04/29/2022 -  2022 Firecracker Ride

The Firecracker Ride coming soon, just about 9 weeks away! 
Are you registered yet?
The ride offers three routes and benefits the National MS Society and Firecracker volunteers can earn credits toward the MS Ride in New Bern, NC!  

Location:  Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Road, Holly Springs, NC

Routes and Support

• Routes 100K, 60K and 30K

• Marked routes and three stocked rest stops.

• SAG vehicle support is provided by HAM Public Radio Services of North Carolina. 

• Mechanical support provided by All Star Bike Shop, Cycle Surgeon and more!

Packet Pickup

• Pre-registration packets can be picked up at All Star Bike Shop in Cary. Get 10% off regular priced in stock items while in store during packet pickup! (excludes bikes, some restrictions apply) 

After Party

Post-ride festivities run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
CBC Brewery will host the family-friendly after party!  
We will have music, food trucks and beer for sale along with a limited supply of complimentary drinks.

Food will be available for purchase from the following food trucks:  

• Chirba Chirba

• Beefy Buns

• Ice Cream Truck!

Register before May 31 to be eligible for some awesome Firecracker merchandise!

• Free event t-shirt (additional t-shirts available for purchase)

• Baseball cap

• Pint Glass 16oz

• and of course, the awesome Firecracker jersey!!

Can you tell we are excited about it?
We are! (And we hope you like it as much as we do!!) 

Check out the registration page for details and pricing.
https://firecracker.capitalcyclingclub.org
 
Register today, join the fun!
 

We also want to let you know about some other great rides coming up from other cycling event partners!

• NCBC Raven Rock Ramble, Harris Lake County Park, New Hill, NC
  ​The Raven Rock Ramble is a century (100-mile) bicycle ride that explores the four-county area (Wake, Harnett, Lee, and Chatham) around Raven Rock State Park. Proceeds benefit the UNC Kidney Center for direct patient services.  Since its start in 2002, the Raven Rock Ramble has raised a little under $400,000 towards kidney health and awareness.
  May 1 – Registration is filled but they need volunteers – especially SAG driver, Parking and Food drivers
  If you can help, please sign up here: https://event.racereach.com/rrr/details
   
• Storming of Thunder Ridge – Lynchburg, Virginia
  Join fellow cyclists in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia on Sunday May 22, 2022 for the 13th annual Storming of Thunder Ridge road ride. This well-supported event offers camaraderie and challenge for every rider’s ability with a choice of 27, 45, 48, 75 and 100 mile routes as you ride at your own pace along safe and scenic well-marked country roads.
  Date: May 22, 2022
  Register here: https://www.ymcacva.org/storming-thunder-ridge
   
• CBC Spring Fling, New Hill, NC
  TeamCBC is pleased to announce the 2022 Spring Fling - The Party to kick off the summer of riding - and a chance to raise funds for our National Charity - The MS Society and Bike MS!
  Date: June 4, 2022
  Click here to register or volunteer:  https://admin.racereach.com/event/ms-spring-fling-nc/details/
  Volunteers most needed are Rest Stop, Registration and more!

 

Thanks and we hope we see you in July!
Capital Cycling Club Board