On Sept. 4th (barring tropical intervention), the Cape Fear Cyclists will have a club ride with options or appox. 30, 62 or 100 miles. This ride is open to all and the details can be seen at:
Special Events or http://www.capefearcyclists.org/calendar.html (scan down to Sept. 4th)
If not updated with route maps when you first call it up, it will be by mid week.
This will be a good opportunity to log a long ride and meet others from the area that will be doing CNC this year. A number of the riders have also done CNC in the past and may be able to answer questions if this is your first time.