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Chimney Peak, final climb on ULTRA Course at Cheaha Challenge 2017
organized in 2015, provides mountain biking programs for students
in grades 6-12. As of now, the league operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization based on the financial support of donors and sponsors.
According to the league’s website, the organization operates on five
core values.
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Until each individual school has enough support for a dedicated
team, riders from different areas are forming teams. Individual riders
are also welcome to participate. One local team is made up of riders
from five counties.
Wig supports this effort saying, “It’s introducing boys and girls, as
early as the 6th grade, into competitive racing… what we’re doing is,
we’re turning them into lifelong cyclists.”
Naturally, the courses must be certified to
keep the sport as safe as possible. As of now,
the Anniston area doesn’t have a certified
course. Wig hopes that will change, “We’re
looking at another couple of sites in town to
build the trails specific to the specifications
required.”
Wig says this is another example of the eco-
nomic impact cycling can have on our area.
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