Girl’s Getting Dirty: Women’s Mountain Bike Weekend
Chilhowee Campground, Cherokee National Forest
May 21st to 22nd, 2011
Weekend Agenda:
Friday: Check in 6-8pm at group camping area. See directions for details.
Saturday: Check in 8-10am, Lunch 12pm, Dinner 6pm
Sunday: Breakfast 8am, Lunch 12pm
Event schedule:
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 10am Saturday | Beginner skills clinic-Kym | Lower picnic area |
| 11am Saturday | Your bike 101- Mike | Main camping field/Trek mechanic tent |
| 10am Saturday | Mountain bike rides: beginner and intermediate- USSC-Trek team members | Registration area- main field |
| 1pm Saturday | Intermediate skills clinic- Catherine | Lower Picnic area |
| 2pm Saturday | The mystery of tubless tires unveiled- Mike | Main camping field/ Trek Mechanic tent |
| 1pm Saturday | Mountain bike rides: beginner/intermediate and advanced- USSC-Trek team members | Registration area-main field |
| 7pm Saturday | Campfire girl time-talk bikes, riding and racing with members of the USSC-Trek team and cycling coaches Kym& Mark | Main field |
| 10am Sunday | Beginner skills clinic- Kym | Lower Picnic area |
| 11 am Sunday | Intermediate skills clinic-TBA | Lower Picnic area |
| 9am Sunday | Trailside repairs- Mike | Main camping field/ Trek mechanic tent |
| 10am Sunday | Mountain bike rides: beginner, intermediate and advanced- USSC-Trek team members | Registration area- main field |
| 1pm Sunday | Mountain bike rides: beginner, intermediate and advanced- USSC-Trek team members | Registration area- main field |
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Other information:
Cost: $50 for the weekend. This includes 4 meals and camping fees. Friday dinner is not included and neither are snacks and any other food. Please feel free to come for a portion of the weekend however we cannot pro-rate the costs. It is $50 whether you are there for 1 meal or all five. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Pre-registration: Pre-registration is required so we can plan for meals. Registration can be done at the Trek Store of Chattanooga in person or by phone at 423-648-2100. Registration closes May 18th. After that time registration will be done on a first come, first serve basis until we reach capacity.
Facilities: Chilhowee Campground is located in the scenic Cherokee National Forest about an hour from downtown Chattanooga. The camping area we are using is tent only, although there are campsites with RV hook-ups on the other side of the facility. There is running water, hot showers and a small lake with a beach. We will be staying in the group camping area. It is an area with room for multiple tents and cars.
Riding: We will have demo bikes if you want to try the latest Treks or are shopping around for a new steed. There will be rides for all ability levels so whether you are completely new to riding or a seasoned racer we promise you’ll have a great time.
What to bring: Bring your camping gear, cycling gear and the desire to pedal. The group camping area is a tent campsite area. Please plan accordingly.
Directions: From I 75 North: take exit 20, US 64/74 bypass. Follow the bypass around Cleveland (there are signs to Cherokee National Forest and the Ocoee) take US 64E toward the Ocoee. From the Ocoee Ranger Station on US 64 turn left onto paved Forest road 77. Travel approximately 7.3 miles to the campground signs, turn right. The group camp area is past the day use picnic area and overflow camping field. We will have signs. GPS Directions use: 3171 Highway 64, Benton, TN 37307-5823 (US Forestry Department). This Address will take you to the Ocoee Ranger Station Turn onto FS 77. If you get lost: 423-400-3009.
The Boys: We have had a lot of questions about what to do with those pesky boys. They are welcome to camp with you however; they are not invited on any of the weekend girl rides, activities or meals.
See you there!!!!
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