Ride Details
Thank you for registering for the Tour de Blueberry 2024! The Cape Fear Cyclists are so excited that you've chosen to ride with us next week. You can find detailed information here. The final athlete guide will be released by June 13. We will be adding information all week. For now, here are some details to make this your best ride ever:
DATE & TIME: Saturday, June 15, 2024 [Rain or Shine] at 8:30AM.
PLACE: Burgaw Middle School, 500 Wright Street, Burgaw, NC. Parking is available in the fenced-in field. The entrance to parking is near the intersection of Clark Street & S. Dickerson Street. HERE is the link/pin for the parking entrance. This lot will close at 8:00AM or when it reaches capacity. Overflow parking is available at the CFCC lot behind the school at 100 Industrial Drive. When you exit the parking area after the event, please be cautious of other riders who may be finishing their rides.
DISTANCES
100K (66 miles), 50K (32 miles), 22 miles and 10 miles.
You can find maps of the courses on the Tour de Blueberry website HERE. The verified RideWithGPS Collection is HERE. You can download them to your computer or watch or print out your own cue sheet. There will be limited printed copies of the cue sheets at packet pick-up. These courses are open to traffic. Courses will be well marked with tape and signs, but, it is ultimately up to the rider to know the course. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED & MUST BE WORN FOR ALL DISTANCES.
REGISTRATION is still open. All registration is ONLINE through the RUNSIGNUP platform and available until the event reaches capacity. We do not accept cash or checks on ride day. No refunds are available for this ride.
PACKET PICK-UP
SIGN-IN & SWAG PICK-UP - Friday, June 14 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Waterman's Brewing - 1610 Pavilion Place, Wilmington NC.
You may also pick up your swag at Burgaw Middle School on Saturday, June 15 from 7:00AM - 8:00AM. Don't wait til the last minute!
Riders will receive a bib, safety pins, t-shirts and other gear. You MUST wear your bib (front or back) during your event. Make sure you fill out the safety information on the bib in case of an accident. Cape Fear Cyclist members will also receive a red sticker (see membership perks below).
PRE-RIDE INFORMATION
CAPE FEAR CYCLISTS The CFC is proud to host the Tour de Blueberry! When you see us out there in our new ride jerseys - please be sure to say hello or ask for assistance. CFC members receive a few new VIP perks this year:
- BLUEBERRIES! Each CFC member receives a pint of blueberries after the ride. We have reserved pints of blueberries for you in the cafeteria after the ride.
- VIP CHECK-IN There will be a separate line for CFC members at Packet Pick-Up on Friday and Saturday.
- VIP BREAKFAST LOUNGE Members will have access to the cafeteria from 7:00AM - 8:00AM. We'll have coffee and breakfast treats available for you! And best of all: indoor restrooms.
- A FREE MASSAGE Your name will be entered into a raffle to win a one-hour massage with one of our therapists on ride day or in the next 90 days.
It's not to late to become a member of the Cape Fear Cyclists! You'll receive all of these perks if you CLICK HERE to join. [It's only $20 for one year!]
GROUP/TEAM PHOTOS Once again we welcome Chris Yarborough of Dreamscape Imaging to the Tour de Blueberry. He provides great photos at the start and finish of the event and out on course. He will be ready to get your team's photo under the arch between 7:45AM & 8:00AM. Not only does he take amazing images, but Chris also offers free downloads of all the photos from our event! This is a great way to promote your team!
PRE-RIDE BIKE SUPPORT
We are happy to welcome SPECIAL PEDALS & A BIKE FOR EVERY CHILD as our pre-ride bike support stations. These groups are doing amazing work in our community and we would love for you to meet them. They will be providing assistance for minor repairs and maintenance before we get started and in-between loops. They may be help you inflate tires, patch tubes, reattach chains and help with stuck or loose brakes. They may not have replacement parts, a charge port for your electronic gears or equipment for sale.
Special Pedals Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit organization providing special education and fulfilling employment for young adults through bicycle repair, refurbishing and recycling. They provide individualized training and employment opportunities for adults with neuro-diversities in a variety of fields. Their team of volunteer mentors have a diverse background of experience in Special Education, Marketing, Art, and Bicycle Mechanics. Each volunteer mentor works to teach our participants new skills to help them be more successful in the workforce.
A BIKE FOR EVERY CHILD collects new and gently used bikes from the community, refurbishes them, and gives the bikes and helmets to kids who need one. We also offer cheap bike repairs, and great deals on bikes for adults. You can help by donating bikes, donating your time (learn how to repair bikes) and donating your funds.
We encourage you to visit their stations and find out more about what they do!
POST-RIDE INFORMATION
MERCHANDISE will be available while supplies last. We will have limited editions of past TdB t-shirts, hoodies, towels and bike lights. Please be prepared with cash for these items.
LUNCH: Lunch is FREE for registered riders. You'll be able to choose from one of our options: FIRST BITE BRUNCH FOOD TRUCK & MICHAEL'S SEAFOOD TRUCK and JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS. Be sure to present your tear-off lunch ticket on your bib to the staff at each lunch station to receive your meal. Canned sodas, lemonade and water will be in coolers under the tent.
BLUEBERRIES! Altar Cross Farms will be on site to sell blueberries. You can order your berries BEFORE your ride and pick them up AFTER your ride. They will accept cash and charge.
POP-UP SPA This year, we'll have a half-dozen massage therapists on hand for your post-ride rest and rejuvenation. Chair and table massages will be available in the air-conditioned cafeteria. Therapists will charge $1/minute and will accept cash, charge and Venmo/PayPal.
MISC INFORMATION
It is likely to be hot for our ride. Be sure to hydrate! Wear lightweight clothes. And sunscreen. Riders are expected to bring refillable water bottles. We are reducing our use of plastics and will provide limited single-use bottles at the aid stations. You will be able to refill your bottles with water and Gatorade at each aid station. We'll provide ice at each station as well.
ALERT: It is going to be HOT on Saturday in Burgaw! The forecast is sunny with a high of 90 and a UV index of 10. Please prepare accordingly. Hydrate! Wear lightweight clothes. And sunscreen. Riders are expected to bring refillable water bottles. We are reducing our use of plastics and will provide limited single-use bottles at the aid stations. You will be able to refill your bottles with water and Gatorade at each aid station. We'll provide ice at each station as well.
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & COORDINATORS
