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Lance Armstrong
It's Not About The Bike
"Boone was high in the Appalachians on the route of the old Tour Du
Pont,
and I had fond memories
of it. I had won the
Tour Du Pont twice there,
and I had spent many afternoons cycling
and suffering on its biggest peak, Beech Mountain, which was the crucial
climbing stage of the race."
A 5 mile Running Road Race
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Beech Mountain Becomes Center for High Country Cycling Races
High Country Tour De Life, May 14, 15, 16 2010
Friday: Beech Mountain Time Trials
Saturday: Boone Road Race
Sunday: Newland Crits Visit
Americas Most Brutal Cyclocross Race
September 25, 2010
Three Peaks Challenge
For more information or to register for these events please visit
www.pirateraceproductions.com.
Explore Beech's
Backside
Group Mountain Bike Excursion
Join us from the Buckeye Recreation Center on Friday, June
18th as we explore Beech's Backside on the Group mountain Bike Ride.
While portions of
the ride may be somewhat technical, the majority of the terrain
is suitable for riders of all abilities. As always on Beech Mountain,
be ready for a climb, gorgeious scenery, lots of local flora and
fauna, and awe inspiring water works!
The ride will leave
Buckeye Recreation Center at 2:00 pm.
Take a Ride to Twisted Falls
Saturday July 31, 2010
A fun filled afternoon of bike riding, hiking, picnicking and swimming.
We will be hosting a SUPPORTED group mountain bike
ride from the Recreation Center to Twisted Falls. The trip will be
roughly 13-14 miles round trip, or for those of you that decide to
only ride to the falls, 7 miles. We will provide water, ride support,
and optional transportation back to the Recreation Center if needed.
Contact the Buckeye Recreation Center for more details
at 828-387-3003 or www.townofbeechmountain.com |
Welcome
to Beech Mountain, eastern America's highest town (elevation 5506 feet),
where you can follow the route of Lance Armstrong and the Tour Du Pont or
enjoy 50 miles of great riding on the town's road bike routes. Beech is a
bikers mountain offering something for everyone.
Annually, hundreds of
bikers ascend the south side of the mountain from Banner Elk to the site
of the Tour Du Pont finish line. A climb in elevation of 1400 feet in
three and half miles, the Beech Mountain Parkway offers a great route most
of the year.
Once on Beech, a variety
of great biking awaits you with the town's 51.20 miles of paved bike routes.
All routes begin at the visitors center, adjacent to the town hall.
You will retrace routes
used by Lance Armstrong when he trained on the mountain. While most routes
are through residential neighborhoods, others will take you by Buckeye
Lake and the town's new recreation center. Traffic is usually minimal and
Beech's 25 mph speed limit is a positive for cyclists.
 If you live close by and
can ride up for a day, Beech can offer cool summertime temperatures (72
degrees is our usual high in June through August), beautiful views and
great riding.
If you would like to come
up for a weekend or more, the Chamber of Commerce (828-387-9283 or www.beechmtn.com)
can help you plan overnight accommodations and dining suggestions.
For a short ride, a great
hill climb, or a weekend of biking . . . Come on up to Beech!
Ride
Beech Mountain 2010 Bike Schedule
| May 22 |
Around the
Block |
7.55 miles |
| June 19 |
Buckeye
Lake Loop |
13.94 miles |
| July 24 |
St. Andrews
Loop |
approx. 15 miles |
| August 21 |
Pinnacle Ridge
Loop |
7.94 miles |
| September 18 |
Around the Mountain |
22 miles |
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Take a Tour of Beech
Mountain Routes
Around the Block
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