Black History - Mike Asselta Memorial Ride
26 or 66 miles
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Ride Description:
This 26 mile ride starts and ends on Surry Street near Waterline Brewing and meanders through the Greenfield Lake area and Halyburton, Wade, and Empie Parks. At the end of the ride we will visit the downtown historic sites of the 1898 coup and the underground railroad. This ride is in honor of Michael Asselta (RIP) who first led this ride starting in 2020.
This year we will offer a 66 mile Metric Century from Waterline Brewing north through Rocky Point and Little Kelly. See the maps below.
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Ride Instructions & Rules:
- Please sign the new CFC liability waiver when you arrive at the ride.
- If you need a ride map, please print out the ride map and bring it to the ride.
- Please arrive to the ride start location at least 15 minutes prior to the ride start time.
- Please visit www.capefearcyclists.org and review CFC ride policies.
- If the forecast includes temperatures below 38 F, wind chill down to 32 F, or rain/wet roads at the start time, the ride will be cancelled.
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Ride Communications:
- We currently use the SLACK app to provide up-to-the-minute ride changes and weather info. CLICK HERE to get started. https://capefearcyclists.slack.com
- Monitor the CFC Slack channel “Saturday-am-ride-schedule” before the ride for last minute ride information or cancelation.
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Ride Parking:
Parking is available near the ride start location.
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Ride Pace:
This is a Fun in the Sun stay together ride. The pace will be 12-17 mph and all riders must be able to ride this pace to keep everyone together. Come out, meet new people and enjoy good conversation while riding.
The Metric Century ride pace will be determined by the ride participants..
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Ride Map
Black History/Asselta Memorial Ride 26 Miles
BlackHistory/Asselta Metric 66 Miles
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General Information:
First time riders are welcome. If you enjoy the experience, pick up a membership from at your local bike shop or visit www.capefearcyclists.org for instructions on joining the club. Membership not only supports the club and cycling advocacy, it extends insurance coverage to you on club rides.
Information on the 1898 Coup can be found at: Wilmington 1898 Coup
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