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Blood, Sweat and Gears Bicycle Race 2010


Blood Sweat and Gear Bicycle Race in Sugar Grove North Carolina
All photos and illustrations by Pat Johns ©2010 - present
All Rights Reserved
See links to article references at the end of the article.
June 2010

" A demanding route, which showcases the mountain communities of Watauga County, North Carolina, requires over 13,000 feet of total climbing. Highlights of the route include a 21 mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a strenuous climb over the 4,500 foot gap at Snake Mountain, and a 10 mile "flat" on old US 421.

A 50 mile "Half Century" is available for those who prefer the sanity of a challenging, but shorter route. Both rides are fully supported with aide stations and SAG support."

- www.bloodsweatandgears.org (see link below)
Blood Sweat and Gears Bicycle Racers

The Blood Sweat and Gears Century (100 mile) and Half Century (50 mile) routes attract over 1000 bicyclists from throughout the southeastern U.S. But for some lucky Sugar Grove, North Carolina residents the event has a very local flavor. The photos on this page were taken at and near the aid station at the Western Community Center in Sugar Grove.

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Blood Sweat and Gears Bicycle Racers
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Western Community Center in Sugar Grove NC
Blood Sweat and Gears Bicycle Racers Blood Sweat and Gears Bicycle Racers
A group of Bicycle racers in the Blood Sweat and Gears Bicycle Racers in Sugar Grove North Carolina 2007

Links to references in this article and to sites related to the Watauga lake Boat Parade:

A group of Bicycle racers in the Blood Sweat and Gears Bicycle Racers in Sugar Grove North Carolina 2007