Benefits the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society!
Event Date and Time
- Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- 7:00 AM EST On-Site registration available
- 8:00 AM EST Mass Start (100k first, followed by 60k and 30k minutes later)
Registration will be capped at 1,000 riders!
Pricing:
- $40 from through 4/30/26
- $50 through 5/31/26
- $60 through 7/3/26
- $80 day of event (7/4/26)
Discount code available for Military: Current or ex-military as well as current First Responders
Contact us at FirecrackerRide@CapitalCyclingClub.org for the discount code.
Merchandise: Available on the Registration form (Registering is NOT required to buy Merchandise)
- Additional T-shirts
- TBD
- 2026 Jerseys:
- Order a 2026 Jersey via the Firecracker Ride 2026 - Jakroo online store (coming soon, design shown from 2025!)

- As soon as 4 weeks delivery directly to you!
- Order a 2026 Jersey via the Firecracker Ride 2026 - Jakroo online store (coming soon, design shown from 2025!)
- Prior Year's Jerseys available for ordering click here
Routes and Support
- Go to the Routes page (routes not yet final)
- 3 marked routes
- 3 stocked Rest Stops
- Hydration mix provided by Skratch Labs (Tentative)!
- SAG vehicle support is provided by HAM Public Radio Services of North Carolina.
- Mechanical support provided by Conte's Bike Shop, The Bicycle Chain and Bell Lap Cycle Works.
Where
- Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540 - Click here for Directions
Parking
- Parking Instructions
- You MUST follow the Volunteer's instructions to avoid getting Ticketed or TOWED!
Pre-registered Rider Check-in and Merchandise Pickup
- Rider ID Wristbands 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 27 from 1:30 - 4:30pm
- Sunday, June 28 from 1:30 - 4:30pm
- Wednesday, July 1 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, July 2 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Friday, July 3 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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 for $80. 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.
After Ride 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 Truck:
- Las Gringas: They have a variety of tacos topped with queso oxaca (mozerella cheese), carne al pastor, pineapple and salsa roja or verde
- Howling Cow Ice Cream served by Bike MS staff = FREE until it's gone!
- Soda and water (Free until it's gone!)
- Music
Note: All details subject to change.
Gold
Rider Check-in Host, Rest Stop Mechanic
Location host
Silver
Food for rest stops
Volunteer Support
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