Monday, May 01, 2006

You can now register for CNC 2006!  You can visit www.cyclenorthcarolina.org to print a registration form or register online using your credit card.  If you would like us to send you a brochure, email us your mailing address and we will get on to you.  CNC will limit registration to 1,200 riders.  We anticipate the ride filling up early, so register soon to save your spot.  CNC 2006 will be another, new Mountains to the Coast tour of North Carolina!  We have a lot of exciting things planned for this year!

Click on the link to register on-line and SAVE $10: 

Register Now!!

These are the overnight communities hosting the tour this year:

Banner Elk – Wilkesboro – Clemmons – Burlington – Holly Springs – Smithfield – Kinston – Emerald Isle

Below are a few of the highlights along the tour:

Lees McRae, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rafaldini Vineyards, Yadkin Valley, Tangle Wood Park, The Big Chair, Lake Macintosh, , Alamance Battleground, Jordan Lake, Carolina Brewing Company, Campbell University, Ava Gardner Museum,  Bentonville Battleground, Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, Richard Caswell Memorial, Neuseway Nature Center, Holiday Trav-L-Park.  You will also be able to see several of North Carolina’s charming small communities, scenic rivers and lakes and much, much more. More details about the route will be posted on our web site soon. Remember, the CNC routes are subject to change and we are always looking for the best and safest routes for you. 

Plan on arriving early in Banner Elk, as there are lots to see and do.  Downtown Banner Elk is full of unique shops, restaurants, nightlife and special events and they are thrilled to have CNC as their guest. Visit the actual site where 7-time Tour winner, Lance Armstrong once trained and decided he was going to make a career comeback. Head up to Beech Mountain and train like Lance!  Take a moment to watch downhill slalom demonstrations by the 3-Time Division II Mountain Bike National Champions of Lees McRae.

 ***Once again, we will be offering several optional day rides on Saturday and will be led by local cyclists to ensure that you explore the best of Banner Elk and Avery County.  This is also a great warm-up for the week.  Several of the towns have an evening festival planned, with live music, vendors, and possibly beverage gardens. 

We will continually update our website with host hotels, meal plan options, and other pertinent information.  Please continue to check our website for the latest updates: www.cyclenorthcarolina.org

This Years Registration Costs are as Follows:

Register online to save $10 dollars!!

1-Week Registration: (9/30 to 10/7)                         

$195 – Full Week                                                      

$60 – Child (age 6-15)

$35 – Child (under 6)

$60 – Non-Rider

3-Day Option (Wednesday to Saturday)

$115 – Adult (age 15 – Adult)

$60 – Child (age 6 – 15)

FREE – (Under 6)

Daily Registration:

 $45/day

$20/day for non-riders

Luggage to Motel Services

$80 – Entire Week

$15 – Daily

Transportation à See website for more detailed information.

$ 70.00  September 30 – Emerald Isle to Banner Elk

$ 50.00  September 30 – Cary to Banner Elk

$ 50.00  October 7 – Emerald Isle to Holly Springs

$ 50.00  October 7 – Emerald Isle to Cary

$ 70.00  October  8 – Emerald Isle to Banner Elk

What does my Registration Fee Cover?

 - Maps and route descriptions

 - Rest stops stocked with food and beverages

 - Painted and signed routes

- Baggage transportation

- SAG wagon support

- Bike mechanical support by REI

- Camping facilities for up to eight nights

- Free shuttles into town for dining and shopping

- Official ride t-shirt (1-week riders only)

- Evening Entertainment - Details will be posted on

    our Web site and in your confirmation packet.

- Porta-Potties at all rest stops and campsites

- Hot showers each day and night

- End-of-the-Road Party in Wilmington

-  Free sports beverages, water, fresh fruit and assorted snacks all week.

-  Free pair of SportSocks - the official CNC sock

    provided by Willowbrook Hosiery

- Free Airport Shuttles