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The Davidson Greenways, Trails and Bikeways Advisory Board and area cycling shops and programs are sponsoring Davidson Bikestation 2011 on the Village Green during Town Day on Saturday, May 7.

Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will allow participants to learn more about cycling in Davidson, swap used bikes, and meet other area cyclists. Read the full story

The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) department offers its next Couch-to-5K running plan for participants ages 18 and older. Read the full story

The new Davidson College chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is inviting students and residents to a free “Everybody Zumba!” session Thursday, May 5, from noon to 2 p.m., in the Alvarez College Union atrium.

Zumba is an aerobic workout accompanied by Latin rhythms. Organizers say Thursday’s “Everybody Zumba!” will have two “energy levels”: high energy the first hour and low energy the second hour. Read the full story

Matt and Julie Zimmerman

By DAVID BORAKS
DavidsonNews.net

Julie Zimmerman was riding her bicycle on Faith Road in Iredell County, just north of Davidson, last July 4 when she found herself in a scene worthy of any cyclist’s nightmare.

Two cars were headed toward her in the opposite lane and a third driver was coming up behind her. There wasn’t enough room on the road for side-by-side cars and a cyclist. The third driver – a Davidson woman – struck Ms. Zimmerman from behind with her Toyota Land Cruiser, throwing her 33 feet. Read the full story

From left, Jason Huff, Jane Elizabeth Huff, and training director Ken Crowder at CrossFit Davidson. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

A new fitness business called CrossFit Davidson has opened in a warehouse on Depot Street in Davidson. Its co-owners – Jason and Jane Elizabeth Huff – say it’s an “atypical gym” where daily cross-training classes focus in three areas: Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and conditioning.

The business was holding a grand opening Friday night, April 8, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., including a CrossFit Games event. Crossfit Davidson is at 305 Depot St., in the back building of the Metrolina Warehouse complex.

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CORNELIUS – The Cornelius PARC Department presents Boot Camp for participants ages 18 and older. The six-week program will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. April 16 through May 21. All classes are held at the Bailey Middle School Track, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius. Read the full story

Marti Readling Estes

MOORESVILLE – The 4th annual Marti Estes 5K will be held in downtown Mooresville Saturday, April 9, with proceeds benefiting Mooresville’s HealthReach Community Clinic as well as Mooresville Soup Kitchen and Mooresville Christian Mission.
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Cornelius PARC Department is offering a six-week “Couch-to-5K Running Plan” for participants ages 18 and up. Meetings are Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 14 to April 20. All classes are held at Bailey Middle School Track, located at 11900 Bailey Road in Cornelius. Read the full story

Davidson Parks & Recreation is offering a full schedule of health, fitness and wellness classes in March, from Zumba to yoga to tai chi. Here’s a schedule. Similar classes are offered in coming months as well. For more information, call 704-892-3349 or register online at www.d-recs.org. Unless noted, all programs are at the Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St.
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Davidson Parks & Recreation has a variety of fitness, wellness and other offerings in March for youth and adults. Below is a list.  Check the website at www.d-Recs.org for details and registration, or call the at 704-892-3349 with any questions. Read the full story