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The Queen Stage. 90 miles, 11,000 feet of climbing. Joined by South Carolina masters champion Scott Miner. I know I said that the other days were the greatest, but this was THE greatest.

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We made it to Asheville, after the greatest day of cycling in all the history of the world. Seriously. Little Switzerland, Parkway, ascent up Mount Mitchell, 50 mph gusts, slight climb to Craggy Gardens, then 15 miles of bliss into Asheville. Mike B has ridden a bike alot, for years, proclaimed that his was his [...]

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Taking a breather to open up the computer, after an hour in the hot tub of course.   It’s Thursday afternoon, and two rides down. Day One, the crew assembled at Chetola in Blowing Rock, NC.  After a few introductions, wheels up.   A perfect afternoon ride up Route 221 to Linville and then down [...]

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Whoa.  Who knew we would have so much interest in the two scholarships for our upcoming Tour of the Blue Ridge?!  Almost 70 comments to the blog post, in addition to a emails, calls, and nudges on the street.  It has been a very difficult decision, but the scholarship recipients are: Arleigh Jenkins, Rachael Bronson, [...]

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A Quantum Leap Forward In 2008, the three-year lobbying effort by advocates across South Carolina finally paid off with the passage of reformed bicycle traffic safety laws. According to advocates, this reform launched South Carolina into the modern age of traffic law by allowing bicycles equitable treatment as legitimate users of the road. With the [...]

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Handle With Care In most settings, bicyclists travel at a slower speed than cars, so motorists will often need to pass a bicycle user to arrive at their destination efficiently and safely. The one concept that motorists need to remember when passing or overtaking a bicycle is to be cautious and to maintain a safe [...]

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Obey Traffic Signs and Signals When riding a bicycle, you must obey all stop signs and lights as you would when driving a car. Bicyclists should act as drivers of a motor vehicle. This means obeying the rules of the road just as you would when driving a car. Traffic signs and signals are not [...]

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Lights Aren’t Just Christmas Decorations It isn’t news to anyone that bikes are smaller than cars. They don’t take up as much space on the road, and they’re also harder to see. In South Carolina, the law says bikes must be equipped with a white front light and a red rear reflector at night or [...]

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It feels good to be a cyclist this morning! We are still buzzing from the CHS and CLT Rides of Silence last night.  Great turn out in both cities, with many riders showing up for their fifth straight year.  Riding in the streets, in mass, in silence, is such a powerful experience.  Especially when you [...]

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