**Apologies if this is a duplicate email, we had a little system glitch, now resolved, but I want to be sure everyone sees this. THANKS! :-)
CORRECTION!!!
We only have a limited inventory of extra t-shirts so we need to manage this carefully. If you need your t-shirt exchanged for another size, ask the volunteer at packet pickup to make note of it on the form. (Example: Requesting exchange for size medium)
Stop by the CCC merchandise tent on July 4 after the ride and we will see if we can accommodate your request for an exchange.
Email me with any questions at firecrackerride@capitalcyclingclub.org
Thanks and sorry for any confusion!
Good morning riders!
We are getting ready for Firecracker Ride on July 4 and it is coming up fast! Seven days from now, you'll be arriving and getting ready to ride! WOW! It's been a great year of planning and working with such a GREAT team and we are ready for you!!
We are keeping an eye on the weather but the ride is on rain or shine! Please think good thoughts of sun, clear skies and cool breezes!
Below are a few notes for all of you.
- Packet Pickup at All Star Bikes Cary
Address: 1241 Kildaire Farm Road Cary
Website: https://www.allstarbikeshop.com
Five (5) FULL days for packet pickup at All Star Bike Shop in Cary.
June 29-July 3 - from the time the store opens until they close!
We provide 5 full days and many volunteres because we want EVERYONE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY!!! Don't wait for event day, it will be CROWDED and HECTIC!
(and yes, you will see many emails reminding you of this, so my apologies in advance for the emails!!!)
You will receive a numbered wristband, which is mandatory to wear plus goody bag and, if you ordered any, Firecracker merchandise.
Additional Firecracker merchandise is available for size exchange or purchase. Quantities are LIMITED!! If you are concerned about the size you ordered, I recommend getting to the shop in the first day or so to improve your chances of your exchange.
Volunteer Tshirts are also available for pickup. Please find your name on the list and check off that you have picked up your shirt. If you have not picked up your shirt by Saturday, I will email you to pick it up before event day. Any remaining shirts will be available on event day.
- MS Society Donations! Remember, you can still share the Firecracker site and ask for donations! https://firecracker.capitalcyclingclub.org
"The money raised by people like you have helped (and will continue to help) the Society pave the way for every effective MS treatment available today, including the first therapies for primary progressive and pediatric MS. Our progress is accelerating. We’ve made more advances towards a cure in the last five years than the decades that preceded it. We are confident this next chapter will be the last for MS and with every pedal stroke, you help us get one step closer. We’re incredibly grateful for your support of the MS movement!"
- 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 2022 jersey
- Event Day
Venue: Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Road, Holly Springs
Parking: Parking attendants will direct you!
*If you park at Duke*, please use the spaces in the perimeter first. DO NOT PARK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DUKE URGENT CARE!!! LEAVE THESE SPACES FOR PATIENTS! 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 - 100K, 60K and 30K Ride with GPS link
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
RED 4 - 100K
WHITE 4 -- 60K
ORANGE 4 - 30K. (yes, we know... but we couldn't find light blue!!)
- SAG vehicle support is provided by HAM Public Radio Services of North Carolina.
Mechanical support provided at each rest stop by All Star Bike Shop, Cycle Surgeon and Torrenti Cycles.
- 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!
Help your fellow riders stay safe and call out road hazards! Car back, passing, road gravel or pot holes!
Holly Springs New Hill Road (a.k.a. Brewery Hill) has had construction traffic and not in great shape with some small potholes. We will mark these for you but keep an eye and remember to CALL OUT hazards to your fellow riders! We want everyone safe and sound!!
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 - Chirba Chirba, Beefy Buns ... AND ... BRUSTERS ICE CREAM will be ready to serve at 11:00am
And of course, beer from our friends at CBC!
We can't wait to see you next week!
Remember to think those good weather thoughts!
Anne Bari
Capital Cycling Club Firecracker Event Chair
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