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Tailwinds Cycling Club
Just a bunch of crazy Canucks having a great time on their bikes!
The Pro Shop
Source for Sports
Bartman's shop. A great selection of sporting goods, camping supplies, AND bike
stuff!!!
Sannar Canada
The finest t-shirts and Sports Clothing
AJM International
Canada's Leading Headwear Supplier - Caps for the most
discriminating connosseur
Park Tools
Some of the finest bike tools on the planet, and a fantastic website! Check it out!
CatEye
Cycling computers, lighting systems, and more. I use the Astrale, 'cause it has cadence!
Torelli
Torelli distributes fine bicycle racing frames and bikes by Torelli and Mondonico. We also distribute Vittoria cycling shoes, Parentini clothing, and Torelli parts and
accessories.
Bicycling Magazine
The magazine that really got me into this sport. Check out the website for all kinds of great information - oh, and buy the magazine, too!
Crank Brothers
The latest innovations, great website, fantastic products
Speedplay
Purveyors of fine performance pedals
ProGold, Makers of ProLink Chain Lube
The absolute finest chain lube ever manufactured!
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Breaking News Getting down to the wire here. See below for the finalized itinerary, and check out the sidebar for the list of Supporters - These people and companies have really helped to make the First Union a huge success! Support them, drop them a line thanking them, spread the word! And to get your mouth watering well in advance, Rob's already contacting next year's Supporters! Several of the larger players (Specialized, for one) need a year's notice to get involved in gatherings like this, so he's on the job! Thanks. Rob, for all you're doing! Click Here for The List of Stuff Folks Are Bringing. PKQ has outdone herself in the data mining department! Drop me a line to add to the list. |
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This is the site of the (in)famous "Kickyabutt Tour," held annually for the past four years. MNScott, Kincannondale and Talimena Tammy are intimately familiar with the course - it's coming highly recommended! The location also features great MTB trails at Oachita, very close to QW Lodge - Let's do both! After all, there is no mountain biking. There is no road biking. There is only biking! Click here to see a few photos of the Talimena Scenic Drive area (Gorgeous!!!) |
Queen Wilhelmina Lodge
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Here's a map of the main ride: The Talimena Scenic Drive
| Friday, September 24 | ||||
| Gathering throughout the day, setting up camp/checking into Lodge, etc. | ||||
| 5:00 p.m. | Evening ride - Short spin from the Lodge to Castle Rock Vista and back (about 20 miles return), with stops at the State Line and Pioneer Cemetery, and points in between | |||
| 7:00 p.m. | Pot Luck Pasta Supper - Pasta provided, bring whatever else ya got that goes with pasta, or doesn't go, who cares! Share great food and life stories, install your red tires (so you can go faster), wheelie and granny-gear-sprint contests, and all kinds of carousing and frolicking! | |||
| Saturday, September 25 | ||||
| 8:00 a.m. | Real Canadian Pancake Breakfast - We'll fire up a couple of griddles and whip up some Real Canadian Flapjacks! With Real Canadian maple syrup! And Real Canadian butter! Served by Real Canadians! Really! Bring your own juice/milk/hair of the dog and get the last carbo load before the Big Ride! | |||
| 9:00 a.m. | Depart on the Ride of the Day - Choose the Talimena Scenic Century or join any of the other rides being planned by the local folks. Thanks to Royshiro, MNScott, Kincannondale, and Talimena Tammy for their unselfish contributions. You're the BEST!!! | |||
| 6:00 p.m. | Recovery Round-up - Gather at the campsite for bench racing, sampling recovery drinks and snacks, belly up to the Starvin' Marvin Pot Luck Buffet, and get ready for the evening festivities. | |||
| 8:00 p.m. | BikeJournal Bop Prizes, Prizes, Prizes! Awards for all kinds of goofy stuff, and door prize schwag galore! We'll have a laptop and projector to show Kin's and other's photos/videos of the rides, and just generally kick back for the evening. The festivities will be graciously hosted by Kincannondale, doing his finest David Letterman impression, and Rob01, doing his finest Monte Hall routine! | |||
| Sunday, September 26 | ||||
| Breakfast on your own... | ||||
| 10:00 a.m. | Second Century and More - Depart for another spectacular century, or any number of options. Maybe offer the option of an early shuttle north to do the Three States Ride... Maybe ride to the West End and back, or head down to the flats... | |||
| Some may need to head home today, some may choose to stay. It'll be a great day for winding down or winding up. After the ride eat the left-overs and relax, or pack up and head for home. | ||||