Welcome!

Thanks for stopping by our club. We have just started up this organization, so please excuse our dust while we get everything settled. In January of 2010 a group of like minded cyclists based in and around Concord/Kannapolis, NC gathered to start Central Carolina Cycling Club. We are a cycling club that is open to anyone no matter what your skill level, from BSN (Brand Spankin' New) to more experienced riders.

At the start, our main goal is to create scheduled rides and create routes where we can gather and all ride as a group. We have had great support from Jim and Marcee from the Right Gear (www.rightgear.net), and we are working to create several rides a week starting at their shop. Please see our rides section for more details.

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Who We Are
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We are an open cycling club based in and around Concord/Kannapolis NC.

We aim to accommodate road, mountain, or any other type of cycling that our members are in to.

Mission
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Central Carolina Cycling Club is open to all disciplines and levels of cycling ability. We are a USA Cycling (USAC) registered club that actively promotes the sport of cycling in a positive light to our community, promotes safe, responsible cycling, and enjoys the fun atmosphere of group cycling.

Rides
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SAMBO Ride: Saturday All Year

Go With The Flowe:  - Sunday All Year

C4 TRG Ride: Thursday -Sp/Sum/Fall 

C4 TD PIzza Ride: Tuesday - Sp/Sum/Fall 

Cabarrus Creamery Family Ride: Monday -  Sp/Sum/Fall

LSD Ride Series: Saturdays

Spin Classes - Tues/Thurs Winter CLOSED

Random Rides: Use mailing list  to get a partner

 

May 2012 Happeneings

 

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!
 

Tour De Troop

Just wanted to remind everyone that some of us will be riding in the Tour De Troop charity ride that is being put on by Boy Scout Troop 59, in Concord. The ride will start at 8:30 on Saturday morning 4/21.  It will start and finish at New Gilead Reformed Church on Old Salisbury Concord Rd.  We ride by this church on some of our rides.  I have listed the link below to the info site for this ride.

If you have the time come on out and  help us support this event.
Jim
 

New Thursday/Saturday Starts and Routes

Now that The Right gear is officially moved it's now time to switch to our new start location and our new routing.  We have updated the ride pages for the Thursday 6:00PM rides and the Saturday SAMBO Rides with the new route maps and cue sheets.

We have ridden the Thursday route and feel that it's a nice one, but this is subject to change after the first few rides.  If it does change we will post the updates here.  Thanks and be safe out there!

 

2012 C4 Club Registration Now Live

The 2012 season is well underway.  We had a great first meeting on January 28, and the meeting minutes will be posted on the site.  

Registration forms for the 2012 Central Carolina Cycling Club season have now been updated. You can go here to print and fill out your registration form.  ALL members current and new must fill out the registration applicationa dn form EVERY YEAR.  This is a requirement for insurance purposes.  You can either drop your forms in the mail, or hand them off to Jim Roof, who is heading up the membership process this year.  

Register before March 30 for a discount (see Membership page on the web site for more details).  Payments can be made via Paypal, Check or Cash.  Please don't send cash in the mail.  If you have any questions, please contact Jim at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We have had a lot of people talk about becoming a memebr of C4, well, now is the time!  Thanks to all and we look forward to a great year!

 
C4 Ride Updates - Via Twitter
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  • The 4/23 Monday Family ride is cancelled for this week. Street closure on the route and chilly temps with 15mph wind. See you next week! 27 days ago reply
  • The 4/5/2012 Thursday TRG Ride has been cancelled due to impending weather. We'll ride the new route next week. Ride safe! 44 days ago reply
  • Feb 14th Spin Session has been cancelled in deference to the significant others who lets us ride AND sleep inside the house at night... 96 days ago reply
  • the 12/10/11 SAMBO ride, and all future rides, have been moved to 10AM. 162 days ago reply
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Upcoming Events

05/20/2012 07:00 - 17:00
C4 Mt Mitchell Ride

05/20/2012 14:00 - 17:00
Go W/ The Flowe Ride

05/22/2012 18:00 - 20:00
Touchdown Pizza Ride

05/24/2012 18:00 - 20:00
TRG Ride

05/26/2012 08:00 - 10:00
SAMBO Ride

Sherman Branch MTB Trail
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