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Extra Bold" ><A HREF="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1566071" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?e"><U><IMG SRC="5496e5f0.png" border=0 width="110" height="95" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></FONT></div> <div> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#CCFF99" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Come ride in the RAW!</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>...the 15th annual Rides Around Wilkes</B><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="32aa8540.png" border=0 width="168" height="84" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Saturday, June 7th, 2008</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>8:00 a.m.</B></div> <div> <B>YMCA Express at West Park</B></div> <div> <B>North Wilkesboro, N.C.</B></div> <bR> <div> Grueling climbs, thrilling descents and beautiful back roads await you <B>Saturday June 7th, 2008</B> as the Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club presents the 15th annual <B>Rides Around Wilkes</B> (<B>RAW</B>) road cycling event. </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Routes are scenic and challenging</B></I><I><B><IMG SRC="54b2be00.jpg" border=0 width="299" height="224" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="11" VSPACE="11"></B></I></div> <bR> <div> The 15th annual RAW includes 25, 40 and 75 mile routes through the foothills of Northwest North Carolina.  The 40 and 75 mile routes include challenging climbs through the Brushy Mountains south of Wilkesboro.  With three routes of varying length and difficulty, there's a ride just right for you.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>25 Mile Route</B></I></div> <bR> <div> The 25 mile route loops through the rolling hills south and east of Wilkesboro, offering views of the Brushy Mountains and the Blue Ridge.  No long climbs, but there are plenty of shorter hills to test your mettle. The 25 mile route has a rest stop midway.  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="545be940.jpg" border=0 width="190" height="148" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="11" VSPACE="11"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>40 Mile Route</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> The 40 mile route is a loop with a scenic out-and-back section midway.  Test your early season form on two challenging climbs to Windy Gap, the route's high point. Fill your need for speed with two daring descents. The RAW 40 features two rest stops: one at the foot of the Windy Gap climb and a second at the turn-around point at the Old Jarvis Store.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>7</B></I><I><B>5 Mile Route</B></I></div> <bR> <div> The 75 miler winds through the fields, forests and orchard country of rural Wilkes, Iredell and Alexander Counties.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <IMG SRC="7a3f7b60.jpg" border=0 width="247" height="182" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="11" VSPACE="10">  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> The RAW 75 crosses the spine of the Brushy Mountain range twice, putting you to the test on two tough climbs:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The climb to the crest of the Little Brushies at Windy Gap has a steep hairpin curve and double-digit grades.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The ascent into the heart of orchard country is four miles long, with several steep stretches.</div> <bR> <div> Between the two big climbs, you'll tackle wave after wave of rolling hills, with 4,300 feet of climbing overall.</div> <bR> <div> But the RAW 75 isn't all torture.  Grind your way to the top of the Brushies and your reward is a long, winding descent into Wilkesboro.  You'll rush into the valley on smooth asphalt at speeds of 40 m.p.h. and more.  What a way to end a ride! </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="548f5b80.jpg" border=0 width="245" height="184" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="11" VSPACE="10"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>2008 RAW will be bigger and better than ever</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> The 2008 RAW returns to the YMCA Express facility at West Park, just off U.S. 421 Business in North Wilkesboro. The YMCA Express offers plenty of parking, hot showers and a riverside location for the post-ride meal.  <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Directions"><U>Click here for directions</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="51a23140.png" border=0 width="35" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The 2008 RAW features accurate chip timing by RMS. See how you stack up against other riders or compete as part of a team. Event results will be posted at the finish line and online.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Bring the entire family...2008 RAW adds bike rodeo, fun ride</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="51a23140.png" border=0 width="35" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Kids will enjoy the Seth Teague Memorial Bike Rodeo at West Park from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. the day of the RAW. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Check out the fire trucks, emergency vehicles and helicopter</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Free bike helmets</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Free helmet fit checks</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Free raffle for new bikes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Free minor bike adjustments and repairs</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Free Kids IDs</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Door prizes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Safe, car-free bike riding on the adjacent Yadkin River Greenway</div> <bR> <div> The Seth Teague Memorial Bike Rodeo is presented by the Wilkes County Safe Kids coalition in cooperation with BMCC.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="RAW Map and Cues"><U><B>RAW Map and Cues</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="RAW Information"><U><B>RAW Information</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Directions"><U><B>Driving Directions</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Local Info and Links"><U><B>Local info and Links</B></U></A><B>  </B></div> <div> <A HREF="id82.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2006 RAW WrapUp"><U><B>2006 RAW Wrap Up</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="id54.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2005 RAW WrapUp"><U><B>2005 RAW Wrap-Up</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2004 RAW WrapUp"><U><B>2004 R</B></U></A><A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2004 RAW WrapUp"><U><B>AW Wrap-Up</B></U></A><B>  |  </B><A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2003 RAW WrapUp"><U><B>2003 RAW Wrap-Up</B></U></A><B> |  </B><A HREF="http://www.bmcc.us/phpbb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bmcc.us/phpbb"><U><B>BMCC Riders Forum</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>