help_outline Skip to main content
HomeEventsSloop Point Tuesday Ride**

Events - Event View

This is the "Event Detail" view, showing all available information for this event. If the event has passed, click the "Event Report" button to read a report and view photos that were uploaded.

Sloop Point Tuesday Ride**

When:
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM
Where:
Lowes Food Store Parking Lot
(North of Exxon/Scotchman)
Lowes Foods
17230 US Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC  28443

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Phil Honsinger
828-226-9678 (p)
828-226-9678 (c)
 
Mark R Johnnie
910-538-2414 (p)
910-231-1120 (c)
Category:
Club Ride - All Speeds
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

Sloop Point

Sloop Point

_____________________________________________________________________________

Ride Description:

The 34 mile route weaves through the neighborhood roads between the intercoastal waterway and US-17, avoiding heavy traffic along Hwy. 17.  Based upon ride leader and group approval, additional mileage can be increased by adding loops.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Ride Instructions & Rules:

  1. This ride is conducted under the Cape Fear Cyclists COVID ride rules, please review prior to the ride and follow them
  2. Please sign the new CFC liability waiver and bring it to the ride.  
  3. If you need a ride map, please print out the ride map and bring it to the ride.
  4. Please arrive to the ride start location at least 15 minutes prior to the ride start time.
  5. Please visit www.capefearcyclists.org and review CFC ride policies.
  6. 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:

  1. 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
  2. Monitor the CFC Slack channel “Tuesday-am-ride-schedule” before the ride for last minute ride information or cancelation.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Ride Parking:

Parking is available at the start location in the Lowes Foods parking lot.  Please park away from the store entrance on the north side of the building.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Ride Pace:

The Sloop Point Ride is suited for riders of all skill levels.  The ride leader will discuss pace groups prior to the ride.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Ride Maps:


Cape Fear Cyclists uses Ride with GPS for it's ride maps.  The Club page can be found here:  CFC Ride with GPS

The ride map for this ride is located here:  Sloop Point Map
_______________________________________________________________

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.

___________________________________________________________________________

          RIDE CALENDAR       

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Club Rides