First Flight Bicycles-Eau de vie Ride

April 14, 2012

Once again we are hosting the Eau de Vie at the beautiful Daveste’ Vineyards in Troutman, NC. The route travels through western Iredell County and returns to the vineyard. Eau de Vie refers to a distilled spirit but could also be used to describe the Catawba River which provides the water of life to the surrounding communities. Riders will cross the Catawba several times while passing by rural farms, historic Murray's Mill and through peaceful Lake Norman State Park.

Upon your return to the vineyard, you are invited to break out your camp chairs or a blanket and enjoy a great post-ride meal. After the meal, stick around for a wine tasting and enjoy music from one of our regional bands

New this year! Benchmark your time by signing up for timing during your online registration at Bikereg.com. Timing will not be available for day of registration.

$25.00 online registration no timing

$27.50 online registration with timing

$30.00 day of with no timing

Rides (maps below)/em>

Metric century (65mi.) 9AM start

For those that didn’t let it all go over the winter! Gentle rolling countryside passing through pasture & farm lands providing a taste of beauty along the north eastern Catawba River Valley

Half metric (32 mi.) 10AM start

Take advantage of the shorter distance if you prefer a more social pace! Incorporating both counties, two river crossings and a tour through Lake Norman State Park

Quarter metric (14 mi.) 10AM start

Bring out the family! This route takes you on a loop through Lake Norman State Park, wonderful down town Troutman and beautiful countryside before returning to the vineyard. Only a couple of short climbs make this a great beginner route.

Sponsors

Tarheel Trailblazers

First Flight Bicycles

MOMBAT

ASMO Co Ltd.

Why?

The proceeds from this ride go to the Tarheel Trailblazers.

Groups focus:

•Protecting, improving and maintaining the numerous trail systems available for our use in and around Metro-Charlotte (including Lake Norman State Park).

•Being the voice of Advocacy for Mountain Bikers.

•Continuously looking for new locations to develop trail systems in and around Metro-Charlotte.

•Providing a source of information on rides and other activities related to Mountain Biking.

Metric Century (65 mile)

<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/30443592">Eau de Vie 65 mile ride</a><br/> <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/?location=Troutman, NC">Find more Cycling Routes / Bike Rides in Troutman, NC</a>

1/2 Metric (32 miles)

<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/30443478">Eau de Vie 32 mile ride</a><br/> <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/?location=Troutman, NC">Find more Cycling Routes / Bike Rides in Troutman, NC</a>

1/4 Metric (14 miles)

<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/30443230">Eau de Vie 14 mile ride</a><br/> <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/?location=Troutman, NC">Find more Cycling Routes / Bike Rides in Troutman, NC</a>

Eau de vie

[Eng. oh duh vee]

Origin:
lit., water of life

Click on the picture above to view photos of the 2011 Eau de Vie.

"It doesn’t get any easier, you just get faster." Greg LeMond

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