DAY 1: Saturday, September 25 (Check-in & Travel day)
Location: Biltmore Estate (Asheville, NC)
The Cycle North Carolina (CNC) Staff are excited to announce the starting location for the 2010 Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” Fall Ride. This year’s ride will begin at North Carolina’s largest and most prestigious tourist attraction, George Vanderbilt’s 8,000 acre Biltmore Estate, located in Asheville, NC. CNC participants will be able to camp on the grounds of the historic Estate and all registered participants (full week and 3-day) will be able to explore the breathtaking Biltmore House & Gardens and the new Antler Hill Village —featuring the Winery, The Biltmore Legacy, Village Green, and Farm. Additional details will be posted as they are confirmed.
For more information on the Biltmore and the Asheville Area, click on the links below.
Biltmore Estate
Visit Asheville
2010 Host Hotels:
Inn on Biltmore: Phone: 800-441-3812 : Rate: $259 : Group Code: Cycle NC
Sleep Inn Biltmore: Phone: 828-277-1800 : Rate: $85 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Baymont Inn Biltmore: Phone: 828-274-2022 : Rate: $89 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Ramada River Ridge: Phone: 800-836-6732: Rate: $79 : Group Code: Cycle NC (New Listing)
DAY 2: Sunday, September 26 (Ride begins – Cyclists depart the Biltmore Estate)
Location: Corpening Memorial YMCA (Marion, NC)
Mileage: 45-50 miles
Marion, North Carolina will serve as our second overnight host town. This will be Marion’s first time serving as a host town on the CNC Fall Ride. Rider’s will be staying at the Corpening Memorial YMCA and there will be shuttles into town to provide cyclists opportunities to explore downtown Marion, it’s local restaurants, and to the Downtown Street Festival.
For more information on Marion, North Carolina, click on the following link:
Marion, NC
2010 Host Hotels:
Hampton Inn: Phone: 828-652-5100 : Rate: $89 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Comfort Inn: Phone: 828-652-4888 : Rate: $89 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Super 8: Phone: 828-659-7940 : Rate: $52-58 : Group Code: N/A
DAY 3: Monday, September 27 (Cyclists depart Marion, NC)
Location: Highland Recreation Center (Hickory, NC)
Mileage: 57-60 miles
Hickory, North Carolina will serve as our third overnight host town. This will be Hickory’s second time serving as a host town on the CNC Fall Ride. Base camp will be at the Highland Recreation Center, located just outside of Downtown Hickory. Shuttles will be provided to take cyclists into town to explore Downtown Hickory, its local restaurants, and shops.
For more information on Hickory, North Carolina, click on the following link:
Visit Hickory
City of Hickory
2010 Host Hotels:
Crowne Plaza: Phone: 828-323-1000 : Rate: $72 : Group Code: Cycle NC
Best Western Inn: Phone: 828-323-1150 : Rate: $69 exterior; $79 interior : Group Code: Cycle NC
DAY 4: Tuesday, September 28 (Cyclists depart Hickory, NC)
Location: Lowes YMCA (Mooresville, NC)
Mileage: 48-55 miles
Mooresville, North Carolina, otherwise known as Race City USA, will serve as our fourth overnight host town. This will be Mooresville’s first time serving as a host town on the CNC Fall Ride. Mooresville is home to many of auto racing’s top programs including Dale Earnhardt, Inc., JR Motorsports, Rusty Wallace Inc. and many more. Base camp will be at the Lowe’s YMCA, which is conveniently located within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
For more information on Mooresville, North Carolina, click on the following link:
Visit Mooresville
City of Mooresville
2010 Host Hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites: Phone: 704-660-7700 : Rate: $104 : Group Code: CNC
Wingate by Wyndham: Phone: 704-664-4900 : Rate: $85 : Group Code: CYCL
DAY 5: Wednesday, September 29 (Cyclists depart Mooresville, NC)
Location: Stanly County Family YMCA (Albemarle, NC)
Mileage: 60-65 miles
Albemarle, North Carolina, located in the Uwharrie Lakes Region, will serve as our fifth overnight host town. This will be Albemarle’s fourth time serving as a host town on the CNC Fall Ride. Base Camp will be at the Stanly County Family YMCA, which is a short walk from Downtown and the many activities. With four past events under their belt, you can expect a “Class A” performance from Albemarle.
For more information on Albemarle, North Carolina, click on the following link:
Albemarle Downtown Development Corp.
City of Albemarle
2010 Host Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express: Phone: 704-986-2100 : Rate: $76 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Hampton Inn: Phone: 704-985-1111 : Rate: $79 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Sleep Inn: Phone: 704-983-2770: Rate: $70 : Group Code: Cycle NC (New Listing)
Quality Inn: Phone: 704-983-6990: Rate: $69.99 (single) $74.99 (double) : Group Code: Cycle NC (New Listing)
DAY 6: Thursday, September 30 (Cyclists depart Albemarle, NC)
Location: St. Andrews Presbyterian College (Laurinburg, NC)
Mileage: 70-100 miles
Laurinburg, North Carolina will serve as our sixth overnight host town. This will be Laurinburg’s third time serving as a host town on the CNC Fall Ride. Base Camp will be at St. Andrews Presbyterian College, which is conveniently located within walking distance to many restaurants, shops and in close proximity to the hotels.
For more information on Laurinburg, North Carolina, click on the following link:
City of Laurinburg
Visit Scotland County
2010 Host Hotels:
Hampton Inn: Phone: 910-277-1516 : Rate: $89 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Comfort Inn: Phone: 910-277-7788 : Rate: $89 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Phone: 910-291-3300: Rate: $85 : Group Code: Cycle NC (New Listing)
DAY 7: Friday, October 1 (Cyclists depart Laurinburg, NC)
Location: Whiteville High School (Whiteville, NC)
Mileage: 65-68 miles
Whiteville, North Carolina will serve as our seventh and final overnight host town. This will be Whiteville’s fourth time serving as a host town on the CNC Fall Ride. Base Camp will be at the Whiteville High School, which is a short walk from many restaurants and the Vineland Station Historic Train Station (1903).
For more information on Whiteville, North Carolina, click on the following link:
Columbus County Tourism Bureau
City of Whiteville
2010 Host Hotels:
Magnuson Hotel: Phone: 877-747-8713 : Rate: $85 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Best Western Inn: Phone: 910-642-2378 : Rate: $79 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
DAY 8: Saturday, October 2 (Cyclists depart Whiteville, NC)
Location: Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Mileage: 48-55 miles
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, Home of the North Carolina Oyster Festival, will serve as our final stop on the 2010 Cycle NC Fall Ride. There’s no better way to celebrate riding over 400 plus miles, than celebrating it by taking a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Plan to spend extra time celebrating your journey in this great Coastal Town. This will be Ocean Isle Beach’s first time serving as an Ending town on the CNC Fall Ride.
For more information on Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, click on the following link:
Visit Ocean Isle Beach
Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
2010 Host Hotels:
Ocean Isle Inn: Phone: 910-579-0750 : Rate: $103 Ocean Front; $79 Sound Side : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Causeway Inn: Phone: 866-9315201 : Rate: $75 : Group Code: Cycle NC (SOLD OUT)
Islander Inn: Phone: 888-325-4753: Rate: $75 Soundside: Group Code: Cycle NC (New Listing) |
