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CHEAHA CHALLENGE DATE CHANGED FOR 2011
The NEABC has been forced to change the date of the 2011 Cheaha Challenge. The previously scheduled 2011 date was April 17. The new date is Sunday, April 10. The reason for the change is related to the Talladega Speedway NASCAR races. Talladega recently announced that it has shuffled it's fall and spring schedules for 2011, which involved moving their spring races earlier to April 16/17---right on top of the Cheaha weekend. We looked at all surrounding weekends and considered other cycling events, Easter, and hot temps and came to the conclusion that April 9/10 weekend was the most reasonable option. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause those who have already planned their 2011 riding schedules. The Noble Street Festival, complete with all of the restaurant and bike race events will again take place the day before Cheaha--on Saturday, April 9th. Please mark your calendars and help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your cycling lists and bike clubs for inclusion on their calendars.
Thank you!
Here's How Most of our Participants Make the Most of the Cheaha Weekend:
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The March, 2007 edition of Bicycling Magazine selected Cheaha
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"Once again a great ride. Blasted out with a large group of about 60 and we were moving right along. That is until just after the 2nd stop when the road went up. Then things got a little more serious and riders started spreading out everywhere. I stopped at the 3rd rest stop and had great fun joking, taking pictures, and talking with everyone. To everyone on the ride a big thank you to another great day on the bike. Thank you to Mike Poe for the invitation, I always brag about what a great ride the Cheaha Challenge is." "The Cheaha Challenge was the icing on the cake! We spent the whole weekend up in Anniston/Piedmont and had a blast. Spent all day Saturday at the festival and did the Challenge on Sunday. Everyone was extremely friendly from the hotels and restuarants. The Challenge itself was the best ride I've ever done. Everyone was so "into" it. People along the course and at the rest stops really cared, and that made all the difference. Thank you to all and can't wait till next year!"
"I'd like to thank ALL the volunteers who make the Cheaha Challenge possible. Their warmth and friendliness is what keeps me driving from Northeast Tennessee year after year to do the ride. Keep up the good work!"
"Definitely one of the best rides in the south! The steady climb includes several rolling hills making this one of the most challenging courses I have ridden. The staff and volunteers did an excellent job organizing this ride. Best of all, there was very little traffic and several police and support vehicles thought the course. Thanks to everyone involved for putting together an excellent event. I will definitely be back next year!"
"This was my second year for me and my son-in-law ride the Cheaha Challenge. We come over early Saturday afternoon to enjoy the Noble Street Festival and bike racing. The Cheaha Challenge is the best organized ride I do each year. Great volunteers and a beautiful route which is difficult but very rewarding. We will be back next year."
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