Take that Hill - Benefitting Purple Heart Homes
Event summary
Join fellow riders, including professional cyclists from the PROJECT ECHELON RACING TEAM, and enjoy breathtaking views of the North Carolina foothills. Participants can compete for prizes in the timed segment up Barrett Mountain and for top fundraising efforts. Each rider will carry an American flag in honor of a Veteran, symbolizing our commitment to those who have served. The post-race festivities will be a celebration of community, featuring a guest speaker, music, food trucks, and activities for the whole family. Don't miss this unique opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic cycling experience!
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35 Mile
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed9:30 AM EDT
$65.00
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60 Mile
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$75.00
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80 Mile
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$85.00
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The Take That Hill Workout of the Day
The workout of the day will be lead by GORUCK legend and fitness trainer Joe Baker. Joe will take participants on a fun-filled tour of the grounds surrounding Southern Distilling. There will be stops along the way with heavy things to pick up and put down, just the way Joe likes it!
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
Free
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Take That Hill Virtual on Wahoo RGT
VirtualEntries closed10:00 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
Choose from 80-, 60- or 35-mile courses, with each route beginning and ending at Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, N.C. These routes offer some of the prettiest views to be found in the North Carolina foothills, and youll have a chance to ride alongside professional cyclists from the PROJECT ECHELON RACING TEAM*!
Prizes will be awarded for the timed segment on the climb up Barrett Mountain, as well as for top fundraisers. MAKE SURE TO SET UP YOUR INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISING PAGE AND SHARE YOUR LINK WITH YOUR NETWORK SO YOU CAN BE IN THE FUNDRAISING WINNERS CIRCLE FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
All riders will receive an American flag to carry in honor of a Veteran.
The post-race awards ceremony and celebration at Southern Distilling will feature a guest speaker (to be announced soon!!), along with music, drinks, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
Event proceeds benefit Purple Heart Homes, a registered 501c3 supporting service-connected disabled and aging veterans from all eras across the continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Co-founded by two combat-wounded Veterans, PHH provides critical home repairs and renovations to help veterans live independently in their homes. The organization also builds tiny homes to meet transitional and emergency housing needs for Veterans.
_*We are grateful to partner with Project Echelon https://www.projectechelon.org for this event. Another amazing nonprofit supporting Veterans, this organization helps empower, educate, and equip Veterans through physical fitness initiatives. _
WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET AND RIDE WITH YOU FOR THIS AMAZING CAUSE!
Location
Southern Distilling Company, 211 Jennings Rd., Statesville, 28625, NC, United States
Take that Hill - Benefitting Purple Heart Homes
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