Route Information

All routes are subject to change as the Cycle NC Staff is constantly out on the routes in search of great rest stops, smooth roads, low traffic counts, construction free zones and unique towns. Routes are not final until the Cycle NC Staff make the last check one week prior to the event.  All cue sheets and maps will be emailed to registered participants on the Monday before the ride starts. 

Saturday, October 3rd is a travel and check-in day.  The ride begins on Sunday, October 4th.

Tentative Daily Mileages/Elevation Gains

Day 1 - Mount Airy to Eden - 64 miles / +4027 elev. gain
Day 2 - Eden to Hillsborough - 64 miles / +3260 elev. gain
Day 3 - Hillsborough to Henderson - 56 miles / +2883 elev. gain
Day 4 - Henderson to Weldon - 64 miles / +2389 elev. gain
Day 5 - Weldon to Edenton - 75 miles / +977 elev. gain
Day 6 - Edenton to Manteo - 76 miles / +304 elev. gain 
Day 7 - Manteo to Hatteras Island - 55 miles / +190 elev. gain
Total - 454 miles / +14,030 elev. gain
Please note these mileages and elevation gains are tentative and will change as we tweak and finalize the routes.

Cue Sheets, Road Markings, Ride with GPS
The Cycle NC cue sheets featuring turn by turn instructions and an overview map will be available electronically in PDF format. The links to the pdf files will be e-mailed directly to all registered participants to view and download prior to the start of the event. In addition to the cue sheets, road markings will be located at each turn along the routes.  Finally, Ride with GPS files will be provided for all the routes also, which can be used to download the routes to a bike computer, or to navigate through the Ride with GPS app.  

Bike Mechanics
If your bike needs some assistance during the ride, our bike mechanics will be at the start/finish and at various rest stops on the route to get your bike repaired and back on the road.

Support and Gear Vehicles (SAG)
All routes are fully supported by CNC SAG vehicles to provide assistance to riders in need. If you need help, pull off the road and pat the top of your head and they will stop to assist you. Personal SAG's are not allowed on the routes at any time.