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Saturday, June 7, 2014 -- Cowen, WV / Camp Caesar, 4868 Webster Road, Cowen, WV 26206
WV RAVE (West Virginia Ridge And Valley Excursion) (iPO Event Id#: 15082)

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The 6th Annual West Virginia Ridge And Valley Excursion bike tour travels along the scenic Williams River and through the Monongahela National Forest with breathtaking views and astounding climbs. Five routes are offered, so everyone from the beginner to the most avid cyclist will be challenged. Fee includes T-shirt, route map, snack stops, and BBQ meal after the ride. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia.

2014 Registration

  • [ Register Online ] with Raceit.com

  • All fees are non-refundable. Exception: Fees will be refunded for event cancellation.

  • Special Family Fun Ride Fee: Adult $30, children 12 and under $25.

  • All other ride fees are $50. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia.

  • Day of Event Registration: $60, June 7, 2014 at 6:30am, Camp Caesar cafeteria. Cannot guarantee you will make start or receive a t-shirt.

RAVE Packet:

  • Pick up your RAVE packet with map of chosen route at Camp Caesar.

  • Friday, June 6, 5pm-7pm at Burton Hall.

  • Saturday, June 7, 6:30am in the cafeteria.

  • All cyclists must sign a release when packet is picked up. Under the age of 18 must have signed consent form by parent or guardian.

  • After the RAVE: Enjoy a delicious West Virginia-style cookout (included with RAVE entry fee) and a refreshing swim in the Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Five routes are offered, so everyone from the beginner to the most avid cyclist will be challenged. All cyclists begin and end at Camp Caesar 4-H Camp on Rt. 20 located between Upperglade and Bolair, WV. See routes below.

RIDE TOUR DETAILS

    * All cyclists start from Camp Caesar parking lot on June 7, 8am *

  • Family Fun Ride . . . 15-Mile

    Bring the whole family to the heart of the Mountain State. This bike route is relatively flat. You will enjoy biking along picturesque Williams River Road and back.

  • Endurance Ride . . . 50-Mile

    Admire mile after mile of unspoiled splendor from breathtaking mountain vistas to quiet glades of rhododendron and bird song. This relatively flat route runs to Tea Creek Campground and back.

  • Metric Century Ride . . . 62-Mile

    Experience climbing Black Mountain with a 5-mile climb, and then turn around and enjoy the descent. Beautiful byways and backways wind though the region along picturesque Williams River Road and Highland Scenic Highway.

  • Ridge Rider . . . 75-Mile

    Includes an unparalleled view of vast wilderness on this 4 mile climb and 8 mile descent on the Highland Scenic Highway, Route 150.

  • Century Ride . . . 100-Mile

    Route includes a 5 mile climb and 5 or 6 other shorter but challenging climbs on the beautiful Highland Scenic Highway. Mountainous terrain to make you breathe hard and natural beauty to take your breath away.

LODGING

For lodging packages, call Betsy Morris, Camp Caesar Director at 304-226-3888 or www.campcaesar@frontiernet.net for more info. Lodging is separate from event and arrangements must be made by calling the camp. Other lodging available at Mineral Springs Motel, Webster Springs, 304-847-5305.

For campsite information, phone the Forest Service at 304-653-4824 (Richwood) or 304-799-7364 (Marlinton.)  Motels/hotels available in Summersville, approximately 45 minutes away.

RIDE LOCATION

Camp Caesar 4-H Camp (Webster County)
W Virginia 20
Upperglade, WV 26266 . . . [Google Map]

DIRECTIONS

* Take I-79 to Exit 57 (Summersville, Beckley).
* Follow Rt. 19 South for 10.5 miles.
* Turn LEFT onto Rt. 82 at Brich River.
* Follow Rt. 82 for 16 miles to Cowen and proceed 5 miles.
* Camp Caesar is located on the left (see sign).


Start Date: 2014-06-07     Start Time: 8:00am
Event Name: WV RAVE (West Virginia Ridge And Valley Excursion)
Location(s): Cowen, WV 26206
Camp Caesar, 4868 Webster Road, Cowen, WV 26206
Event Type(s): Bike
  Road
  Tour/Ride
Event Distance(s): 15mi 50mi 62mi 75mi 100mi
Contact(s): Audrey Flanagan
   Email: aflanagan11307@gmail.com
Sam Barger
   Phone: 304-619-3006
   Email: sambgms@yahoo.com
Affiliate(s):
Comments: 6th Annual
Offsite URL: www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=25635