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1 Tour de Moore Classic Rider s Guide Classic North Carolina Bike Rides

2 Contents Tour de Moore Classic North Carolina Classic Rides RIDERS GUIDE Welcome Rider Information Schedule of Events Ride Maps History A Note from Our Director

3 Welcome; It is with such pride, excitement, and anticipation... I welcome all riders too this years Classic North Carolina Bike Ride. We offer thanks to the rides, volunteers and supporters, for the history of the spring race and fall classic rides. It s a great event, have fun, enjoy. Let the volunteers know they count they are here for you. As miles go by, so do the conversations. Riding is full of chapters. Itís the 38th year of racing for the Tour de Moore, and the 24th year of ridding the historic routs. Thanks to all that have ridding the routes, and thank to all that will. D. Kohn - ride director TDMC 2013 Welcome:

RIDER INFORMATION The purpose of this guide is to provide riders with as much information as possible pertaining to events occurring during the Tour de Moore.

Riders come from all types of experience levels, so we want to ensure that everybody has a proper grasp of all the rules, regulations, and safety guidelines pertaining to riding in a large group

Pactet pick up will be held day-of on Monday, September 2 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM with the option of picking up the evening of September 1, from 5:00pm-6:00pm. the Tour de Moore.

4 RIDER INFORMATION The purpose of this guide is to provide riders with as much information as possible pertaining to events occurring during the Tour de Moore. We have organized maps, schedules, general and safety information in order for you to have the best experience possible during your time here at the event. Riders come from all types of experience levels, so we want to ensure that everybody has a proper grasp of all the rules, regulations, and safety guidelines pertaining to riding in a large group cycling event. The event will be held in the rolling Sandhills of North Carolina, featuring climbs, fully staffed rest stops, and an opportunity to encounter the best that Moore County has to offer. Pactet pick up will be held day-of on Monday, September 2 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM with the option of picking up the evening of September 1, from 5:00pm-6:00pm. the Tour de Moore. We expect all our riders to be self-reliant each rider is responsible for his or her own bike s functionality prior to approaching the start line: tire pressure, chains, etc. We also suggest carrying along with you: 2 tubes, 2 tire levers, 2 CO2 cartridges, and 1 CO2 inflator. We will have one vehicle available for dispatch in case of a major bike failure. Call SAG at (910) We highly recommend all participants to be knowledgeable on basic safety and repair, including how to fix a flat tire. If you are unable to make the repair there will be support available at the SAG stops along the routes. Staff at these locations will be able to assist with minor mechanical issues. Following the rides, the post-ride celebration will be the perfect scene to rest up, refuel, and enjoy live music with family and friends. Strap your bike back up on your car, hang out while enjoying locally provided food, or check out the offerings provided by the on-site Trek factory demo. After the event, visit nearby downtown Southern Pines, or scenic Pinehurst, and historic Aberdeen, and enjoy what the area has to offer! HELMETS REQUERED RULES OF THE ROAD All route options will be supported by a lead moto course marshal. Due to the absence of police escorts we advise and expect all cyclists to obey all traffic signals and rules of the road. SAFETY TIPS Helmets with chin straps must be worn at all times while riding during the event. No exceptions. Be conscious of other riders around you. During a large group ride, other cyclists will not be anticipating a sudden brake or swerve from you, so in case of an emergency, be sure to pull safely off the road and Helmets with buckled chin straps are necessary for each rider participating in the Tour de Moore. They must be worn at all times while on the course. Also, headphones of all kinds will not be allowed to ensure that riders are able to hear oncoming traffic in addition to instructions and warnings coming from course marshals and volunteers. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Medical support is provided at the start/finish. In case of emergency, please call MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE Please make sure you have properly adjusted your bike prior to starting

out of other riders way before coming to a stop. When merging back onto the route, be sure to yield to traffic. Use standard hand signals to indicate stopping or turning.

with elbow at 90 degree angle Nutrition & Hydration Hydration is essential to performing well, especially during the steamy beginning of September.

