Saturday, July 19, 2014 -- Renick, WV / Lewisburg, WV
Wheels of Hope-Lewisburg
Hosted by the Greenbrier Valley Bicycle Club benefiting local currently fighting cancer and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
NEW ROUTE ADDED!!! now One Ride . FOUR Routes
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The Wheels of Hope 8th annual ride promises to be the most sublime ride of your life. Our century ride of 112 miles and 9000 feet of climbing will leave you tired but so proud of your accomplishment. We now have a new 31 mile route with many of the best parts of riding in beautiful West Virginia.
2014 Registration
- [ Register Online ] with BikeReg.com
- NOTE: Registration goes up $10.00 after March 1, 2014 & $12 on July 1 2014, so register early and save.
- A free t-shirt (choice of men's or women's cut) will be included for those who register prior to July 1st.
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Friday, July 18, Early Registration Night from 6-7:30 PM at:
Irish Pub, 109 E Washington Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Come to The Irish Pub on Washington Street between 6-7:30 PM to register and enjoy a special price on a Snake-Bite. You may still register the morning of the ride beginning at 6:30 AM.
Ride Routes ... 4 Ride Routes to Choose From [ Course Maps ]
All routes traverse one and two lane, paved country roads and enjoy beautiful farmland views with mountain vistas. All rides begin and end in historic Lewisburg, voted "THE COOLEST small town in America" for 2011 by Budget Travel magazine.
Past year's riders overwhelmingly gave us high marks in a post-ride survey, and the crew promises to give this year's riders more of the same.
- Snake Bite Century
A new challenge this year, the "Snake Bite" travels through 3 beautiful counties; Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers for 106 miles. Filled with challenging hills and total elevation gain of over 4,700 ft. This route will take in some of the most scenic countryside you can imagine. - Asp Burner Metric
For those not wanting to commit to the longer distance, this route will give you a challenging ride with all the beautiful countryside but still give you bragging rights to Snake Run climb!NEW!!!
- Milk Snake 31 mile mid-challenge ride
There is nothing about this ride that cant be milked for bragging: An udderly beautiful ride, a couple of good climbs, history that you ride across, and accomplishment. Its the Creme de la Creme of rides of this length! We offer you this convenient length ride because we listened to you, and you asked for it! - Garter Snake
A fun-filled easy cruise for those just beginning to cycle or those just out for an easy spin with friends and family. There will be a rest stop approximately halfway for this route.
Rules
Approved safety helmets are required! The ride will take place rain or shine. No refunds will be given for any reason.
Raffle ... WIN A NEW BIKE
Win a brand new Cannondale bicycle! Make sure you find the Raffle sale at the registration table. There are some unbelievable items being raffled.
Location ... start and finish
New River Community and Technical College
101 Church Street
Lewisburg WV 24901 ... [ Google Map ]
To Benefit
The Greenbrier Valley Wheels of Hope Ride is an annual fundraiser, hosted by the Greenbrier Valley Bicycle Club, with all net proceeds benefiting Greenbrier Valley residents currently fighting cancer and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).Gifts are meant to inspire hope for emotional, spiritual and physical healing for cancer survivors, with "survivorship" beginning on the day of diagnosis.
| Start Date: | 2014-07-19 Start Time: 8:00am |
| Event Name: | Wheels of Hope-Lewisburg |
| Location(s): |
Renick, WV 24966 Lewisburg, WV |
| Event Type(s): |
Bike Road Tour/Ride |
| Event Distance(s): | 18mi 30mi 60mi 112mi |
| Contact(s): |
Linda Meadows Phone: 304-661-8226 |
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| Offsite URL: | wheelsofhopewv.com |
