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Winner announced for the Land of Waterfalls Getaway contest

You have until March 17 to help one of five finalist get a dream cycling trip to North Carolina’s Transylvania County

Bob Bryant, Joe Driver, and Elizabeth Harrison bike the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Bob Bryant, Joe Driver, and Elizabeth Harrison bike the Blue Ridge Parkway.

UPDATE MARCH 18 We have a winner. After a week, Tiffany Baker of Edmonton has received the most votes. Congratulations Tiffany. And thanks to all the finalists who worked so hard campaigning for votes. You all made this event a success.

The five finalists in the Land of Waterfalls Getaway contest have been chosen. Now it’s up to you to pick the grand-prize winner, the person who will ride in Transylvania County, N.C., on a new Specialized bike. Below are the five finalists. To learn more about each one, go to the individual’s page.

RELATED Spring cycling getaway in North Carolina’s Transylvania County

To vote for a finalist, head to his or her page (links below), scroll down, check the box and hit Submit. The deadline for voting is March 17, 11:30 p.m. EDT.

Help send a lucky winner to North Carolina!

The Finalists

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Tiffany Baker

Edmonton
Tiffany Baker

“It’s the allure of exhilarating descents in North Carolina that make the Land of Waterfalls so appealing. I’ll tolerate the ups, but I live for the downs!”

See Tiffany’s full entry.
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James Callahan

Toronto
James Callahan

“We would love to start our marriage pedalling along the Blue Ridge Highway in matching cadence.”

See James’ full entry.
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Nicholas Choquette

Ottawa
Nicholas Choquette

“There’s nothing I enjoy more on my bike than suffering up hard climbs and enjoying the rewards of a nice view and a long descent, with a beer or two after the ride for good measure.”

See Nicholas’ full entry.
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Ron Cleroux

Halifax
Ron Cleroux

“I was injured while in the Forces. Not a visible injury but a hidden injury. I have PTSD and use exercise to rehabilitate. ”

See Ron’s full entry.
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Emily Young

Saskatoon
Emily Young

“I would be honoured to share the awesomeness of the Transylvania County road riding through Strava posts, capturing the epic climbs, big miles and amazing scenery. Also there’d be inspiring Instagram photos from the road, local breweries and cafés.”

See Emily’s full entry.
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