Looking for places to train Charlotte NC

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I will be in the city of Charlotte NC the week of the 24th and am wondering where some good places to run & bike are. I will have a car, so I can travel from the city. I found a really good place to swim in the city (Mecklenburg Aquatic Center), so I think I am covered there.

For running, I am looking for some softer surfaces i.e. hard packed dirt, cinder, woodchip … I would like the run 10+ miles, so the longer the course the better.

For cycling I am looking for group rides and/or a few good courses to ride on.

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Check out this website: http://www.kensbikeshop.com/hearts/links/clubs.html

They list several bike clubs in the area. You could probably hook up with one of them to ride.

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The Wheel in Davidson - Sat ride at 8 am - Off Exit 28 on I-77 (few miles north of charlotte)–55 miles of rolling hills with one quick stop at church for water–

You can run at Davidson college–awesome track and nice cross country course.

YO

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Head down to McAlpine Park for running. Tue/Thur night 6pm Huntersville farmers market for 34 miles. Exit 23 off I-77.

Since you are in town that week go race Powerman NC. A set-up inc and team-magic event. www.set-upinc.com. Everyone will be there. I am signing up today. Prices go up on sunday.