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The Clinch Mountain Century and
its sister ride, the 6
Mountain Metric, are cycling fundraisers through the valleys and
mountains of Tazewell County, Virginia to support the
construction of the Four Seasons YMCA. The Metric ride is
held each Spring with the Century a few months later during the Fall
season. Both events begin and end at the
Tazewell
Community Hospital in Tazewell, Virginia and include breathtaking views of the Town of
Tazewell, Frog Level area, Thompson Valley and more!
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Clinch
Mountain Century
TBA
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Route Information
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Registration: $30.00
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Sponsor: $250.00
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Check-In: 8:00 AM
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Start: 9:00 AM
Fall 2008 Rides:
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100 Mile Century
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30 Mile Fun Ride
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6 Mountain Metric
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| The 6 Mountain Metric starts from Tazewell Community Hospital
in Tazewell, Virginia and includes 60 miles (approximately 100 Kilometers) of
riding from Tazewell to Marion, VA and back with 7,500 feet in elevation gain.
Held at the same time for casual riders is a "30 mile fun
ride" through Liberty, the Cove, Thompson Valley, down Plum
Creek and back to Tazewell. |
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Clinch Mountain
Century
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| The Clinch Mountain Century begins and
ends at the Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, Virginia.
For 100 miles the cyclists traverse everything from town streets
to steep mountain ascents. Coinciding at the same time
for hobbyists is a "30 mile fun ride" that also begins and ends
at the hospital but is much less strenuous . |
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Comments from previous participants:
- “Great roads, great support, a super ride ….. I’m whipped!”
– Dr. Steve Lutz
- “Great century. I had a lot of fun.”
–
Charles Gallagher, Va. Tech Cycling Team
- “Great course and very challenging. If I am anywhere near
here next year I’ll be sure to come back.”
–
Alec Durrell, University of North Carolina Cycling Team
- “Spectacular scenery over a tough but enjoyable course!”
– Craig Mitchell, University of North Carolina Cycling
Team
- “This was a great event.”
– Matt Janeway, Va. Tech Cycling Team
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