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Sunday August 17, 2008

All Paces 62, 31 & 15 mile rides Covered Bridge Ride Lancaster, PA

Come and enjoy, with us, the Lancaster Bicycle Club's 30th annual Covered Bridge Metric Century, on Sunday August 17, 2008. These 100, 50 and 25 kilometer (62, 31 & 15 mile) rides wind their way through some of Pennsylvania's most famous rural scenery, including six covered bridges. The terrain is rolling with a few hills on the 100K ride and flat to moderately rolling on the 50K & 25K rides. The rewards are stunning vistas of the richest farmland in America. Several TBAers make a weekend of this great event and join the Lancaster Bicycle Club for a Saturday morning ride. Additional information: http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php

Sept 5 – 7, 2008

Challenging rides at multiple paces (up to 60 miles) Skyline Drive, VA

Join us for a weekend of stunning views and tough climbs on and off Virginia’s beautiful Skyline Drive. We set up a base camp at Big Meadows campground and ride the Drive. Plan on camping Friday and Saturday night with rides on Saturday and Sunday. Campsite reservations are recommended. Last year we rode back and forth to Luray, VA on Saturday and some took and optional ride on Sunday. LOTS of challenging climbs! No SAG and food/water is scarce en route, so each cyclist should carry snacks and lots of water.

From: Start at 9am from Big Meadows Campground on Skyline Drive. Meet us there Saturday morning or camp out on Friday night.
Leader: Steve Zeligman, 285-9085, touring@tbarides.org

12th Annual Tour de Canal

September 6-7, 2008

The Tour de Canal is a challenging bike ride fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter. This supported off-road bike ride takes place along the scenic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal starting in Cumberland, MD and ending in Georgetown in Washington, DC.

Riders may choose from three different ride distances:

· 184 miles - Tackles the entire length of the C&O Canal over two days beginning in Cumberland, MD and ending in Washington, DC. It’s the longest off-road charity bike ride in the country.

· 100 miles – Takes in the most scenic stretches of the C&O Canal over two days (50 miles on Saturday; 50 miles on Sunday)

· 20 miles – The Memory Ride is a low-key Sunday afternoon excursion starting and returning to Georgetown. It allows less experienced riders to participate in the fun and join all of the tour riders in the finish line victory party. This is a ride families can enjoy together.

In order to participate in either the 184-mile or the 100-mile ride, riders must complete a 50-mile qualifying ride along the C&O Canal prior to the Tour. A free training ride program is available to help riders prepare for the challenge.

For more information, email Linda.hadley@alz.org or call 703-766-9015 or visit http://www.alz.org/nca/in_my_community_10403.asp.

What: 2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Unity Tour
Who: Armed Forces Cycling Association
When: Saturday and Sunday, 27 and 28 September, 2008, 8am start with pre-ride briefings and registration starting at 6:30am

Where: Day 1 = Fort Eustis to Fort AP Hill /// Day 2 = Fort AP Hill to Walter Reed Medical Center
Why: To support our Wounded Soldiers
How: Detailed ride/registration info and points of contact are available at www.afca.us/events/events.html"

Thank you for your consideration regarding this most worthwhile event.

Very Respectfully,
Bob Ornelaz, Member
Peninsula Bicycling Association
Killer Bees
United States Air Force (Retired)

Oct. 17 – 19 18th annual Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival

Enjoy spectacular cycling in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We have all new routes on Saturday with rides each day for all skill levels from easy family cycling to a challenging century. Delicious food--Saturday (lunch, afternoon apple dumpling social) Sunday brunch. Saturday night dance. Sag support on every route. Visit Grand Caverns (with discount on route), and historic attractions in Staunton and the valley. Family friendly and group discounts. Please check our website www.shenandoahbike.org or call 540-885-2668, fax 540-885-2669

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