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2012 Asheville Ride for Kids

August 26, 2012 in FLetcher, North Carolina

NEW LOCATION, START TIME, AND ROUTE!!!

WNC Ag Center & Fairgrounds
Gate 6
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
FLetcher, NC 28732

Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m.
The escorted motorcycle charity ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine!
When you join hundreds of other motorcyclists for this scenic ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, you'll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF medical research and family support programs!
The ride will end at Lake Lure. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors—the Ride for Kids® "stars" of the day. Award presentations to top fundraisers will follow.
The minimum donation to ride is $35, but the more money you raise, the more premiums you earn. For each $300 you raise, your name will be entered into a drawing for a new Honda motorcycle! (Must be present to win.)
Riders on all makes and models are welcome. Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation gets the majority of their funding from bikers attending this event.

For more information, call 800-253-6530 FREE 800-253-6530 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

 or go the website at -

http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2012/asheville.html


DENTON — A Salisbury man died in a motorcycle wreck on Bringle Ferry Road Saturday night.
Robert Dale Tomlinson, 63, of Harris Granite Road, died at the scene, according to a North Carolina State Highway Patrol report.
Tomlinson’s 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling east in the 600 block of Bringle Ferry Road near Jim Rogers Road when he ran off the right side of the road about 7 p.m., the report said.
The motorcycle struck a large pile of rocks at the bottom of an embankment and overturned. Tomlinson was ejected from the bike.
The report said Tomlinson was wearing a helmet.
Davidson County Emergency Services and Healing Springs Volunteer Fire Department assisted in the wreck.



ROAN MOUNTAIN

ROAN MOUNTAIN
The ride over 6000 foot high Roan Mountain from Tennessee to North Carolina is a well known classic motorcycle route enjoyed by many. There are so many great motorcycle rides found in the surrounding peaks it's usually part of a long day of riding. Here's a "quick" loop ride around the mountain so those on a schedule can enjoy the best of what it has to offer.

The ride starts and ends at the town of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, on US 19 E just 7 miles from the border with North Carolina. Follow TN 143 South into Roan Mountain State Park.

The road will wind along a river then start to climb as you cruise by the picnic sites, pavilions, and campgrounds.In 5.3 miles watch for Cove Creek Road forking off to the right. A small gas station sits across the road from it. Cove Creek Road cuts along a flank of the mountain in a rolling and twisty ride with occasional views of valleys and horizons few ever see. The road gets smaller and smaller as you near the state line and the pavement ends when you reach it.Crossing into North Carolina, there is a 0.3 mile section of road which is not paved, but typically in excellent shape. You're soon on tarmac again, and in the new state the road becomes Hughes Gap Road. Hughes Gap Road flows through a picturesque valley to intersect NC 226. Turn left onto NC 226 and proceed south for 3.9 miles. Turn left again when you reach Fork Mountain Road. Fork Mountain Roads leads you east on a 4.1 mile course through a narrow valley and ends when you reach NC 261. Turn left onto NC 261 to make the last and best leg of the loop with the climb over the mountain. The road twists and snakes through switchbacks as you gain altitude approaching the state line with Tennessee at the crest. There's a parking area here where you can enjoy the views and access the trails out onto the 6000 ft. high balds. It's all downhill into Tennessee from here. There are several good paved overlooks so you can savor the glorious long range views of the Volunteer State. Near the bottom of the grade you'll pass by the gas station across from Cove Creek Road and the remaining ride to US 19E is on familiar turf.(Source from Blue Ridge Rides)

Hanging Rock State Park

With the 4th of July upon us and the temps at least dropping a few degrees, I thought a good short run somewhere would be a great way to begin the celebration day. If you can get out early enough and return to the couch before the mid-day heat, it might be worth it. Depending on where you live in North Carolina, Virginia, or where ever, Hanging Rock, (1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016-7417)  might be a short run or a little bit longer than what you want for the day, but the views are excellent, roads have some awesome turns and twists and are kept up nice, and the parks and recreations have built a nice and cool resting spot half way through the ride loop that gives you a chance to relax by the water and walk around. From Salisbury, NC, give yourself about 4-5 hours to run this if you dont make too many stops for anything but gasoline. Here are some general direction and a map link of the loop.

From Walnut Cove, NC take Hwy. 89 west to Danbury. Turn left at Stokes-Reynolds Hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road 1.5 miles to the park.

From Winston-Salem, NC take Hwy 8 north to Danbury. Turn left at Stokes-Reynolds Hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road 1.5 miles to the park.

From King, NC take Hwy 66 north to Moore Springs Rd. Turn right on Moore Springs then right on Hanging Rock Park Road at the park entrance,

From Stuart, VA take Hwy 8 south to Danbury. Turn right at Stokes-Reynolds Hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road 1.5 miles to the park.

The map give a great shot of the loop and I definately recommend taking some extra time and taking some extra turns and explore the area. I never get lost on a motorcycle, I just find a new way. Enjoy!

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Flickster and Kay

Saturday was a not so great day to ride due to the "Im  in hell type weather", but approximately 35-40 bikes made it to the Flickster poker run. Unfortunautely, I was one of those who did not due to the heat and Im sure many others were the same way. They did come to the after ride get together at the Rock Bottom that  included all you can eat donated food for $3, a 50-50 raffle, prize drawings and donated items raffle. Many businesses supported the event with donations from Starbuck, Dead Ed's, Tilley HD, and Winks to name just a few of the many. The event was very much a success with several thousands being given to support the needs of one family. Flick said he was very happy to feel the love and support of all who involved themselves and felt blessed. Its always awesome and it renews my faith that people do have the ability to set aside their own problems and help out those who are really in need. If I missed some information and you wish to add some, share a comment or 3.



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