Bicycling and Walking in Virginia
September 2007 Event Calendar

Ride in the Heartland

Location: Charlotte County

Date: Sept. 22, 2007

Description: Ride through the rolling countryside of Charlotte County, hunting grounds of the Saponi tribes and home of:

• Gov. Patrick Henry in the 18th century
• Congressman John Randolph in the 19th century
• Ambassador David Bruce in the 20th century

Ride on our own "century" or "metric century" bike routes, or choose from shorter "family" rides.

The ride includes:

• Meals
• Rest stops
• Support and gear (SAG) assistance
• Optional camping spaces

All routes are marked and on paved roads. Routes include the Red Hill National Shrine (Patrick Henry's home) and the Staunton River Battlefield State Park.

There is a new Sunday morning route through beautiful rolling countryside.

Quotes from last year:

• “Everyone was so friendly, hospitable, and helpful.”
• “Perfect course.”
• “Lots of good rest stops.”
• “Scenic, good roads, low traffic.”
• “SAG support was great.”
• “One of the best I have ridden in the past 20-plus years.”
• “Love the shirts.”
• “The ride was well organized, well staffed, and an excellent route to cycle.”
• “Beautiful scenery!”

Sponsor: Charlotte County Spin Club

Contact: Nancy Carwile

Address: 235 Thomas Wood Lane, Cullen VA 23934

Phone: (434) 248-6407

E-mail: ncarwile@hotmail.com

Web: www.bikeheartland.org

Event: 10th Annual Cannonball Century

Location: Curtis Memorial Park, Hartwood

Date: Sept. 30, 2007

Description: Choose from beautiful rides of 35, 62 or 100 miles through the rolling hills of central Virginia. The event features great rest stops, an optional t-shirt with pre-registration and a free post-ride lunch. A registration form can be found on Active.com or the Fredericksburg Cyclists' website: http://www.bikefred.com. Questions - call Morgan at (540) 372-7055 or e-mail morgkell@cox.net.

Sponsor: Fredericksburg Cyclists

Contact: Morgan Jenkins, century coordinator

Address: P.O. Box 7844, Fredericksburg VA 22404

Phone: (540) 372-7055

E-mail: morgkell@cox.net

Web: www.bikefred.com