Fort Fisher Boom Ride
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Ride Description:
Join us for a ride to a very special event commemorating Fort Fisher's 160th Anniversary on January 18th, 2025! General admission is FREE, no tickets required for entry.
There are two starting points to accommodate different pace groups:
-
Class A and B Riders: Start at Halyburton Park for a longer, faster-paced ride to Fort Fisher.
-
Class C and D Riders: Start at River Road Park for a shorter, more casual ride to Fort Fisher.
Both groups will regroup at the new Fort Fisher Visitors Center to enjoy the 160th Anniversary celebration of the fort. Highlights include food, reenactments of an earlier time, and the main event—BOOM!! goes the cannon!
After the festivities, all riders will roll out together from the Visitors Center and then separate into pace groups for the return trip.
View these programs below, many of which will be performed by costumed reenactors;
-
Living History and Community Group Displays: Connect with our community and explore details of daily life during the Civil War!
-
Infantry and Artillery Demonstrations: Witness military drills and the firing of the Fort's guns!
Demonstrations to be held at 12:00 PM.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Ride Instructions & Rules:
- Please sign the new CFC liability waiver when you arrive at the ride.
- 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.
- 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.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Ride Parking:
Parking is available at Halyburton and River Road Parks.
Event Parking:
Bike parking at the visitors center will be on their loading dock (bring your own bike lock)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Ride Pace:
The ride offers opportunity for various pace groups. A Group (fast) riders typically average +20 mph. B Group (strong) riders typically average 17-20 mph. C Group (moderate) riders average 14-17 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.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Ride Maps:
Cape Fear Cyclists now uses Ride with GPS for its ride maps. The Club page can be found here: CFC Ride with GPS
The ride map for Class A and B riders located here: Halyburton Park to Fort Fisher
The ride map for Class C and D riders located here: River Road Park to Fort Fisher
____________________________________________________________________________________
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.
_____________________________________________________________________________________