Richmond Hill Cycling

CBTC 32/37 mile August Liberty Trail ride

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:43:44 +0000

Coastal Bicycle Touring Club ride. August 21, 9:00AM, meet at Holton’s Seafood Restaurant Parking lot. I-95 south to exit 76, next exit past Richmond Hill Highway 17.

CBTC 20/29/40 mile Ft McAllister Ride

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:50:25 +0000

The Coastal Bicycle Touring Club is doing their Ft McAllister ride Saturday May 29 at 9:00AM. Meet at Ft McAllister, I usually just ride there but if you drive park at the boat ramp for free and unload there. It goes from the fort back to 144, around Belfast Keller and back to 144 for a stop at the store to regroup, and then continues down 144 to the marina at Kilkenny for a stop on the river and then returns the same route back to the fort.

CBTC 32/37 mile Liberty Trail ride

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:38:28 +0000

Another Coastal Bicycle Touring Club ride near by but maybe somewhere you’ve never ridden. May 8, 9:00AM, meet at Holton’s Seafood Restaurant Parking lot. I-95 south to exit 76, next exit past Richmond Hill Highway 17.

Cyclist struck by truck on Highway 17

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:33:43 +0000

I heard about an accident yesterday at the local coffee shop involving a cyclist but no details. I didn’t think anyone I knew would be out mid-morning but hated to hear about this. Seems to be someone passing through though, here are the details from Savannah Morning News;

RICHMOND HILL – A bicyclist, riding north on US 17 just south of Richmond Hill, was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck a few minutes before 1 p.m. today.

The cyclist, described by a Bryan County Sheriff Deputy as a middle aged male from Virginia, was transported to Memorial University Medical Center by ambulance for treatment.

While the extent of the man’s injuries is unknown, an official on the scene said he was conscious prior to be taken to Memorial.

The speed limit on the section of highway where the accident occurred is 55 MPH.

The accident is being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol.

Sounds like he’s ok but very little info so far.

Cyclist struck by truck on Highway 17 South of Richmond Hill

CBTC 33 mile Southbridge ride

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:35:08 +0000

Ride with the Coastal Bicycle Touring Club from the Highway 17 Kroger Saturday May 1 at 9:00AM. This is very close by, just a few miles past Wal-Mart from Richmond Hill.

Tybee to Savannah Trailblazers’ Ride

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:29:12 +0000

November 9, 2009

Ride from Tybee to Savannah! Do you ever wonder why it has to be so dangerous to ride a bike between Tybee and Savannah? Wouldn’t it be great to have safe access, and to open up a whole new outlet for locals and tourists to make day trips between Savannah and the beach on a bike? We think so, and we hope you can join us on this ride to highlight the need to make a safe connection. We’ll ride from Tybee City Hall to Savannah with a police escort to keep us all safe. Route covers 22 miles including a quick spin around Tybee to see the sights.

Start and Finish

Tybee City Hall (403 Butler Ave) to Johnson Square in Savannah. Optional transportation back to Tybee will be available for you and your bike. With a loop around Tybee to start us off, the whole ride clocks in at around 22 miles.

The ride is limited to 150 participants, so don’t miss out — register today!

Net proceeds from the ride will go to support the ongoing effort to build the Coastal Georgia Greenway, the master-planned project for 450 miles of multi-use trail in coastal Georgia, although raising awareness is the primary goal of the ride. Part of the proposed trails network of the Coastal Georgia Greenway is a connection between Tybee and Savannah, and the Greenway project needs all of our help to make it happen.

We encourage all to become involved in the Coastal Georgia Greenway project at coastalgeorgiagreenway.org.

15th Annual Cruisin in the Country Bike Ride

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:29:20 +0000

November 14, 2009. If you want to complete a century ride and never have, Cruisin’ in the Country is the choice a cyclist should make.

