Outdoor Chattanooga News And Events

Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Ruth Thompson

Here are upcoming news and events from Outdoor Chattanooga:

National Bike to Work Day May 16
Join Chattanooga's cycling organizations, shops and supporters in celebrating National Bike to Work Day this Fri., May 16, from 7-9 a.m.at the Waterhouse Pavilion in Miller Plaza.

Dozens of local businesses and organizations will be at Miller Plaza offering breakfast, prizes and lots of encouragement for cyclo-commuters.

Neighborhood Rides May 16

Try bicycling to work on a supported group ride from the neighborhoods of Red Bank, St. Elmo, Eastlake, the Southside, Highland Park/Ridgedale, N. Chattanooga and Hixson, via the TN Riverpark. Area bike shops will lead the rides, which start with an orientation at 6:30 a.m. and go to Miller Plaza for National Bike to Work Day. Visit Green Trips Chattanooga or email Green Trips for more information.

Bike to Lunch May 16
Don't have time to try biking to work? Bike to lunch instead. Restaurants downtown and in St. Elmo are offering 10% discounts for customers who show their bike helmet. No cheating! They'll be checking for bicycles, too.

More Outdoor Chattanooga Events

Rapid Learning Kayak Skills Practice, May 14

Come join the Rapid Learning Whitewater Program for our weekly kayak skills practice at Chester Frost County Park this Wed., May 14, with two sessions: 6 and 7 p.m.Bring the whole family and learn the basic skills that you need to paddle the Chattanooga region's beautiful whitewater (and flat water) streams. Your first visit is free. To learn more, email or call Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888.

Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tours Begin May 17

Outdoor Chattanooga and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host our popular, historic bicycle tours of Chickamauga Battlefield beginning Sat., May 17, 9:30 a.m. at the Battlefield Visitors Center. BYO-bicycle or borrow one from the mobile bicycle fleet. Tours run the 3rd Sat. of each month through Oct.
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Featured Community Event

Learn to Row Classes Begin May 19

The Lookout Rowing Club will host its fifth season of adult Learn to Row Classes with four, two week courses beginning on Mon., May 19. Each course will contain 10 classes, happening on evenings and Saturdays. Cost is $200 per person and the course fee may be put toward a membership in the club. All equipment will be provided. Students should be able to swim and should be prepared to wear snug fitting clothes and get wet. To learn more, email Diane Moore or call (423) 718-8685.

More Community Events

Camp Jordan Canoe Trail Cleanup May 15-17

The TN Valley Canoe Club will host a three day Camp Jordan Canoe Trail cleanup, on Chickamauga Creek in East Ridge, Thurs. - Sat., May 15-17. Volunteers on and off the water will be needed to clean up small debris and trash after a professional tree removal company clears big stuff. This is a significant step forward in bringing the creeks into the TN River Blueway. Shifts are available all three days. To learn more and sign up, email Jim Ledbetter.

U.S. Masters 2.4 Mile Open Water Swimming National Championship May 17

Open water swimmers from all over the country will challenge themselves on the TN River downtown this Sat., May 17, for the U.S. Masters 2.4 mile Open Water Swimming National Championship. Championship swimming heats will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. Watch from the Walnut St. Bridge. Commercial and recreational boating will be prohibited on the course from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More Community Events May 15-25

15 Transporting Hope and Community

16-17 Rock/Creek Thunder Rock 100

17 Viola Valley Half Marathon

Chattanooga Tour de Cure

24 VW USA Cycling Professional Time Trial Championships

25 Assault on Stringers Ridge Youth Mtn. Bike Race

26 VW USA Cycling Professional Road Race Championships

U.S. Handcycling Criterium National Championships

More Upcoming Events

May

30 Tennessee Valley Canoe Club Paddle School