WE'VE HAD IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THIS RIDE SO PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE UPDATED DETAILS!

Through the collaboration of the GYROS and TeamCBC we invite you to join our ride event from MYSTIC FARM DISTILLERY on Saturday, June 20th.

INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND OTHER CLUBS TO JOIN US ON THIS UNIQUE RIDE!

MYSTIC FARM produces "World-Class" Bourbon on a beautiful 22-acre farm location off Mineral Springs Road in Durham.

For more information about the distillery, visit: https://www.whatismystic.com/

The owners are extremely accommodating and are excited about our clubs leaving from their location. We will have access to water and bathroom facilities.

The main entrance to MYSTIC is on Mineral Springs Road. They also have a back entrance off Stallings Road but it's easy to bypass the sign showing that entrance to the distillery. My recommendation is to go to the main entrance which is where we'll be parking anyway as it's a gravel parking lot and close to the road. No worries on space as they have a huge lot to accommodate us.

Upon our return, Mystic is a great place with a mountain flavor to hang out and enjoy the scenic location. Obviously, they have plenty of bourbon, but they also have 8-10 different beer options to choose from. While there, please respect their grounds and facilities.

THE FOLLOWING PACES AND DISTANCES WILL BE OFFERED! CURRENT RIDE LEADERS ARE LISTED AS WELL. THIS YEAR WE HAVE ALSO ADDED A 48 MILE ROUTE.

LONG ROUTE (64 MILES)
8:30 AM 20+mph - Drop Ride (Ash Dickenson)
8:35 AM 18-19-mph - No Drop Ride (Tony Santalucia, Randall Bennett, Penny Langdon & Michael Pastva)
8:40 AM 17-18mph - No Drop Ride

(48 MILE ROUTE)
8:45 AM 17-18mph (Chris Paeplow)
8:50 AM 15-16mph (Patricia McHan)

SHORT ROUTE (31 MILES)
8:55 AM 15-17 mph - No Drop Ride (John Whitehouse)
9:00 AM 13-15 mph - No Drop Ride

We'll have a staggered 5-minute start for each group with the first group (A+) leaving at 830am. The A's will follow leaving at 835am and so on and so forth.

NOTE: The bridge on Stallings is closed due to repairs, so each route has been rerouted through a neighborhood to put us back on Stallings. Please travel slowly through this area for safety and to respect the community and the people who live there. It'll allow an easy pace out and a nice cool down back to Mystic.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS!
- There is NO fee to join this event. Just show up and ride!
- KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS! Join the group that most closely matches the distance and pace you normally ride
- BE ON TIME! Check when your group is to start and be sure to arrive early
- There will be representatives at Mystic from the MS SOCIETY. Look for their tent if you would like information about the upcoming MS ride in September.
- CONTE'S BIKES will have a tent set up for easy adjustments before the ride PLUS will have mechanical support at the 1st rest stop in Rougemont for the 64-mile route
- This is a FUN ride celebrating friendships
- RIDER SAFETY is the prime objective. Please ride with that in mind.
- PIZZA after the ride supplied by the GYROS and TeamCBC
- We will have SAG support (Call JOHN FOX at 919-497-2784 if SAG is needed. Make sure to have his number)
- Rest stops are marked on the 3 RWGPS routes
- Last year we had 150+ riders attend. This year we expect that to increase. Mystic has plenty of parking to accommodate everyone.
- Please make sure to patronize MYSTIC. Let's show them how much we appreciate their hospitality in allowing us to use their location for our ride

One final detail - IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, YOU MUST SIGN A WAIVER EITHER ON THE GYROS WEBSITE @ https://raleighgyros.com/join OR
TeamCBC's WEBSITE @ https://teamcbc.com/

Be sure to stay post ride for some good conversation along with pizza, spirits and MYSTIC FARMS beautiful, relaxing location.

CLICKING "ATTEND" WILL HELP US PLAN FOR THE RIDE!

Pre-ride announcements at 825am. Be sure to arrive well before your groups start time.

Hope to see everyone there!