Bicycling and Walking in Virginia
July 2007 Event Calendar

Bicycling and Barbeque

Location: Galax

Date: July 14, 2007

Description: The second Bicycling and Barbeque event will be held on the roads in and around Galax on Saturday July 14.

The event is held in conjunction with "Smoke on the Mountain," the Virginia Barbecue Championship. All proceeds from Bicycling and Barbeque go directly to the Free Medical Clinic of the Twin Counties (501.c.3) and are tax deductible.

Bicycling and Barbeque offers four route choices ranging from 25 to 60 miles, including two "challenge" loops. We have fully supplied rest stops, SAG service, free parking and post-ride showers.

Included in your registration is an event shirt and a BBQ lunch (with pound cake). Plan to leave your car in the parking area and enjoy the festival after the ride. This includes a free outdoor concert (last year, The Chairmen of the Board entertained the crowd) and crowning of the state's BBQ champions.

Sponsor: Free Medical Clinic of the Twin Counties

Contact: Fred Mitchell

Address: 934 West Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333

Phone: (276) 238-1670

E-mail: fmitch@adelphia.net.

Web: http://www.galaxoutdoors.com

The Battle of North Valley's Hills

Location: Strasburg

Date: July 28, 2007

Description: Come join us as we traverse the foothills of the famous Shenandoah Valley, which lies between the majestic Massanutten and Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.

The event includes:

• Options for family rides
• 30-, 60-, and 100- mile recreational rides
• Hikes
• Guided walking tours
• Mountain bike tours

These will carry you on a journey through history and focus on some of the Civil War's most famous battles, including

• Fisher's Hill
• Tom's Brook
• New Market
• Cedar Creek
• Hupp's Hill

Part of the ride will carry you across one of Virginia's most charming scenic byways and part of the Civil War Trails. The rest will keep you pumping and coasting through the rolling hills of some of the most breathtaking back road scenery you've ever seen.

Sponsor: Blue Frog Purple Dog

Contact: Margaret

Phone: (540) 465-1972

E-mail: f5@bfpd.com

Web: http://www.forba.org

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