Hardly any other organized ride offers as many features as does the Claxton-Evans County Chamber of Commerce’s Cruisin’ in the Country. The cyclists’ needs are the foundation of the Chamber’s commitment to this event. Our support services, large volunteer base, foundation of experience and great organization go to making Cruisin’ a success year after year. Our community takes great pride in extending the tradition of Southern hospitality to the thousands of cyclists who have participated and continue to return for “the best ride in Georgia” as Bicycling Magazine stated years ago.

Claxton and Evans County and our neighboring communities look forward to renewing old friendships with those cyclists who have visited in the past and extend a very special welcome to those cyclists who will be joining us for the first time.

For more info and to register visit ClaxtonEvansChamber.com

Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival

admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:53:25 +0000

This is not just a bike ride, but, there IS a bike ride

On October 17, 2009, the American Diabetes Association’s fall campaign takes on a new twist with three exciting sporting events all on one day. The focus is on outdoor fitness and underscores the importance of regular physical activity to good health and the prevention of type 2 diabetes. With Southeast Georgia and Coastal South Carolina’s mild year round climate, what better way to stay fit than to go outside for a walk, a bike ride, or a paddle in our beautiful waterways?

The American Diabetes Association urges individuals at all fitness levels to find a sport they enjoy and to engage in that activity at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.

To promote the Association’s health message, on Saturday, October 17, 2009, walkers, cyclists and kayakers will convene at the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium grounds for the Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival following a morning of fitness activities.

Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, American Diabetes Association’s signature Walk event, invites walkers to form company and family teams to participate in a 3-kilometer walk on a trail along the beautiful Skidaway River. Register now!

Tour de Cure, the Association’s signature cycling event, will feature either a 10-mile or 40-mile ride throughout Skidaway Island and The Landings. This event is open to avid cyclists and newcomers to the sport. Training rides for participants interested in the 40-mile ride will be taking place in advance of the Tour. Register now!

Kayak for a Kure invites paddlers of all abilities to bring their kayaks to Butterbean Beach, where the tide will take them down the Skidaway River for a 3-mile paddle to the UGA Marine Extension Aquarium. Paddling clinics for beginners will be held in advance of the kayaking event. Register now!

The culminating celebration, Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival, will bring together serious athletes and reformed couch potatoes alike, for an afternoon of live music, great food and free health screenings and vendors.

Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes – 9:00 a.m. Registration / 10:00 a.m. Walk
Tour de Cure – 6:30 a.m. Registration / 7:30 a.m. Ride
Kayak for a Kure – 9:00 a.m. Registration at Butterbean Beach / 10:00 a.m. Paddle

For more information, please contact Suzanne Willis at suwillis@diabetes.org or 912-353-8110 ext. 3093.

The Midnight Garden Ride

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:46:08 +0000

Sample the nocturnal sights and sounds of the streets of Savannah from behind your handlebars on the inaugural Midnight Garden Ride.

The Midnight Garden Ride is a non-competitive, nighttime charity bike ride through Historic Downtown Savannah, benefiting the Savannah Bicycle Campaign – a non-profit volunteer advocacy organization working for better bicycling for Savannah and Chatham County. 6 and 12 mile options will wind through historic Savannah under the live oak canopy and a full moon.

For more info and to register visit MidnightGardenRide.com

Historic Savannah Century

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:31:46 +0000

The Historic Savannah Century – A classic cycling experience in the Southeast’s most historic city is coming on Sept 5th and 6th, 2009! This is a two-day event with one ride on Saturday, Sept 5 and the “big” ride on Sunday, Sept 6. This year we have coordinated with Savannah Bicycle Campaign to add a fun benefit ride on Saturday evening.

The Saturday ride is 33 miles through farmland and other rural settings and has a remote start location. The Sunday ride takes you over the 200 ft tall Talmadge Bridge with a magnificent view of the city and Savannah River. Police escort is provided. This year’s Sunday ride starts at the historic restaurant and pub “The Distillery”. There are five ride distance options for the Sunday ride: 25, 37, 56, 69 and 103 miles.

Reserve the weekend on your calendar, or go ahead and register now! Active.com
Other ride info can be found at the event website SavannahCentury.com