North Carolina Bicycle Club (NCBC)

1. To promote bicycling through recreational, utilitarian and competitive activities; 
2. To educate and promote safety throughout its membership and the general public and promote the adherence to the motor vehicle laws; 
3. To promote relationships of bicyclists locally, nationally, and internationally. 

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06/12/08 David	NCBC Summer Rally! Date: Sunday, July 20th, 2008 - rain or shine Distances: 100K (62 miles), 40 miles, 20 miles Registration: At event only - no pre-registration. (Registration form) Time: Registration starts at 7:00am, all rides start at 8:00am Place: Shearon Harris Visitor's Center Cost: $15 for NCBC members, $20 for non-members Maps: (100K) (40 mile) (20 mile) Cue Sheets (100K) (40 mile) (20 mile) Contact: David Cole, dlcole@nc.rr.com 919-362-9578 (home - before 9pm, please) 919-254-4113 (work) Notes: The 100K route is very challenging, with three difficult climbs. The 40 mile and 20 mile routes are relatively flat. The maps indicate the location of the sag stops and stores along the route.
5/31/2008 Scott	Still Some NCBC Jerseys Left... Hi Folks, if you're still interested in getting an NCBC Jersey, we have some left. I'll be bringing them to the June club meeting on Monday, and we'll be taking them to our future meetings and rallies while we still have some left. There's a posting that lists the sizes and styles available in our Announcements Forum.
3/15/2008 Scott	New Requests for NCBC Club Jerseys Our Jersey Order contract with Louis Garneau is signed and submitted. If you're interested and missed the initial order, there's still hope. The club has ordered some extras, and we plan to submit at least one more order this year. Please read this posting in the NCBC forums for the details. We expect to receive the current order in late April, according to LG.
03/10/08 Gary Updated 3/26/08	NCBC Spring Rally & Cookout! Date: Sunday, March 30th, 2008 - rain or shine Distances: 60 miles, 40 miles, 20 miles Registration: Morning of event only.  Print the registration form, complete it, and bring it with you. Time: Registration starts at 8:00 AM. All rides start at 9:00 AM Location: Apex Community Park, Large Picnic Shelter (at the end of the main park road).  Map showing shelters. [Google Map] Cost: $15 for NCBC members and those who join at the event; $20 for non-members. Includes marked routes, cue sheets, snacks, beverages, rest stops, SAG support, & post-ride cookout. Note: the 40 and 60 mile routes will have rest stops with food and drink delivered; the 20-mile route passes one trailhead and two parks with water and bathrooms. 20 mile riders should grab food at the start. For vegetarians, the cookout will inlcude veggie burgers. Maps: Cue Sheets: 60 Mile, 40 Mile, 20 Mile. Note: The 40 and 60 maps were updated to show spur to rest stop at ATT trailhead. No further changes are expected. 60 Mile, 40 Mile, 20 Mile. Note: The cue sheets are still being tweaked with SAG and rest stop information. Contact: Gary Shaffer at Please Note: We could use a couple more volunteers for this event.  Please send an email if you're able to ride sweep on the 20 mile route or help operate a rest stop table.  Thanks to those who have already volunteered to help with the rally!
2/24/2008 Gary	The NCBC Spring Rally is on! Come celebrate the longer days and warmer temperatures on Sunday March 30. The Spring Rally will start/finish at a new location this year: Apex Community Park. The longest route will be 60 miles. Shorter options will also be offered. Please watch this site for details. More volunteers are needed for sweep, sag, setup, and rest stops. Please email the ride director if you can help out.
2/05/2008 Scott	In Recognition NCBC recognizes the outstanding contributions of Sheldon Brown to the global community of bicyclists. Sheldon passed away last Sunday. We celebrate his many gifts to our favorite pastime.
2/02/2008 Scott	NCBC Jersey Deadline Extended We have extended the ordering deadline for the 2008 Jersey until after February's meeting. Please have all orders and updates to us at jersey2008@ncbikeclub.org by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 6th. We also have the option to order the jersey in Women's Fit. Please read our Announcements Forum Topic about this for the details.
1/17/2008 Scott	NCBC Jersey News Updates If you're interested in getting the new NCBC Jersey for 2008 but haven't requested one, please check the NCBC Announcements Forum for the latest news. We will be having a Jersey Fitting at Blinco's on February 4th. We have also received a preliminary price quote and related info from Louis Garneau. Don't miss out; we have just a week and a half longer to get our orders in, to have our jerseys for the Spring riding season!
1/19/2008	Club Jersey 2008 Design & Ordering The new NCBC Jersey Design is ready! Artist: Diana Witt Click Here for a sample image of the Jersey Style and Layout, including the outlines for different sizes. We need to know how many of the new jersey to order from Louis Garneau.  The more jerseys we order, the better the price will be.  If you're interested in ordering the new jersey, please drop us a quick note at jersey2008@ncbikeclub.org. Tell us the following: 1) sizes you normally wear, 2) Preferred fit: Relaxed, Pro, or Women's, 3) Full length or Partial Zipper, and 4) Diamond Square cut fabric (most breathable) or Micro Air Dry (slightly less). Please let us know no later than Saturday, February 2, 2008. This is the perfect time to order Jerseys for the 2008 riding season, so don't forget!
11/4/2007 Scott	New Club Activity - Gathering History Hi Folks - As the result of some discussions we've had at recent meetings, we've begun an effort to compile some of the history of the North Carolina Bicycle Club.  It turns out that the club goes back several years, and not much effort has been made to keep track of its roots, how it has grown, and what it has accomplished.  Carol Schroeder deserves the credit for this idea. We'd like your help putting together a little history for the club, if possible.  If you have any mementos, stories, article clippings, or other NCBC related memorabilia and are willing to share, please contact one of us.  We're especially interested in the pre-2000 time frame, going back to when the club was chartered.