September 17, 2010 – Here is some information about upcoming cycling events in the Maritimes, including the 4th Annual Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society Awareness Bike Tour on September 25, the Joseph Howe Century Tour presented by the Velo Halifax Bicycle Club on September 19, and the 4 Hours of French Fort Cove also on September 19.

Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society Awareness Bike Tour – September 25Last year, we raised over $26,000.00. This year, we hope to surpass our $30,000.00 goal, but we will NEED YOU to make this happen. Last year Team FERROcious was our top fundraising team, raising $4,000.00 and our top individual fundraiser was Erica Hansen raising over $2000.00 (her sister -in- law Mona Hansen was right on her heels, with just under $2000.00!) Visit www.craigscause.ca for more info.

Joseph Howe Century Tour – September 19
– Registration: Grahams Grove, Dartmouth
– Start time: 7:00 am for leisure riders, 8:00 am for faster riders
– Cost: $15 per rider (plus BNS fee of $25 for those who are not already BNS members)
Snacks and water will be available at the 40 and 120km checkpoints. Lunch will be provided at the 80km checkpoint. Riders must be self-sufficient and equipped to handle flats and other minor roadside repairs.
For more info visit www.velohalifax.ca

4 Hours of French Fort Cove – September 19
This is always a great event, with ultra-buff trail, fantastic draw prizes, and a fun atmosphere. French Fort Cove in Miramichi boasts the fastest, flowiest singletrack in the east. It’s fun for racers and beginner mountain bikers alike! Full details here, or check out the Facebook event here. Sunday Sept 19, register 8:30-10:30 for 11:00 a.m. event start.