May is upon us and we have quite a few things happening this month.

First and Foremost - Club Meeting & Membership Update May 8th 8PM: 

Our monthly club meeting is this Tuesday at 8 PM after the group ride at Touchdown Pizza at the corner of Main and Rogers Lake Rd in Kannapolis.  Come on out for a great group ride at 6 pm and grab some pizza and/or a beer after the ride.

If you are not a member, or have forgotten to pay your dues this year *(hint hint, nudge nudge)*  you're still welcome to come!

CALLING ALL SLOW/SLOWISH/LEISURELY/COMFORTABLY PACED RIDERS:  WE WANT YOU!

Steve Mosier has set up an LSD (Long Slow Distance) ride for this Saturday May 12th.  Steve is an experienced rider and likes to ride long distances, but he likes to take it easy and enjoy the ride.  This ride will start at the Right Gear at 8 Am just like our SAMBO ride, but it will take a different route out to Mount Pleasant and back.  Total ride distance is about 34 miles, but the pace can be as slow as 10 MPH is you like.   This is meant to be a nice slow comfortable ride, and we know a lot of you have been asking for this for a while.

Steve will be having several of these and as the summer goes on, the length will increase, and he will be stopping at some destinations for food (and maybe drink) We hope more of you can join us!  If you have any question, let us know.

TOUR de SLAMMER May 12th:

Ken Beaver and The Law Enforcement Torch Run will be having a charity ride in Salisbury on May 12th at 8:30 AM.  This ride is to benefit the Special Olympics and starts at the Piedmont Correctional Institution.  The are 2 routes provided, a 30 mile, and a 14mile fun ride with lunch provided afterward.  See attached flyer for more details, directions and info.  If you have any questions please contact Ken Beaver at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

The 3rd Annual C4 Mt Mitchell Ascent & Descent May 20th

Are you ready to tackle the climb up Mt Mitchell?  Even if you think you're not, I would be willing to bet you're ready.  This has become a yearly club tradition, and is a great time. The ride will go down like this, we leave Concord/Kannapolis in time to get on the bikes around 9-9:30 AM in Marion, then we will ride up Hwy 80 to the Parkway, rest a bit, then take it to the top of Mitchell via the gorgeous Blue Ridge Parkway.  On the way Terry Taylor and Elaine Howle will provide full SAG support and have your back. 

By far, the best part of the ride is the descent.  Almost a hour and half of solid coasting (with a little climb in the middle).  The park has just paved the road to the summit so it's very smooth and safe.  You don't have to bomb down, just use your head and your brakes and you'll be rewarded with one of the most fun rides you can ever have.

If you're thinking about joining the ride, let us know and we'll put together a car pool list.  We'll talk more about it at the club meeting Tuesday also. 

The Cabarrus Creamery Monday Family Ride

6:30 PM every Monday night, bring the kids, the reluctant spouse, or that friend that always says "I really should start riding".  We've had great turnout and what can be better than ending with ice cream! 

Check the web site http://www.centralcarolinacycling.com for details on the rides and more information.  Also like us on Facebook at Central Carolina Cycling Club.

See you all at the meeting this week!