5 out of other riders way before coming to a stop. When merging back onto the route, be sure to yield to traffic. Use standard hand signals to indicate stopping or turning. Calling out your intentions could prove helpful to other riders as well: Left turn: left arm straight out Right turn: left arm bent upward with elbow at 90 degree angle Stop: left arm bent downward with elbow at 90 degree angle Nutrition & Hydration Hydration is essential to performing well, especially during the steamy beginning of September. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids in the days leading up to the event in addition to drinking water A FEW HOURS ahead of your scheduled start time. Arriving 15 minutes early and chugging jugs of water in the parking lot is not the way to handle things. Give your body time to absorb the water and make your ride more enjoyable! There will be food, water, and coffee provided before the event in addition to snacks at the SAG stops and lunch afterwards. But, be sure to prepare yourself with your own water and nutrition. Be sure to advise other cyclists on possible dangers ahead in the road, including potholes, debris, large rocks, glass, speed bumps, etc. You are responsible for getting yourself safely through an intersection even while riding in a group. Traffic situations are bound to change during crossing, especially for larger groups, so be sure to make a safe decision once you arrive at the intersection. Be alert for oncoming traffic as well as traffic coming from the rear. If you are in the front of a group, clearly warn cyclists behind you of the approaching cars by yelling Car up! If you are in the back of a group, warn riders ahead of you by clearly yelling Car back! Slower cyclists should ride towards the right edge of the road as to allow for faster cyclists to pass on the left. When passing, politely shout On your left! to notify cyclists ahead of you before passing to notify them of your location. Feel free to ring a bell if your bike has one available. When riding on narrow roads, leave gaps in between cyclists for cars to pass safely.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, September 1-5:00 PM-6:30 PM - Pre. Packet Pick-up The Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue 28387. The Train House.

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, September 1-5:00 PM-6:30 PM - Pre. Packet Pick-up The Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue The Train House.All participants who selected early packet pick-up during registration need to attend pick-up at this time to pick up their rider packet. If you did not select this option, no worries! Registration will be possible day-of. Monday, September 2 6:00AM: Parking opens. The Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue :30AM Check-in/Registration opens The Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue The Train House. To allow for sufficient time for general check-in procedure and processing, please be in line to register at least 30 minutes before your respective ride departure time. 7:00 AM 9:30 AM Breakfast and Coffee Breakfast will be served to riders, provided that you have your bib from registration. As long as supplies last. Local food provider. Ashten s will be serving foods prepared with Sandhills area ingredients. INFO & MAPS Cue sheets will be provided day of. Historical routes, subject to change. NCDOT project work and traffic changes may change routs. Cue - Sheets with year to year adjustments may be necessary. Parking On-site parking at the start/finish line will begin promptly at 6:00 AM. To reduce traffic flow and make the registration process as simple as possible, we ask that you park at the Campbell House and then walk to the Train House for registration. The Train House will not be accommodating rider parking. OFFICIALS ONLY Overflow parking. On-Street. 7:15 AM 7:30 AM Century Departure Line Opens/Century Departure The ride line will be open starting at 7:00 AM. Please make your way towards this area as the ride will promptly leave at 7:30 AM. 8:15 AM 8:45 AM 50 Mile Ramble Departure Line Opens/Ramble Departure The ride area will open starting at 8:15 AM. Please make your way towards this area as the ride will promptly leave at 8:45 AM. 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 28 Mile Cruise Departure Line Opens/Cruise Departure The final ride line will open up at 9:00 AM. Please make your way towards this area as the ride will promptly leave at 9:30 AM. 10:00 AM Ride Registration Closes 11:00 AM 12:00 NOON Yoga in the park. Provided by Hot Asana Studio. 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Tour de Moore, Taste of the County. Come check out the bounty of produce that our county has to offer! Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative will be sponsoring our first annual Taste of the County; they willbe providing: snacks including, homemade peach ice cream, and more. 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Post-Ride Festival The Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Avenue Clip in to our afternoon festival complete with live music from Tony Barnes lunch by Elliott s, and the Trek factory demo, complete with bicycles for riders of all shapes and sizes. Water and other cool beverages will be available all afternoon, so you can beat the heat. 3:00 PM Courses Close Event rider support closes. You will be responsible for getting yourself to the finish, so if you know you are a slower rider, prepare to be self-sufficient, or make plans with a friend or family member to help you out. 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Post Event Gathering at O Donnell s Pub, 133 E. New Hampshire Avenue Unwind and celebrate Labor Day in historic, downtown Southern Pines with old friends and new acquaintances. If you didn t make it back in time for the festival at the Campbell House, cruise down to a favorite pub among both cyclists and pedestrians.

7 Partners & Sponsors Southern Pines Chiropractic

Please note: This is the historical route, subject to change.

8 RIDE MAPS Routes: 28-mile cruise and elevation information. Cue sheets will be provided day of. Please note: This is the historical route, subject to change. NCDOT project work and traffic changes may change routs. Cue - Sheets with year to year adjustments may be necessary.

9 RIDE MAPS 50-mile ramble and elevation information. Cue sheets will be provided day of. Please note: This is the historical route, subject to change. NCDOT project work and traffic changes may change routs. Cue - Sheets with year to year adjustments may be necessary.

10 RIDE MAPS 100-mile century and elevation information. Cue sheets will be provided day of. Please note: This is the historical route, subject to change. NCDOT project work and traffic changes may change routs. Cue - Sheets with year to year adjustments may be necessary.

11 Our History - A Classic

Bike Safety It Starts With You!

Bike Safety It Starts With You! The law defines the bicycle as a vehicle that belongs on the road. Riding on the road means that you are mixing with other traffic, and it is only safe when all vehicles in traffic use the same rules of