Adopt-A-Highway
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Ride Description:
Join us at River Road Park (located about ½ mile south of the intersection of River Road and Sanders Road) for a quick club effort to keep our roads beautiful! We'll spend less than an hour picking up litter, with all materials provided, including collection bags, gloves, and safety vests.
After the cleanup, choose between two great cycling options:
- A scenic ride to Carolina Beach, with the option to continue to the Fort Fisher Ferry for those looking for a longer journey.
- A ride through the neighborhoods to the north and east of the park.
Both rides start and end at River Road Park, with flexible distances ranging from 25 to 30 miles depending on rider preferences.
To keep your energy up, trail bars will be provided to enjoy before and during the ride.
Cape Fear Cyclists has proudly cared for this section of River Road as part of NCDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway program since 1988, making it one of the longest-serving organizations in the program. Given the route’s popularity among cyclists in Southeastern North Carolina, it’s only fitting that we play a role in maintaining its beauty.
We hope to see you there for a day of giving back and enjoying the ride!
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Ride Instructions & Rules:
- This ride is conducted under the Cape Fear Cyclists COVID ride rules, please review prior to the ride and follow them
- Please sign the new CFC liability waiver.
- If you need a ride map, please print out the ride map and bring it to the ride.
- Please arrive to the ride start location at least 15 minutes prior to the ride start time.
- Please visit www.capefearcyclists.org and review CFC ride policies.
- Slack should be consulted before each ride to verify ride status. If the forecast includes temperatures below 38 F, wind chill down to 32 F, or rain/wet roads at the start time, the ride will be cancelled or postponed.
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Ride Communications:
- We currently use the SLACK app to provide up-to-the-minute ride changes and weather info. CLICK HERE to get started. https://capefearcyclists.slack.com
- Monitor the CFC Slack channel “Saturday-am-ride-schedule” before the ride for last minute ride information or cancelation.
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Ride Parking:
Parking is available at River Road Park located at 6500 River Road.
Ride Pace:
The ride offers opportunity for various pace groups. A Group (fast) riders typically average +18 mph. B Group (strong) riders typically average 16-17 mph. C Group (moderate) riders average 14-15 mph. If the ride allows there will be a D Group (leisurely) average below 14 mph with a no drop policy. Because rider safety is the top priority, the ride leader will discuss pace groups in advance of the ride.
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Ride Maps:
The post pick up ride varies depending upon the groups preference but is typically and out and back ride from River Road Park to the Ft. Fisher boat ramp or ferry terminal.
Ride with GPS map 28 Mile (Alt. North Route)
Adopt-A-Hwy Fort Fisher 29 Mile
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General Information:
First time riders are welcome. If you enjoy the experience, pick up a membership from at your local bike shop or visit www.capefearcyclists.org for instructions on joining the club. Membership not only supports the club and cycling advocacy, it extends insurance coverage to you on club rides.
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