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‘Events’The Freaks helped support the Charleston Riverfront half-marathon this weekend and had a blast riding around the 1000s of runners challenging themselves….good fun times!
The Fat Tire Freaks participated in the Tour de Cure fundraiser ride for Diabetes this weekend. Extreme temperatures and unexpected multiple hill climbs did not break their spirits. A great time was had by all. Waiting at the finish was a great lunch with lots of cold frosty refreshments! Congrats to Luke Farrow for riding and completing his first metric century! Way to go Luke! Riders present were: Not only did all riders have a great ride this year, we were also one of the top fundraiser teams this year! Cheers guys! Pictures: 
Joel’s Blog recap: More Picures!! Start: Luke Don Joel NickL. Finish: Link to all of the pictures: Singles Night #2 was a blast. Race was cancelled on account of rain, but you could not tell from the racers in attendance…. Bloglinks: Joel’s Recap: Pictures: 
The annual Catawba Riverfront Classic was held at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte on June 7th 2009. Riding up from Charleston to represent the Freaks were Brad Phillips and Joel Watson. Congratulations to Brad Phillips for a super-STRONG 2nd place finish with a tree bashing thrown in for an additional challenge. Here is a link to results: Joel’s blog recap at: Give these guys a free beer next time you see them.. Thanks to Robby Bennett for getting Singles Night up n running! If you missed the last one, you need to start planning on attending. It is a quick fun blast! Here is a recap from my blog: Yet another Recap from Joe Pelton’s Blog: Here are updates on some of our locals participating in the many “XC racing” events happening out there… Harbison Race To The River Race#3 in the Southern Classic Series was held on Sunday, April 19, 2009 Brief details of the drag race were that it was fast, furious and fun…Great turnout, great food, prizes and atmosphere… Congratulations to Brad Phillips for his 2nd place finish in Cat 2 Men 30-39 Joel Watson also raced and barely managed to finish the race…looks like maybe his beer and Popeye’s Chicken training diet needs to be reconsidered… Here are MTB Frisbee event pictures from Ryan: Click here for a larger FULL-COLOR slideshow! Thanks Ryan! Here is a little video clip showing some of our moves out on the pitch playing our first ever MTB Frisbee match… The Foster Creek Grand opening party was a total success! There were lots of new faces and lots of known friends in attendance. Tons of fun, great weather, and great trails! Lots of oysters and cold frosty beverages were on hand for all to consume…. Highlights of the the event were:
Here is a little remix for all to see: Click here for a larger slideshow HUGE THANKS TO:Good news!!! Our sponsors: MP Trek Store, Charleston Bicycle Company, Main Street Bicycle Shop, The Hawley Company, and Allen Sports have given generously to our Party on 14 March.
- The cost of the food and drinks will be covered by the cash we have and our sponsors. Donations will be accepted the day of the event to replenish our party/trail fund.
- Prizes will be awarded for at least the top 3 hands in the Poker Run
- The Trek Store will have their demo bikes out
- And the big news!!!! A Door prize of a $200 hitch mounted 4 bike car rack from Allen sports.
Check it out: http://allenracks.com/subpages/productsNew/hitch/545rr.php
If you have not RSVPd to me yet (Joel, Craig?) please do ASAP so we have enough food
Schedule of events:
9:00 Group ride meet at trail head–all level riders welcome
11:00 Bike Friz…mix Frisbee and mountain biking OMG!
11:30 Eat Low Country boil and oysters
1:30 Poker Run
Collin Cell 843-209-0645
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