THE COUNTRY LIFE - Spirited Bikers Hit Calhoun Park

(07/10/2026)

THE BIKE CLASSIC WILL RETURN TO CALHOUN PARK IN 2026 Story by Bob Weaver Photography by Chet Dowell Photographer Chet Dowell (left) is capturing life in Calhoun County, this the year of its 150th anniversary. 2006 Dowell, who lives close to the Village of Hur, is a well-known professional photographer whose works have been acclaimed and sold around the USA, but is now focusing on life in the hills of Calhoun County. Hot weather and sunny skies graced the 10th annual Appalachian Classic Bike Race at Calhoun County Park this weekend, with the highlight being yesterday's WVMBA 7th Point Series Race for 2006. The mountain bike racers pedaled across the fields, up and down the rustic trails, through mud holes and down steep hillsides. Experts raced 21.6 miles, Sports Class 14.4 miles, and Beginners 7.2 miles, all beginning at noon Sunday. Other highlights of the Classic, the Pond Jump, Kids Rides and a Family Fun Ride all took place on Saturday.

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