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BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLINIC: Learn the basics of drive train adjustments and brake systems each Tuesday at Ski Country Sports on Merrimon Avenue. Call ahead for more information, 254-2771.
CASUAL ROAD BIKE RIDE: A brBC ride meets 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. The two-hour ride covers 16-25 miles. No ride if inclement weather. Meet at Fletcher Community Park at 4005 Hendersonville Road on the first Tuesday of each month. Meets at Liberty Bicycles at 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, on other Tuesdays. Call Claudia at 274-2453, e-mail at claudianix@libertybikes.com or visit www.blueridgebicycleclub.org.
FLETCHER BLUE SKY ROAD RIDE: A brBC ride begins at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Different route each week ranging from 20-35 miles, casual pace of 13-15 mph. Lunch afterwards. Meet at Fletcher Community Park on Howard Gap Road. Call 696-0877 or e-mail johnl9@mchsi.com.
BURNSVILLE METRIC 2008: Metric century ride through Yancey and Mitchell counties on Saturday. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., Burnsville Town Center; ride begins at 9 a.m. from the town square. Cost is $35. Visit www.burnsvillemetric.com or e-mail rraskin@yancey.main.nc.us.
LEDGES PARK ROAD RIDE: A brBC ride at 9 a.m. Saturdays. Meet at Ledges Park for a ride along the French Broad River to Marshall for coffee. Average speed is 17 mph over about 35 miles. E-mail Jones Byrd at jbyrdlaw@charter.net or visit www.blueridgebicycleclub.org.
BEATING THE BOUNDS: Annual bicycle event begins at 9 a.m. today, at Pack Square in downtown Asheville. The ride is open to all experienced bicyclists, start and end at Vance Monument and travels 64 miles to the four boundaries of Asheville lying east, south, west and north. All riders must wear a helmet. Visit www.blueridgebicycleclub.org for more details.
BENT CREEK RIDE: A Pisgah Area SORBA directed ride at 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Meet at Rice Pinnacle parking lot, just past the N.C. Arboretum’s side entrance. Ride begins at 11 a.m. and lasts two-five hours. All skills welcome. Rain or shine. A Beginner ride meets 1:30-3 p.m. every first and third Sunday at Rice Pinnacle parking lot. Distance is 10-12 miles. Visit www.pisgahareasorba.org.

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