Welcome to the web site of the Carolina Brewing Company Cycling Club! This is the online home of TeamCBC, a leader in North Carolina's fund raising efforts to combat multiple sclerosis. Whether you are new to cycling, or just looking for new riding buddies, you've come to the right place.

Please come join us on any of these upcoming rides. Team rides originate from My Way Tavern or the Carolina Brewing Company. Both businesses are located in Holly Springs.

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Captain's Log

April - May 2012

We're well into the spring season and the CBC ride schedule is taking shape. Two new CBC-sponsored rides have been added to the calendar, in addition to the weekly Sunday rides.

On Tuesday night in North Raleigh, I host an out and back ride that leaves from Soapstone Methodist Church at the intersection of Old Creedmoor Road and Norwood Road. We start at 6:00 pm and ride until sunset. In early spring we typically ride up to the south side of Falls Lake, finishing with a 25-30 mile ride. Later in the summer, we are able to ride across the lake, and end up with 35+ miles. We don't have cue sheets, we set the route by consensus; and pace is determined by the slowest rider. This is a no-drop ride. I send out reminders each week through the CBC mailing list, and post the ride in the CBC section of the Triangle cycling forums. Look for the post subject line that begins: Tuesday night North Raleigh Recovery Ride.

There is also a Thursday night standing ride led by Karen Giamber which starts at My Way Tavern in Holly Springs at 6 pm sharp. It is an out and back route that is open to all paces. For more information, check out the route page.

When asked how an out and back ride was run, Bob gave this explanation: "Early in the year, it will be a turn around and come back if you don't make it all the way. Karen will set the turnaround time at the beginning of the ride. So if we want everyone back by 7:45 PM (getting dark, but still enough light to ride by and be seen), then the turnaround time would be no later than 6:45 PM or so. That gives everyone 45 mintues on the way out and 60 minutes to get back (people usually go slower on the way back, except for the fast groups). Give it a month and many will complete the full mileage with no problems."

And finally, as Bob mentioned in a recent email, Jackie Miller, team member and training coach has a retreat/training camp coming up. Britfit's Spring Training Camp will be held near Boone, May 16-19th. It's a great spring training opportunity for anyone wanting to ride or run on some of the best trails and roads available in North Carolina. If you are interested, please contact Jackie Miller for more information.

So with all this going on, there's no excuse. Squeeze into that lycra, clip onto that bike, and start pedaling. Bike MS is only five months away !

Leah

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