Your bike...It's the main piece of equipment that you need during the week and the main reason that brought you to Cycle NC.  It's the most important thing that you need to take care of before and during the ride to get you through the week.  Below are some helpful pre-ride tips and shipping information.

1. Have your bike properly inspected and tuned up BEFORE you come on the ride.    Our mechanics on the ride will be busy making repairs...not tune ups. 
2. Visit your local bike shop to have yours looked at or if you are in the Raleigh/Durham area, visit Cycling Spoken Here Bike Shop to have one of our event mechanics perform a free inspection. 
3. Make sure your tires, brakes and bike tubes are in good condition to ride for 7 days.
4. Bring a plastic bag or shower cap to cover your seat during the night to protect it from the morning dew.  No one enjoys a cold wet seat early in the morning. 

Bike Shipping, Retail and Bike Shop Services During Cycle NC:
     Detailed information regarding the Cycling Spoken Here Bike Shop retail store, bike mechanic services and details for shipping your bike to Cycle North Carolina will be provided soon or you can call the Cycling Spoken Here bicycle shop at 919-461-0066 and chat with one of their professional bike mechanics regarding bike shipping options.