Our downtown Thursday evening bicycle rides are proving very popular and there are only two more weeks for our downtown kayak tours. See below.
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~Cogs and “Dogs” Bicycle Ride July 30
Outdoor Chattanooga will host a leisurely downtown bicycle tour, followed
by hot dogs on Thurs., July 30, 5:30 p.m., at our facility in Coolidge
Park (200 River St.). The five to ten-mile guided bicycle ride will take
participants through Chattanooga neighborhoods, historic areas, and
business districts. After the ride, the group will go to a north shore hot
dog eatery to chow down. The ride is open to adults and children 16 and
older when accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 for riders with their own
bicycles, $15 to rent an 8-speed cruiser from the Outdoor Chattanooga
Mobile Bicycle Fleet. Price does not include dinner. Call (423) 643-6888
or [ mailto:minya@outdoorchattanooga.com ]email Minya James to learn more
or reserve a bicycle.
~Bike2Work Aug. 7
Join Chattanooga’s bicycle commuters for free coffee and traffic tales at
the monthly [ http://www.bikechattanooga.org ]Bike2Work breakfast, Fri.,
Aug. 7, from 7 to 8:30 a.m., on the south end of the Walnut St. Bridge.
Experienced commuters, first-timers, or people interested in trying
bicycle commuting are welcome. Contact Minya James at (423) 643-6888 or
via email at [ mailto:minya@outdoorchattanooga.com
]minya@outdoorchattanooga.com for more information.
~Only Two More Weeks for Downtown Kayak Tours
Outdoor Chattanooga’s [ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/1624.htm
]downtown kayak tours will continue every Thurs., Fri., and Sat. morning
at 9:30 a.m. through Aug. 15. The beginner-friendly tours last
approximately two hours and take participants around downtown Chattanooga
on the Tennessee River. Cost is $35 for adults 14 and older and $25 for
children ages 8-13. Pre-register online with a credit card or call (423)
643-6888 to register with cash or check.
~Registration Open for 3rd Annual TN River Blueway Canoe and Kayak Race
Kayakers and Canoeists of all skill levels can now register for the third
annual [ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/1673.htm ]Tennessee River
Blueway Canoe and Kayak Race, happening on Sat., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. on the
Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga. This year, pre and post-race
activities will take place at Outdoor Chattanooga’s new building in
Coolidge Park. Paddlers may opt for a 2-mile or 6-mile course, which
starts and finishes at Ross’ Landing. Mail-in registration is now open.
Online registration will be open soon. Call (423) 643-6888 or email [
mailto:ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com ]ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com to learn
more.
Events
~Greenway 5-MileTrail Race Aug. 8
The [ http://www.runintheboonies.org/ ]Boonies Wilderness Trail Running
Association and Rock/Creek will host the Greenway 5-Mile Trail Race on
Sat., Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. at Greenway Farm in Hixson, TN. The short race is
perfect for people who are new to trail running and or who would like a
short sprint in the woods. Cost is $10 without a technical tee shirt, $25
with a shirt and proceeds benefit the Boonies. [
https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=385 ]Online registration is open
for runners and volunteers.
~Missionary Ridge Road Race Aug. 8
Sat., Aug. 8 will be the 36th annual running of the John Bruner Memorial
Missionary Ridge Road Race. Net proceeds from the race will go to the
Chattanooga American Red Cross and to Team Bruner for running
scholarships. The 4.7 mile, shaded course with rolling hills runs atop
Missionary Ridge, beginning and ending at Bragg Reservation. [
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1768421&assetId=d720a020-4fed-4a7c-8ed4-cd3d7339e2a9
]Register online or visit the [ http://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org/
]Chattanooga Track Club for more information.
Adventures
~Chattanooga Bicycle Club Beginner Road Ride Aug. 1
The [ http://www.chattbike.com/ ]Chattanooga Bicycle Club will host a
beginner road ride at Chickamauga Battlefield on Sat., Aug. 1, at 9 a.m.
