CATAWBA VALLEY HERITAGE ALLIANCE

                                                              announces the

9th Annual Murray's Mill Bike Ride

                                                                Mill Through Wheel          

                                JUNE 7, 2008

                                               15, 30 or 65 MILES
RIDE DESCRIPTION: A pleasant ride through the rolling and flat expanse of eastern Catawba County. Visit historic Murrav's Mill water driven gristmill on the National Register of Historic Sites and The Old Country Store. Three routes available - 15, 30 or 65 miles. All three rides follow the same route for the first 11 miles. A scenic and enjoyable ride for the entire family. Good food will be provided during and after the ride. Sag support will also be provided. The ride is sponsored by the Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance, a non-profit organization committed to preserving recreational resources and natural habitats. Visit our web site at www.heritagealliance.org. All proceeds will go to the Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance and Catawba County Historical Association. For more information on historic Murray's Mill visit their website at www.catawbahistory.org.

STARTING PLACE / TIME: Ride will start at 8:00 am. The ride begins and ends at Murray's Mill, 2 miles south of Catawba.


REGISTRATION: The pre-registration cost is $20.00 (deadline May 30, 2008). Day of the ride registration is $25.00 per rider. Registration will begin at 7:00 am. RAIN OR SHINE! Free T-shirts to first 150 registered riders.

There are three ways to register:

      1. Click here to REGISTER ONLINE   

      2.  Click here for a printable Registration Form.

      3. Click here for a printer friendly version.


DIRECTIONS: From 1-40, take exit 138. Oxford School road south towards Catawba. Follow Hwy 10 west approximately 2 miles. Turn left at Murray's Mill sign and go approximately .3 miles on the right.
From Charlotte, take Hwy. 16N through Denver. Turn right at the next stop light after Hwy. 150. This will be route 1003-Buffalo Shoals road. Look for Murray's Mill sign approximately 3 miles on the left.