All routes are subject to change as the Cycle NC Staff is constantly out on the routes in search of great rest stops, smooth roads, low traffic counts, construction free zones and unique towns. Routes are not final until the Cycle NC Staff make the last check one week prior to the event. All cue sheets and maps will be emailed to registered participants on the Monday before the ride starts. Saturday, October 4th is a travel and check-in day. The ride begins on Sunday, October 5th.
Tentative Daily Mileages/Elevation Gains
Day 1 - Lake Lure to Lincolnton - 69 miles / +4137 elev. gain
Day 2 - Lincolnton to Kannapolis - 66 miles / +3014 elev. gain
Day 3 - Kannapolis to Asheboro - 60 miles / +3483 elev. gain
Day 4 - Asheboro to Fuquay-Varina - 76 miles / +3910 elev. gain
Day 5 - Fuquay-Varina to Goldsboro - 62 miles / +1587 elev. gain
Day 6 - Goldsboro to Wallace - 59 miles / +1020 elev. gain (plus a century option)
Day 7 - Wallace to Fort Fisher - 74 miles / +1024 elev. gain
Total - Lake Lure to Fort Fisher - 466 miles / +18,175 elev. gain
Please note these mileages and elevation gains are tentative and will change as we tweak and finalize the routes.
Cue Sheets, Road Markings, Ride with GPS
The Cycle NC cue sheets featuring turn by turn instructions and an overview map will be available electronically in PDF format. The links to the pdf files will be e-mailed directly to all registered participants to view and download prior to the start of the event. In addition to the cue sheets, road markings will be located at each turn along the routes. Finally, Ride with GPS files will be provided for all the routes also, which can be used to download the routes to a bike computer, or to navigate through the Ride with GPS app.
Bike Mechanics
If your bike needs some assistance during the ride, our bike mechanics will be at the start/finish and at various rest stops on the route to get your bike repaired and back on the road.
Support and Gear Vehicles (SAG)
All routes are fully supported by CNC SAG vehicles to provide assistance to riders in need. If you need help, pull off the road and pat the top of your head and they will stop to assist you. Personal SAG's are not allowed on the routes at any time.
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