The ride will begin with a 7-mile, flat loop, then if participants are up
for more, the leader will expand the route to a larger loop that includes
some small hills. All participants should have a bike, helmet, water
bottle, questions about biking, and a smile. Participants should meet at
the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitors Center no later than 9 a.m. Contact
ride leader [ mailto:adamboothby@comcast.net ]Adam Boothby at (423)
802-3729 for more information.
~SORBA Mtn. Bike Ride at Harrison Bay Aug. 8
The [ http://www.sorbachattanooga.org/ ]Chattanooga chapter of the
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association will host their monthly "relaxed"
ride at Harrison Bay State Park on Sat., Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. Harrison Bay's
beginner-friendly, 4.5-mile loop trail is a perfect opportunity for
beginners to try single track mountain biking. For more information, call
ride leader Brian Grow at (423) 653-6022.
Chattanooga Hiking Club Planned Activities
~Lula Lake Dayhike Sat., Aug. 1
A 4.5-mile hike at [ http://hiking.chattanooga.net/next.htm#AUG1 ]Lula
Lake Land Trust features spectacular views of Chattanooga Valley and lunch
by Lula Falls. For specific times and directions, email leader [
mailto:hikerc@att.net ]Kendra Cross.
~Bob Stratton Bald Day Hike Aug. 8
A vigorous 9-mile day hike in the Citico/Slickrock Wilderness. Bob
Stratton Bald sits at over 5,000 ft. The hike will feature sharp elevation
gains, rocky trail, and spectacular scenery. For specific meeting time and
directions, email hike leader [ mailto:bjpetty@chattanooga.net ]Betty
Petty.
Soddy-Daisy Chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association
~Explore Frozen Head S.P. Aug. 1
A day of exploratory hiking on the Cumberland Trail at [
http://www.tennesseetrails.org/soddydaisy.php ]Frozen Head State Park from
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The segment of trail to be explored will be
selected upon arrival at the state park. For more information, contact
hike organizer [ mailto:don.deakins@gmail.com ]Don Deakins. at (423)
842-3140.
~Lookout Mtn. Hike Aug. 8
Hike the Lookout Mountain's trail system from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hike
will explore parts of the Kiddie, Skyuka, Gum Springs, and Upper Truck
Trails to go from the Chattanooga Nature Center to Cravens House and back.
For specific directions. contact hike leader [
mailto:cswoerner@bellsouth.net ]Caroline Woerner.
News
~Some Common Sense on Road Bicycling from Adventure Cycling
Here’s a really good perspective on road bicycling from [
http://www.adventurecycling.org/mag/index.cfm ]Adventure Cyclist Magazine.
Columnist John Shubert writes about [
http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/200905_Machismo_Schubert.pdf
]“Macho Talk and Wimp Talk” and how it hurts cycling.
Oregon Manifest Design Challenge
Attention, bicycle frame builders. If you think you can design a frame
that is tough enough to handle the rigors of daily commuting and look
really good, then check out the [ http://www.oregonmanifest.com/ ]Oregon
Manifest Design Challenge. Entered bicycles will be put forth before a
panel of bicycle and design experts who will judge the entries based on
specified performance, functional, and aesthetic criteria. Then, the
entered bicycles can compete in the Constructors Race, a 77-mile on and
off-road race with dirt, gravel, elevation climbs, and urban technical
trials.
Can You Save $$ by Bicycling to Work?
The [ http://www.adventurecycling.org/ ]Adventure Cycling Association
steers us toward this very cool cost calculator from [
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/bike/index.php ]Kiplinger. Plug in your
work commute miles, parking fees, and tolls to see how much you can save
by riding to work.
Employment
The Adventure Cycling Association is searching for an individual or
company to serve as their [
http://www.adventurecycling.org/whoweare/employment.cfm ]advertising
representative. Primary responsibility will be to sell advertising for the
flagship magazine, "Adventure Cyclist," along with ads on their website.
