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2021 Binge on Appalachia – Raffle to Support Conservation

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This year we are hosting another raffle for the 2021 Bookwalter PopUp Binge! The PopUp Binge (PUB) is a self-supported bike ride that forms with very little notice where riders choose their own adventure routes. The ride will offer a variety of routes to choose from, with tough climbs that provide an epic challenge to all. The ride registration is free with suggested donations to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

Brent and Jamie Bookwalter founded the Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo. Brent is an Olympian who represented the USA in both the time trial and road race in the Rio Olympics while also finishing his fourth Tour de France in the same season. Brent and his wife Jamie reside in Asheville, NC, and have a passion for protecting the environment. As such, all raffle proceeds will be donated to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, allowing us to continue our amazing work! 

 

The raffle is accepting entries now through October 30th at 4:59 pm. On October 30th at 5:00 pm, winners will be drawn and notified.  

 

Click here to view the raffle and enter for a chance to win one of the amazing prizes. 

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Click here if you are interested in more information on the PUB and registration details. 

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We’re so grateful to Brent and Jamie Bookwalter and the Binge community for their generous support over the past six years. Together, we can make a difference!

 

Thank you so much to all of our 2021 raffle sponsors! 

 

Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo 2019

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Join Brent Bookwalter for the challenging Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo, studded with bicycle racing on timed segments of tough climbs that provide an epic challenge to all. A perfect way to celebrate the end of the professional cycling racing season, by riding the routes Brent used for training earlier in the year.

Three routes of varying length traverse some of the most beautiful roads in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Brent’s home in Asheville, North Carolina:

  • Gran Route – 77 miles with 6,250 ft of climbing featuring three segments of gravel/dirt road
  • Medio Route – 55 miles with 4,500 ft of climbing
  • Piccolo Route – 39 miles with 2,850 ft of climbing

This is an unusual opportunity to ride alongside female and male pro cyclists as they celebrate the end of their season racing all over the world and the country. Our pros ride in casual-mode on all three routes, and along with Brent, they are inspired by cyclists of all backgrounds and abilities.

While the 39-mile Piccolo route is the perfect “first hard group ride”, the Medio and Gran routes are the perfect next-steps for gaining major bragging rights. When the spinning is done, everyone gathers at the finish to celebrate at the Binge Bash, a relaxed and family-friendly afternoon at Warren Wilson College. Great food & craft beer, friends, a peloton of Pros, prizes, raffle, and fun.

Want to be involved but not ready to ride? Join us as a volunteer!

Find out more, register to ride or sign up to volunteer at www.BookwalterBinge.com.

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Photo credit: Tom & Lubov Byrum of  MotoPhotoMe.com

Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo and Raffle

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Despite a rainy day, the 2017 Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo was a huge success, with about 200 cyclists enjoying the ride!  SAHC staff helped cheer on riders and hosted an exciting raffle at Pisgah Brewing for the Binge after-party.  Our Land Protection Director, Michelle Pugliese, rode in the Medio in costume as Wonder Woman.  While on the 62 mile ride she was able to point out SAHC conservation easements to other competitors.

To view the race results, visit: BookwalterBinge.com.

From proceeds of the raffle, we raised almost $2,000 for land and water conservation in the mountains of NC and TN. Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy through the Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo, and a special thanks to Brent and Jamie Bookwalter for choosing SAHC as the charity for the Binge!

Bookwalter Binge Raffle Winners

If you were not able to pick up your prize on Sunday, you can pick it up weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm at our office, located at 372 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC 28801.

Here is the list of unclaimed raffle prizes and the winning ticket numbers:

3. Weekend Rental House in Asheville- #741820 – Please email emily@appalachian.org to claim your prize!

7. Colavita Classic Collection with Extra Virgin Olive Oil- #741465

9. Skull Candy Crusher Wireless Headphones- #741459

15. Runner Box, Lululemon Gift Card, and Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe Gift Card- #741521

16. Eno DoubleNest and Atlas Suspension System- #741553

17. DNAFit Startline- #741782

19. DNAFit Fitness Diet Pro-# 741783

20. Velocio Clothing Gift Card- #741801 – Please email emily@appalachian.org to claim your prize!

33. Oakley Moonlight Sunglasses- #741501

Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo

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Bookwalter Binge Raffle Winners!

If you were not able to pick up your prize on Sunday, you can pick it up weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm at our office, located at 372 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC 28801.

Here is the list of unclaimed raffle prizes and the winning ticket numbers:

3. Weekend Rental House in Asheville- #741820 – Please email emily@appalachian.org to claim your prize!

7. Colavita Classic Collection with Extra Virgin Olive Oil- #741465

9. Skull Candy Crusher Wireless Headphones- #741459

15. Runner Box, Lululemon Gift Card, and Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe Gift Card- #741521

16. Eno DoubleNest and Atlas Suspension System- #741553

17. DNAFit Startline- #741553

19. DNAFit Fitness Diet Pro-# 741783

20. Velocio Clothing Gift Card- #741801 – Please email emily@appalachian.org to claim your prize!

33. Oakley Moonlight Sunglasses- #741501

 

 

 

Enjoy an unusual opportunity to ride alongside female and male pro cyclists as they celebrate the end of their racing season. Three routes of varying length traverse some of the most beautiful roads in the Blue Ridge. Jamie & Brent Bookwalter are passionate about protecting the environment, and we are grateful that the Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo raises funds to support our land conservation work! 

About the Ride:

The Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo was founded by Brent and Jamie Bookwalter. Brent is a professional cyclist and a nine season member of the BMC Racing Team. The Michigan native is a 9-time Collegiate National Champion and past U23 National Champion. In 2016, he placed third overall in the Tour of California and finished his fourth Tour de France. He represented the USA in both the time trial and the road race in the Rio Olympics.  Brent and his wife Jamie reside in Asheville, NC, when stateside and Girona, Spain, during much of the race season. Jamie is also an artist, capturing wildlife and natural scenery in oil and acrylic.

“Protecting the environment is one of my guiding principles and a core value that runs deep in my family and my work,” she says.

The Bookwalter Binge is a party on two wheels studded with races on timed sections. The ride offers three routes of varying length in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Black Mountain, NC:

  • Gran – 7,400 ft of climbing in 83 miles
  • Medio – 5,500 ft in 62 miles
  • Piccolo – 2,500 ft in 29 miles

Want to be involved but not ready to ride? Join us as a volunteer! All volunteers received a Binge T-shirt and a meal at the Binge Party.

Find out more, register to ride or sign up to volunteer at www.BookwalterBinge.com.

Photo credit: Tom & Lubov Byrum of  MotoPhotoMe.com

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