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Hot Winter Ride
Noon Departure
Benefiting Young Life Knoxville
2012 Results
- Lots of New friends -
– $2000 donated to Young Life Knoxville Summer Camps -
- 119 Riders - 3798 miles (Mostly enjoyed) – 2 Directionally Challenged Riders – - 4 flat tires – 1 broken chain - 1 Rescue Mission – 15 Beast Pizza’s – 5 gallons of Petro’s Tea -
SUNNY AND CALM WITH LOTS OF FRIENDS.
Young Life will be on hand to assist with registration and snacks.
Escort provided by Knox County Sheriff and Lenoir City Police
Recommended Donation:$20
Choose 54 mi or 22 mi routes. All riders depart at noon sharing the first 9 miles
to Lenoir City. The 54 mile route will cross Tellico dam with the 22 milers looping
back via the dam overlook where we get to climb the only hill on the 22 mile route.
It’s short and sweet with a beautiful view at the top.
Get Ready – Rider Preparation
Bring your bike into West Bicycles for a Season Opener Tune up
– Eat healthy – Stay Fit – Control your winter weight -
What to expect on the ride!
- You will receive an email/facebook/twitter alert by Tuesday before the ride.
- A mild sunny day perfect for bicycling
- Knox County Sheriff escort to the county line
- Lenoir City Police assist in crossing the dam.
- Civilized Pace
- Accurate map / queue sheet for each route
- The route is clearly marked with “Orange” directionals
- Friendly faces – Beautiful “Base Miles Ride”
- Bicycle friendly country roads
- Conveniently located convenience stores on the long route
- Pre-ride gathering with fruit and coffee
- Post ride snacks
