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"I want to help men, women and children to enjoy life to its most exciting potential instead of settling for mere existence." - Artie Levin
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2007 Artie Levin Memorial Rides
Join the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club as we pay honor to one of our most distinguished past club members. Artie Levin, also know as "Mr. Fitness."lived his long and rich life celebrating the joys of exercise with great zeal, pumping iron until his last day at age 82 in 1996. He was a bonafied Roanoke celebrity as the host and star of the legendary Mr. Fitness television show in the 60's, and as a columnist for The Roanoke Times & World- News. As founder of the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, Artie Levin was later playfully nicknamed the club's "oldest living fossil." He was-and remains-an inspiration to everyone he touched.
The Artie is a splendid cycling adventure along pristine rolling valley byways amidst craggy Alleghenies. At the outset, you're handed the key to the Shenandoah Valley's southern gate in historic Buchanan, Virginia. Once through, you're on the way from Botetourt to Rockbridge County, where beauty is common and traffic is rare. Please join us for some of the most spectacular views anyone could imagine.
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Click Here for the 2006 Artie
Levin Century story and photos...
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Thanks to our Sponsors!!!
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Proceeds help support:
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Ride Options
The 50 mile Short Hills Mountain Loop
The 70 mile Big House / Little House Mountain Loop
The 100 mile Goshen Pass Loop
Click Here for the ride map
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Ride Description
Regardless of your mileage option-50, 70, or 100-these are rides of exceptional caliber.
All distances are fully sagged with rest/refuel stops at key intervals (3 on the century) with rolling
and post ride mechanical support. Despite the mountainous nature of the region, the rides cover
rolling roads with one significant climb on the century. Remember, never lose sight of the reason for these rides - Enjoyment!
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Ride Amenities
Well marked routes with maps and cue sheets.
Free camping at the fairgrounds Saturday night.
Commemorative T-shirt,
Pancake breakfast,
Bagel, sandwich and watermelon stops.
Free BBQ dinner and
live music by the Hoppie Vaughan band after the ride.
Massage available.
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Start/Finish Point:
Date:
Registration Opens:
Start Time:
Pre-registration:
On-site registration:
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Historic Buchanan, Virginia
Fairgrounds on the James River (see map below)
Sunday September 23, 2007
7:00 AM
8:00 AM 100 Mile Riders
9:00 AM 50 & 70 Mile Riders
$30 BRBC members before September 17
$35 Non BRBC members before September 17
$40
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.... By Mail
Download and fill out application:
Make checks payable to:
BRBC
and mail to:
BRBC
Artie Levin
PO Box 13383
Roanoke VA 24033
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2007 Artie Levin Century Application
The application is in a 'pdf' or Adobe Acrobat format. Adobe Acrobat is a viewer for
this and many other websites use to download documents in their original format. Click here to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat
Download the file as a "Save Target As...", then open the file onto your own computer. The download may take a few minutes in order to receive this exceptional printer quality file.
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.... Online Registration
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Register at
Active.com
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*Limited To 300 Riders
Ride Contact
Jeanne Duddy - BRBC Artie Levin Committee Chair
Click for Jeanne's Email
(540) 344-4803
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Ride Directions
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Rules of the Road
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All Virginia traffic laws are enforced.
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Although the course is on country roads, the roads are open to traffic.
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Riders must stay to the right of the center line.
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If there is no center line, stay to the right of the road.
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Watch blind turns and corners when descending, stay to the right.
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Communicate to fellow cyclists passing or for upcoming road hazards.
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Helmets are required.
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All bicycles must be in a safe working condition.
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Sag wagons are provided to monitor the course.
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Failure to comply with these rules endangers the future of the event, other cyclists, and
yourself.
Ride safe and enjoy the Artie Levin Century.
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