
Red Hill Metric Century (67 miles)

NEW ROUTE
Railroad Route (28 miles) - terrain is somewhat less "up and down" along the railroad;
TREASURE HUNT clues for riders.

Railroad Route "treasure hunt":  riders will collect parts of their ride souvenir as they follow clues along their route.  An extra "challenge" for extra fun.

Century and Metric Century rides include Red Hill Shrine (Patrick Henry home)   Century and Metric Century riders will also have souvenir pieces, at the Middle School, at the end of their ride

SUNDAY, SEPT 27, 2009
Statesman Family Ride. Cub Creek Church area, Phenix, Hillcross Road. (29 miles--shorter if you wish.)
Walking & Driving Tours, Red Hill and Staunton River Battlefield Park open to visitors

MEALS.....SPECIAL REST STOPS......
TENT & CAMPER SPACE (also sheltered space if rainy).....SAG.....SHOWERS
MARKED ROUTES on PAVED SURFACES

Contact: ncarwile@hotmail.com
.......................434-248-6407

 COMMENTS
from previous rides:

FLots of good rest stops.”
F“Scenic, good roads, low traffic.”
F“SAG support was great.”
F“The ride did a good job of show-casing the county and its people.”
F“Love the shirts.”
F“The ride was well organized, well staffed, and an excellent route to cycle.”
F“Beautiful scenery!”
F“Great! Beautiful!
Loved it!”

 
  This year our ride registration fee
will help support
The Museum of Charlotte County
and
Charlotte Adult Learning Center