In conjunction with the
NC Blueberry Festival the Cape Fear Cyclists

  presents the

Tour de Blueberry 

This is a non-competitive bicycling event and all routes are on country roads with light traffic.                                    

Ø     For casual family fun - Route choices of 9, 13 and 21 miles
       escorted by Cape Fear Cyclists - water stop and SAG vehicle support.

Ø     For the experienced  – Routes of 33 miles (50K) or 63 miles (100K)
with store stops, staffed rest stop, and SAG vehicle support.

DATE: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - Check-in 7:15 to 8:15 AM; Start at 8:30AM

PLACE: Pender Memorial Park, South Smith Street, Burgaw, NC. 

·          All routes start and end at the Park with free parking, restrooms, and pre- and post ride refreshments.

MAPS: provided at check-in

·          Also available on line at www.capefearcyclists.org or
Direct links: map for shorter routes
map and cue sheet for longer routes

REGISTRATION:  Online at no additional cost at PreRace.com
                           until midnight June 9th.

·          Cost: $20, $10 thirteen and under – T-shirts included in registration

REGISTRATION: On day of event from 7:15 to 8:15 AM at Park: 

·          Cost $25, $10 thirteen and under – T-shirts included while supplies last

REQUIREMENTS: Helmets are required.  All riders must sign a waiver.  Riders under 18 must have parent or guardian co-sign waiver, and riders under 14 must be accompanied on ride by parent or guardian.  All riders must ensure that bike is in good mechanical condition.  Riders should carry water, tube and tools to repair a flat.

All riders must obey the rules of the road - remember we are sharing these roads with motorists.

Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit organizations

We had a group of CFC/MO"S riders riding in the Mt Olive Tour de pickle on Saturday.

L-R are Rodney Collier , Mo Rivenbark, Ken Shugart,Dawn Maynard,Alan Manyard and Mitchel Edwards.Dawn and Alan completed their first 75 mile rides .

A record turnout of eighty one members and their guests celebrated Cape Fear Cyclist’s 40th anniversary as an incorporated club at the annual General Membership meeting held at the Front Street Brewery on November 15, 2012.

After a social hour and buffet dinner, guest speaker District Attorney Ben David spoke on his office’s prosecution of the Doolittle case following the tragic deaths of the father and son cyclists killed on River Road in April 2011. It was a riveting presentation punctuated by excerpts from 911 calls and “at the scene” pictures as he explained the steps of the prosecution leading to a conviction of two counts of Second Degree Murder.  DA David concluded by detailing important law changes that have been passed since this tragedy to aid prosecutions in the future.  The audience responded with a standing ovation.

Following DA David’s presentation Club President Eileen McConville presented a summary of the Club’s many achievements in 2012. She thanked the Board of Directors, committee chairs and members and the many volunteers for their hard work.

President McConville then focused on the Club’s 40th Anniversary. Cape Fear Cyclists has a rich history as one of the largest cycling clubs in NC with 425 members and one of the most active in terms of events. Terry Benjey, a founding club member, introduced all founding members present and recognized some who could not attend. McConville noted that David Staebler, club historian emeritus, has completed the first two installments of the Club’s history that can be found on CFC’s website.

During the year the Club conducted two very successful fund-raising rides; the Tour de Blueberry in June and the Hot 100 in September. Together these events had more than 300 participants.  The club raised over $3500 which was donated to charities and cycling supporting organizations:

West Pender Rail Trail Alliance

Cystic Fibrosis Family Support

The New Hanover regional Medical Center Hospitality House

Cape Fear Southern Off-road Bicycling Association (CF SORBA)

East Coast Greenway Alliance

Pender County Parks & Recreation:

The Malpass Corner Elementary School

The chair of the nominating committee, Al Schroetel, presented the proposed officer slate for 2013; as follows:

President: Eileen McConville

Vice-President: Richard Knight
            Treasurer: Bob Merz
            Secretary: Eileen Aycock

This slate was unanimously approved by all members present and one absentee ballot.

The evening closed with the award of gift certificates from Two Wheeler Dealer and Omega Sports.  It was a great evening of fun, fellowship, and celebration.

Fred Campau, Publicity Chairman, CFC

District Attorney Ben David (L) with his twin brother DA Jon David after his speech at the CFC annual meeting.

President Eileen McConville was elected for a second term at the annual meeting on November 15, 2012.

 Ribbon Cutting - Gary Shell Cross City Trail Teal St Bridge

May  18, 2012

Newest phase of the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail.

 

On Friday, May 18th Mayor Saffo cut the ribbon on the Teal Street Bridge.  The project, which includes 170 feet of bridge and boardwalk, spans the headwaters of Bradley Creek from the end of Teal Street in the College Acres neighborhood to the edge of the Autumn Hall property. This construction cost of the bridge was $267,000 and was funded by $250,000 from NCDOT with the remaining amount from the County's 2006 voter-approved parks bond. Al Schroetel represented CFC at the Ribbon Cutting. 

 

The next section of trail will run from the Teal Street Bridge through Autumn Hall and connect to the trail on Eastwood Road. Construction is expected to begin on this section in late summer 2012. For more news on the Trail progress please go to: http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Home/News/tabid/429/ItemID/1025/View/Details/Default.aspx