27th Annual Cannonball's Cycling Team Metric & Half-Metric Century Charity Ride

See registration below. Please read all details before signing up.

The Cannonballs Cycling Team (CCT) Annual Metric Century is back for its 27th year! Come put your endurance to the test as you conquer the hills throughout Mecklenburg, Gaston and Lincoln Counties while raising funds for Melanin in Motion Girls & Boys Bike Camp. Participates are invited to join individually or as a team. This police escorted ride starts and concludes at White Water Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. CCT Metric and Half Metric participants will have SAG support and many options for fuel and nutrition at each rest stop.

Distance Options
CCT Metric Century Ride (includes 4 rest stops): 8:00 AM

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29357037

CCT Half Metric Century Ride (includes 2 rest stops): 8:30 AM

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46506295

CCT 15-mile Fun Ride: 8:45 AM (CCT Guided Route)

Registration Includes:

• Sag support throughout ride
• Lunch for all participants following ride
• Finisher Medal for all CCT Metric & Half Metric Riders (Guaranteed for all participants registered by April 1st)
• Optional Recovery Ride - June 8, 2023 at 9AM

2025 Charity Benefactor
The proceeds from this year's ride will benefit Melanin in Motion Girls & Boys Bike Camp. Melanin in Motion (MIM) bike camps encourage youth cycling as a habit of exercise and social activity by creating opportunities for Charlotte area communities of color to engage. The MIM month long program (2-weeks girls, 2-weeks boys) provides a safe, supervised environment for school-aged children. During the youth cycling activities, youth improve their handling of a bicycle through skills and drills, learn to navigate the community safely on a bicycle, and engage with a diverse group of counselors who are an active part of the Charlotte cycling community. Actively immersing camp participants in the cycling community makes bicycling an attainable and sustainable skill.

CCT Metric Century Ride (includes 4 rest stops): 8:00 AM
CCT Half Metric Century Ride (includes 2 rest stops): 8:30 AM
CCT 15-mile Fun Ride: 8:45 AM

Registration cost 31 miles: $35-45 early registration ($50 day of event)
Registration cost 61 miles : $40-50 early registration ($55 day of event)

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Website:
http://www.cannonballs-cycling.org/

## Registration: https://cctmetric.raceroster.com/

## Team name: CAC Charlotte Area Cycling

Ride lengths: 32 or 61 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: easy to moderate (because of length and hills on route)
Pace: all speeds (there will be a pace suited for all)
Elevation gain: 2900 ft. (61 mile route), 1500 ft. (32 mile route)
Terrain: asphalt
Traffic: low to moderate
Bikes best suited for this ride: road and hybrid bikes
Ride support: 2 rest stop for 32 mile route, and 4 rest stops for 63 mile route
Areas ride will go through: Charlotte, Mt. Holly, Stanley, Lincolnton, Denver, and Iron Station

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Aid Stations - Food and liquids will be available for riders to rest, refuel and recuperate.

Support - SAG vehicles will cruise the course to support all riders and transport weary riders back to the starting point.

Mechanical Support - A local bicycle shop will provide mechanical support. All riders are encouraged to bring an extra tube.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ANSI or SNELL approved helmets are required for all riders.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT

Dempsey Miller: dempsey@dempseymiller.com or Chance Lewis - chance.lewis@gmail.com.

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Notes:

• Port-A-John's are usually available at most rest stops on course and at ride start.

• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; gloves, eye protection, sun screen and high visibility clothing, flashing head / tail lights are HIGHLY recommended.

•Carpool where possible.

• Traffic, unpredictable weather, dog incidents among other risk elements are factors riders assume individual responsibility when signing up for this ride.

• Please have some form of ID with you in case of an emergency.

• Ensure your bike is in proper riding conditions and breaks are checked. Bring a spare tire tube.

We'll meet and group up near the registration area before the start.

Phone or text Maurice (CAC) at 704-4 9 7-03 30, if needed.