These cyclists will Take the State!

Riders in 2005 camped in the WHS gym.

Cycle NC is back! The very popular, really cool cross-state bicycle trip is returning to Columbus County in early October. They have brought their 1,200+ cyclists through here three times, and we partied with them each time. Looks like they have 500+ riders signed up already.

Even better, why not join in their fun? The escorted and catered ride begins in Asheville and ends in Ocean Isle Beach. You can ride the whole way, (about 400 miles,) or you can ride just a day or two. The last day of the trip, Saturday, Oct. 2, is 47 miles from Whiteville to Ocean Isle Beach. Registration for one day is $50 per adult. Hey, registration for Take the Lake is still free, but we won’t carry your luggage or give you a gym floor to sleep on!

Visit Cycle NC through the North Carolina Amateur Sports web site or click here.