Up and Over

That's Athens resident Angie Buckley (above, left) wearing an Athens Bicycle jersey while she climbs up Alpe d'Huez in France! Angie got to ride that awesome climb, plus a bunch of other mountains, when she participated in a Trek Travel tour (Classic Climbs of France with Kevin Livingston) in August. They covered about 235 miles in five days of cycling, with more than 35,000 feet of elevation gain. In addition to Alpe d'Huez, Angie climbed the Col de la Forclaz, Col de Leschaux, Col des Aravis, Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier and the Col du Lautaret. She said it was a blast. Stop in the shop to find out about other tours offered by Trek Travel.

— Meredith, Oct. 18, 2006

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Upcoming Events

Oct. 28: Jim's Blood Bath
Athens
Dress to impress for this scary MTB time trial. Terrifying switchbacks, blood-curdling downhills and pain-inflicting climbs. But really, it's just a few minutes of fun in the woods. Click here for more info.

Nov. 11 & 18: Trail Maintenance at Lake Hope State Park
Zaleski
Back in 1998 the Athens Bicycle Club built its first trail, Sidewinder, at Lake Hope State Park. Now Sidewinder needs your help -- several areas of the trail need some lovin'. If you've ever had fun on the trails at Lake Hope, it's time to give back by swinging some tools. Meet at the dam parking lot at 10 a.m. Bring work gloves, boots, snack and water. Questions? E-mail info@athensbicycleclub.org.

Nov. 17-19: Road Bike Training Clinic
Marlinton, W.V.
Improve your knowledge of road cycling. Training zones, proper intensity, sprinting, power drills, drafting, cornering, echelons, pace lines, descending and group riding are just some of the things professional racers and coaches will help you work on. Hosted by the Dirtbean Hale. For more information vist dirtbean.com.

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Update 10/9: He made it!!!!! Click here for the final installment in Ryan's journey.

Just like Lewis said to Clark on their cross-country trip: "You can do it, buddy!" Our friend Ryan Curtiss is bicycling across the country, hauling his gear in a B.O.B. trailer. He left Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 8.



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