Adventure Cycling is open to proposals from either independent contractors
(on commission) or from individuals who would prefer to work on the
Adventure Cycling staff on salary plus commission with benefits. Please
submit your proposal and a current resume by August 11, 2009.
Website of the Week
Former Olympic kayaker and journalist Joe Jacobi focuses on
environmentally-responsible economics at [ http://goldtogreentv.com/
]GoldtoGreenTV.
Last Week’s WebSite:
Tennessee’s bicycle laws are now online, at the [
http://www.tntrafficsafety.org/htm/Laws/cbslaw.htm#55-8-172 ]Tennessee
Traffic Safety Resource Service.
Coming Up . . .
August
15 [
https://dnbweb1.blackbaud.com/OPXREPHIL/EventDetail.asp?cguid=1767F6A5-C4A5-469C-9235-65955E460E4C&eid=22948&sid=B1D5B172-E8D8-4CD3-ACAD-451A4FC45ED4
]Touring Kayak Clinic
[ http://strongadventurerace.com/ ]YMCA Strong Adventure Race
19 [
https://dnbweb1.blackbaud.com/OPXREPHIL/EventDetail.asp?cguid=1767F6A5-C4A5-469C-9235-65955E460E4C&eid=22949&sid=00001E20-81ED-4383-8919-52545BEDEF4F
]Women on the Water
22 [ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/ ]Chickamauga Battlefield
Bicycle Ride
[ http://www.sceniccitymultisport.com/ ]Booker T. Adult and
Youth Triathlons
23 [ http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=8889 ]Booker
T. Mountain Bike Race
29 [ http://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org ]Raccoon Mtn. 5K and 10K
September
4 [ http://www.bikechattanooga.org/ ]Bike2Work
5 [
http://www.saulraisin.com/sitemain/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&Itemid=43
]Raisin’ Hope Ride
12 [ http://www.openarmscare.org/oacf/ ]Open Arms Bike Challenge
19 [ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/ ]Chickamauga Battlefield
Bicycle Ride
[ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/ ]TN River Gorge Overnight
Kayak Trip
20 [ http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=6339
]Augustus Ford 10K/5K Race
26 [ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/ ]TN River Blueway Canoe and
Kayak Race
27 [ http://www.chattanoogaraceforthecure.com/ ]Komen Race for the
Cure
October
2 [ http://www.bikechattanooga.org/ ]Bike2Work
3 [ http://www.rockcreek.com/stumpjump/ ]Rock/Creek Stump Jump 50K
[ http://www.chattbike.com ]Sequatchie Valley Century
[ http://www.tennesseeriverrescue.com/ ]Tennessee River Rescue
[ http://www.chattanoogaprostatewalk.org/ ]Chattanooga Classic
Prostate Cancer Walk
6 [ http://adoptiontour.org/ ]The Adoption Tour
10 [ http://www.chattanoogaheadrace.org ]Chattanooga Head Race
[ http://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org ]Joe Johnson Run for
Mental Health 10K
17 [ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/ ]Chickamauga Battlefield
Bicycle Ride
[ http://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org ]Signal Mtn. Road Race
and Pie Run
24/25 [ http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/ ]Dam to Dam Paddle
29/30 [ http://www.southeastwaterforum.org/news/item.asp?id=456
]Southeastern Water Trails Forum
November
6 [ http://www.rockcreek.com/upchuck/ ]Upchuck 50K Trail Race
[ http://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org ]Chickamauga Battlefield
Marathon, ½ Marathon & Jr. Marathon
7/8 [ http://www.headofthehooch.org/ ]Head of the Hooch Rowing Regatta
December
12 [ http://www.chattanoogatrackclub.org ]Wauhatchie Trail Run
19 [ http://www.rockcreek.com/lookout/ ]Lookout 100K & 10K Trail Race