Homer's Point Marina & Pub

Parking

  • Blue area is the venue
  • Red star is where the check-in tent is located
  • Fill up all the spaces in the YELLOW area. If we need more when you arrive, just swing by Homer's and I'll let you know where to park.
    • 2024 event parking

Check-in Tent

  • iPad check-in: find your name, click on the CheckIn green button; otherwise, register online
  • Make your donation (See below for options)
  • Sign Waiver
  • Apply wristband
  • Kit:
    • There are four jerseys from last year available for purchase ($60): W-lg, W-med, M-lg, M-xlg
    • If we have a great experience this year and the desire is evident, we'll create a new kit next year

    • Donations

    • This is a donation-only event
    • Any monetary donation is acceptable
    • One of the following is requested:
      • Cash ... drop in the big jar
      • Check ... made out to MS Society, drop in the big jar
      • Venmo ... @wabmaster7
      • Credit Card ... directly at MS Society web site
      • Bitcoin ... Proton Wallet QR Code
    • You are welcome to do Venmo, Credit Card or Bitcoin before arrival. However, the cut-off for early donations is 6pm Friday, 27th.
    • All donations, less expenses, are donated to the MS Society for the 2024 campaign in NC

    Routes

    • All routes found on RideWithGPS.com
    • All routes start and finish at Homer's Marina & Pub
    • All routes start shortly after 8am on Saturday, Sep 28th
    • A limited number of queue sheets will be provided at the event; pls print your own from RWGps route page to ensure you have one
    • There are multiple places along the route suitable for pictures
    • There are multiple quick pick shops along the routes
    • 62 route can be busy along Hwy 24 near Cape Carteret and as you approach Hwy 70 in Morehead City
    • All cycling should be single file; there's really no decent lightly traveled roads on any route to permit dual pace lines
    • With an 8am start time we should beat a lot of the usual traffic

    Food/Drinks

    • We'll have the Off The Hook food truck onsite ~11:15
    • Homer's Pub will be open ~11:15
    • We'll have access to the venue ... outside deck, tables; inside bar, sitting area, games area

    SAG

    • SAG lead is Adrian Buie @ 919.413.6174
    • Other SAG volunteers include Carol Buie and Devin Henry
    • These volunteers are not mechanics; they volunteer to 'SAG you in' due to mechanical failure or physical exhaustion
    • If you need a SAG pickup, pls call (or text) Adrian. He will coordinate the pickup. Please be sure to share your name, which route you're on, and how far along in miles you are, including any relevant landmarks nearby

    Rest Stops

    • The Start/Finish tent at Homer's is also the rest stop for the 50 mi routes
    • There will be a car at the turnaround point at Ft. Macon for the 25/50 mi routes and potentially the 62 mi route
    • There will be a car at West Carteret High School on Country Club Road (~34.5mi) with water replenishment and a few other snacks

    Weather

    • This event is a GO for Saturday, Sep 28th
    • Forecast for the area as of 6am, Fri, Sep 27th ...
      NWS Forecast