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Monthly Newsletter

The NC Bicycle News is published each month and includes a variety of useful cycling information, including the ride calendar, century reports, articles, and classified ads.

Any articles or information for the newsletter should be sent by the 15th of the month to the newsletter editor: 

    Don Mitchell
    3190 Hardie Street
    Creedmoor, NC 27522
    919-528-9955

Classified Ads

You can have a free one-month add for cycling equipment and accessories. No charge for NCBC members. Non-members pay $5 per ad. Send classified ad and check payable to NCBC (if non-member) to the newsletter editor listed above.

Bike Travel Cases for Rent

NCBC has good hard-shell bike travel cases for rent to members. The fee is $1 per day with a refundable $200 deposit. The charges for late drop-off and for canceling a reservation less than one month in advance are both $25.
To reserve a case call: 
    Sandy Fowler
    1201 Paddock Dr.
    Raleigh NC
    (Near the Millbrook & Falls intersection — Quail Corners shopping center)
    [map]
    (919) 876-6796 before 10pm
    Email:
The cases are Performance Cargo Cases. There are three: two of a newer vintage and one older.
According to the Performance web site: Wt: 30 lbs. Dimension: 47-½" x 30-½" x 10-½". You will need to remove your seat, handlebars, any racks, etc….

Check your airline's website to get the maximum allowed weight and dimensions and any applicable charges. You might be able to fly the bike for free on domestic flights—as one of your allowed (usually two) checked bags—or they may charge you $90 (or so) each way. International should always be free (as one of your allowed checked bags) according to the Warsaw Convention on Air Travel of 1929. It is advisable to bring a printed copy of the policy with you to airport check-in and be aware that TSA will open the box and may dig through it.

BikeAccess.net is a good resource for more information & experiences.

NCBC Jerseys

Our colorful club jersey is still available in size small only. $55 to members. Made by Aussie — a top-quality cycling jersey. Contact David Cole at to inquire.

NCBC Member Discount

Don't forget to ask for the discount that is available to club members at area bicycle shops. You can use the newsletter as proof of membership if the NCBC mailing label has your name and an expiration date that shows you to be a current member. See the NCBC Sponsors web page for a list of the shops offering discounts


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