Charlotte NC Area Riders may be interested.

[flyingscotsman]

PRESS RELEASE | MAR-01-07

RIDE:
Brandon's Birthday Ride to ELAM N8 Cancer Saturday, March 17th, 2007 Start Time: 9:00 AM

Brandon's 16th Birthday is on March 17th. Brandon has been fighting cancer for the past two years of this life and the inspiration for the "Booty for Brandon" team at 24 Hours of Booty. This ride is a fundraiser for Brandon and his family, and 24 Hours of Booty.

The ride leaves from Porter Ridge High School near Monroe, NC at 9:00 AM on March 17th. Route options include 5 mile fun ride, 20 mile, 40 mile and a 62 mile loop out through Burnsville, Unionville, and Anson County.

The event is sponsored by Harris Teeter, so look for lots of great food and cool raffle prizes after the event.

Information and online registration:
http://www.teambicyclesport.com/modules/content/index.php?id=12

About Brandon:
http://www.brandonelam.com

Visit our new "Community Events" Webpage:
http://www.24hoursofbooty.com/community_events.php

BIRTHDAY CARDS:
The Elam family is requesting birthday cards for Brandon. Their goal is to have TONS of cards for Brandon to open on his 16th birthday! If possible, please enclose a photo of you and your family. Please mail cards to:

Brandon Elam @ The Brandon Elam Fund
7900-D Stevens Mill Road #138
Matthews, NC 28104.

Thank you for your support of Brandon on his very special day!

Spencer and the 24 Hours of Booty Staff

24 Hours of Booty
10612-D Providence Road, Suite 244
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
704-839-6103

http://www.24hoursofbooty.com
info@24hoursofbooty.com

24 Hours of Booty
July 27-28, 2007

[VegaVixen]

Thanks, fsm! I'll look into it! My folks live in Monroe. Would be a good reason to drop by and visit! :)

[serotta]

I'll be there!

Just putting Porter Ridge into Mapquest might not get you the school. It's a new HS, and the address is:

Porter Ridge High School
2839 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079

[serotta]

Just bumping this to the top so those of you in the area can plan to come out next week.

[VegaVixen]

I plan to be there, but likely only for the 20-mile loop. Been having some problems with my left big toe. I'm planning to race on 3/24, and hope it's better by then. :o

[serotta]

I am also doing the 20 mile loop, time restraints for my partner, and family soccer obligations for me are pressing the schedule that day. Latch onto the tandem and enjoy the draft.

[PAlt]

In for the Metric. Spin those prayer wheels all week the rain is done by Sat AM!

[VegaVixen]

+1

Hiya, PAlt! <wavin'>

Long time no see post! Haven't seen you on the Charlotte Area Riders thread in a while! We're gonna have another lunch soon. I've already met with two BF'ers who work in the downtown area twice for lunch. If you'd like to join us next time, schedule allowing, just let us know!

You, too, Serotta, if you're game! :)

[PAlt]

Hiya, PAlt! <wavin'>
VV:
Workin & Lurkin...Lot's of training for events this summer (RAIN, BOOTY,etc). Posting occasionally on 50+, Road, and Long Distance. Lunch only on weekends, work Uptown, but on a trading floor, so lunch is always a scarf down at my desk. If you're at the ride next weekend perhaps we can say howdy's for a bit. Don't know how I'll be decked now but know better as week & weather progress. Saw you're kicking in Hickory, keep at it;)

[VegaVixen]

Thanks for the update, PAlt! I'm now a wild and crazy women's Cat 4! :eek:

Are you going to be at the race in Stanly County on 3/24? <curious Vega look>

[PAlt]

Not there - training sched. says 4 hrs with some intervals on the 24th. Got a coach who's kicking my tail so I'll be in shape to do these summer distance events. I'm either going to able to fly by July or the best looking 51 yr old corpse you've ever seen:D

[VegaVixen]

:roflmao:

Well, I'm either gonna be flying at TT and roadraces, or I may be same! :eek:

Going for measurements at RightGear today. Hope to have a sweet new roadbike in the next week. :D

[PAlt]

Exxxxxcellent!! Gonna get a Calfree?:rolleyes:

[warrenl]

Well, I'm either gonna be flying at TT and roadraces, or I may be same! :eek:

Going for measurements at RightGear today. Hope to have a sweet new roadbike in the next week. :D

Ummmmm, I about felt like that during todays ride. Really pushed myself, thanks to a couple of club riders. Had to soak for awhile when I got home.

VV how did the cycling shopping go today? Inquiring minds want to know (along with the nosey ones).