Photo by J.R. Petsko / iplayoutside.com

That's Athens Bicycle Mountain Bike Team member Joey Boyle getting some air at the West Virginia State Championship race in Davis, W.V., on Sunday. Everyone kept saying the race would be old school, and they were right. With a parade-style prologue that reminded me of the earliest 24-hour races in Canaan, legendary trails (Moon Rocks, for example), severe conditions (wet and muddy to the max) and brutal terrain, it was old school all the way. Many a brake pad was scraped down to nothing on this race course, not to mention the minds, bodies and souls of many of the racers. Fortunately, super-friendly spectators were there to encourage everyone to keep on slogging it out.

— Meredith, June 23, 2008

Visit our online archive of past front page photos, cycling community updates, race recaps and other info posted by Athens Bicycle staff.

Click Here to Sign Up for E-mail Updates

Upcoming Events & Activities

Bike Polo
Thursday Evenings, West State Street Ballfields
The Athens County Bike Polo Association is hosting bike polo every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the big tree between the ballfields and the community gardens.

July 5
Athens County Quilt Barn Ride
The Athens AM Rotary Club is hosting a bicycle tour of Athens County Quilt Barns. Riding loops of 40 miles and 90 miles (your choice) will feature barns decorated with quilt squares painted on wooden panels. Visit www.athenscountyquiltbarnride.com for more information.