ALL DETAILS TENTATIVE!
Event Date and Time
- Friday, July 4th, 2025
- 7:00 AM EST On-Site registration available
- 8:00 AM EST Mass Start (100k first, followed by 60k and 30k minutes later)
Pricing:
- $XX through 5/31/25
- $YY from 6/1/25 through 6/24/25
- $ZZ from 6/25/25 through 7/4/25
Contact us at FirecrackerRide@CapitalCyclingClub.org for the discount code.
1 FREE Beer from your friends, Conte's Bike Shop!
- Additional T-shirts
- Hats
- Water Bottles
- Jerseys: (2025 Jersey design is NOT ready yet)
- 2022-2024 Jerseys: Order Now for 2 weeks delivery directly to you!
- Order a 2024 Jersey via the Firecracker Ride 2024 - Jakroo online store
- Order a 2023 Jersey via the Firecracker Ride 2023 - Jakroo online store
- Order a 2022 Jersey via the Firecracker Ride 2022 - Jakroo online store
- 2 weeks delivery directly to you! (2022-2024 Jerseys)
- Jersey Vendor - Jakroo
- Men's and Women's styles
- Standard and Relaxed Fit options
- Sizes 2XS-5XL
- Full length hidden zipper
- 3 rear cargo pockets
- Additional zippered pocket for valuables
- Elastic waistband with silicone gripper
- Reflective accents for increased rider visibility
- 100% Polyester performance wicking fabrics with UPF 50
Routes and Support
- Go to the Routes page (currently has 2024 routes)
- 3 marked routes
- 3 stocked Rest Stops
- Hydration mix provided by Skratch Labs! (2024 statement, may change for 2025)
- SAG vehicle support is provided by HAM Public Radio Services of North Carolina.
- Mechanical support provided by Conte's Bike Shop, Cycle Surgeon and The Bicycle Chain.
Where
- Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540 - Click here for Directions
- Parking will be available in the area around the brewery.
- Volunteers will direct you to approved parking.
- You MUST follow the Volunteer's instructions to avoid getting Ticketed or TOWED!
Pre-registered Rider Check-in (formerly Packet Pick-up) and Merchandise Pickup
- Rider ID Wristbands (include 1 FREE Beer) and pre-purchased merchandise will be available at Conte's Bike Shop (1241 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511) during the following days and times:
- Saturday, June 28 from 11am - 5pm
- Sunday, June 29 from 1pm - 4pm
- Monday, June 30 from Noon - 6pm
- Tuesday, July 1 from Noon - 6pm
- Wednesday, July 2 from Noon - 6pm
- Wednesday, July 3 from Noon - 6pm
- After the ride:
Rider ID Wristbands (1 FREE Beer) will be CUT OFF when ORDERING in exchange for a Free Beer or Cider at the After Party (see below).
Morning of Event
We do NOT recommend it but on the Morning of the Event, July 4, from 7-8am, you can:
- Register on website using your phone and credit card. We cannot accept cash or checks.
- Pre-registered Riders can Check-in and pick up your Rider ID Wristband and Merchandise
- The Registration area will be very crowded with hundreds of cyclists and their bikes.
- Parking, getting ready to ride, and getting through Registration/Check-in can take much longer than you expect.
- The Registration area will be very crowded with hundreds of cyclists and their bikes.
After Party:
- Rider ID Wristbands (1 FREE Beer) will be CUT OFF when ORDERING in exchange for a Free Beer or Cider at the After Party.
Food and drinks will be available FOR PURCHASE after the ride.
- Carolina Brewing Company: Beer, Wine, Cider at the AmBREWlance bar
(Liquor available inside CBC at the bar only)
- Food Trucks:
- TBD
- Howling Cow Ice Cream served by Bike MS staff = FREE until it's gone!
- Soda and water (Free until it's gone)
- Music
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