The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine
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Charity Ride For The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation By: Len Montgomery
ike many events this year, the
Angier Bike Fest was cancelled as a result of the Governor’s Phase 2 restrictions. The annual charity ride associated with the bike fest was also cancelled, leaving an empty place in people’s hearts and the bank account of the charity it supports, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. And while it wasn’t possible to undo missing of the festivities, Tony and Arlene Mabry and Seven Sabres Brotherhood were able to arrange the charity ride which ultimately took place October 17, 2020. It was kind of a chilly morning when the registration table opened at 9 am, but it was soon in the 50’s and a beautiful day for a ride. So, after riders were set and a prayer was offered up for a safe ride, 47 bikes fired up at once and shook the little community of Angier. As we pulled out, led by Seven Sabres
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Brotherhood, the ride took us through some beautiful backroads in route to the Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge which spans the Deep River from Lee and Chatham Counties. We pulled in at the Deep River Park in Gulf, NC and the bikes pretty much overwhelmed the parking. But it was a beautiful space with river access, a shelter up on a hill for small gatherings, and of course the bridge (which can actually be reserved for parties as it turns out). It was a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy nature and fellowship. After stopping at a nearby store for gas and refreshments, we all headed back toward Angier and Vicious Fishes, a local brewery. As we pull into the parking lot, we are treated to music by Rebel Fox, assortment of patches and other wares by Birdie’s Beads (best patch seamstress in the Carolinas), H&J It’s The Bombay food truck, and of course cold beer brewed on site.
