Hello Riders!
We are getting ready for Firecracker Ride 2023 on July 4 and it is coming up fast! In just a few days, you'll be arriving and getting ready to ride!.
We are keeping an eye on the weather, it looks to be warm so remember to hydrate before, during and after the ride.
Below are a few notes:
- Packet Pickup at Conte’s Bike Shop Cary, 1241 Kildaire Farm Road Cary
Four days for packet pickup at Conte’s Bike Shop in Cary.
- Friday 6/30 from 10am-7pm
- Saturday 7/1 from 10am-5pm
- Sunday 7/2 from 1pm-5pm
- Monday 7/3 from 10am-5pm
- We want EVERYONE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY!!! Don't wait for event day, it will be crowded and hectic for everyone.
As an incentive to pick up your packet at Conte’s Bike Shop, Conte’s will be providing a Goody Bag on a first-come, first serve basis while supplies last!
At packet pickup, you will receive an envelope with your name on it, a numbered wristband, which is mandatory to wear during the ride, your ride T-shirt (if you registered by June 21st), plus any ordered Firecracker merchandise. Additional Firecracker merchandise is available for purchase through the registration website with a credit card. No cash purchases. Quantities are LIMITED!!
- Volunteer T-shirts are also available for pickup, and we should have an envelope with your name and T-shirt size on it.
- Conte’s Bike Shop has graciously offered to buy pre-registered (registered by 5 PM, July 3) riders their first beer as a way to say thank you for welcoming them to the local cycling community! Pre-registered riders receive a Ride/Beer wristband in their Rider Packet good for 1 FREE Beer or Cider after the ride from your new friends, Conte's Bike Shop.
- Ride/Beer wristbands MUST be picked up at Conte's Bike Shop - Cary before 5 PM, Monday, July 3 with your Rider Packet.
- Morning of the Event Registration: NO Ride/Beer wristbands will be included in Rider Packets on the morning of the Event, July 4.
- After the ride, Ride/Beer wristbands will be cut off when ordering in exchange for a 1 Free Beer or Cider. No wristband, no free beer, no exceptions.
- Bartenders may ask for proof of legal drinking age so be prepared.
- While Conte’s is buying the first beer, don’t forget to tip your bartender.
- MS Society Donations - Remember, you can still share the Firecracker site and ask for donations.
- Firecracker Jersey - if you like the design (we think it is cool!!), but didn't get to place one for event day, you can order your jersey through this link. Jakroo - Firecracker 2023 jersey
- Event Day
Venue: Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Road, Holly Springs
Parking: Parking attendants will direct you, please follow their directions. If you park at Duke, please pay careful attention to the parking attendants. We have been told Duke will tow vehicles parked directly in front of Duke Urgent Care, these spaces are for patients. You have been warned! Again, attendants will direct you.
Announcements will begin at 7:45am
Roll out:
- 100K starts at 8:00AM
- 60K will roll out shortly after 100K
- 30K will roll out shortly after 60K
Please group up by pace - faster riders in front, etc. We want to minimize passing groups on the left.
Remember your HELMET, SHOES, WATER BOTTLE and for your safety, LIGHTS and of course, your bicycle in good mechanical condition. We will have fully stocked rest stops, but having some nutrition in your jersey pocket is always a good idea.
Routes will be marked and cue sheets will also be available at packet pickup but we strongly encourage you to download the route to your cycling computer
100K - GREEN 4
60K - ORANGE 4
30K - WHITE 4
- SAG vehicle support is provided by HAM Public Radio Services of North Carolina.
- CAUTION! CAUTION!
First, you are riding on open roads so please follow all traffic rules - stop at red lights, stop signs. Take the lane for your safety, but still stay to the right and leave sufficient space for cars to pass. There may also be boat traffic and those trailers are wide, so please be aware and careful. We will have police patrolling the route but they can’t be everywhere.
Help your fellow riders stay safe and call out road hazards! Car back, passing, road gravel or pot holes!
Rest Stop 1 ENTERING - there is a 1-2" steep drop from roadway to gravel and a LEFT into the Rest Stop. Please SLOW DOWN & BE CAREFUL!! We will also have a volunteer there to help caution you. Remember this is a gas station, there will be cars, trucks, traffic.
Rest Stop 1 - EXITING - same issue in reverse. You will turn LEFT onto the road and probably get on your bikes on the on the road, please be careful. and watch for cars.
- Volunteers
We have over 120 volunteers helping to make this event happen - some are taking multiple slots! We could not do this without them, please say Thanks!!
- Post ride festivities at Carolina Brewing Company
- Food Trucks-available for purchase
- Let's Eat - American
- Chicago J Hotdogs - Hot dogs, Brats
- The Blue Window – Mediterranean
- Ice cream served by our friends from BikeMS (First come, first served)
- And of course, beer available for purchase from our friends at CBC!
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