Monthly Archives: July 2008

Bikes for Kids Utah Red vs. Blue Time Trial

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: In the spirit of the longstanding University of Utah and Brigham Young University rivalry, cyclists of all ages, abilities and genders can choose sides and race in an individual time trial up the Salt Lake Valley’s famed Traverse Ridge (on South Mountain). Racers’ individual times will be combined to see which “team” – U of U or BYU, has the fastest riders. Prizes for the top three in 11 age categories for both men and women will also be awarded.

The 3-mile time trial has an elevation gain of more than 1,300 feet with 10 percent to 12 percent grades in some locations. The time trial will take place Saturday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m., beginning at the LDS Chapel at 272 E. Traverse Point Dr. in Draper, traveling up Traverse Ridge Road and finishing at Suncrest Market.

Entry fee for the Red vs. Blue Time Trial is a tax-deductible $25.

Start of the ride: 2008-09-20

Start of registration: 2008-07-16
End of registration: 2008-09-19

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Bikes for Kids Dinner and Silent Auction

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: The pre-time trial dinner will be held 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 17 at La Caille at Quail Run (9565 So. Wasatch Blvd) Little Cottonwood Canyon. The evening will include a silent auction, entertainment, dinner and featured guest speakers from the cycling industry. Tickets for the dinner event are $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of ten.

All proceeds from the dinner, silent auction and time trial will help Bikes for Kids Utah provide 1,000 new bicycles, helmets and locks to underprivileged children in Utah.

Start of the ride: 2008-09-17

Start of registration: 2008-07-16
End of registration: 2008-09-16

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Ferst Annual Lewis Grizzard & Catfish Memorial Bike Ride

Location: newnan, Georgia

Description: October 5: Ferst Annual Lewis Grizzard & Catfish Memorial Bike Ride:
The Coweta Ferst Foundation For Childhood Literacy is inviting you to enjoy an Autumn ride through picturesque Coweta County Sunday, October 5. The ride will start at the Moreland Museum and offer 3 options: 12 mile, 25 mile & Metric Century/66 mile. Pre-registration forms must be postmarked by September 26, 2008 or you can register the day of the ride. Rest stops will be provided every 10-15 miles with complimentary refreshments for all participants. For more information call Holly Lewis @ 404-944-7665 or Brenda Washington @ 770-304-1777.

Route: 3 options: 12 mile, 25 mile & Metric Century/66 mile

Start of the ride: 2008-10-05
End of the ride: 2008-10-05

Start of registration: 2008-07-02
End of registration: 2008-10-05

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