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Presented by Braswell Family Farms
EVENT GUIDE
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Welcome to the V Foundation’s
Victory Ride to Cure Cancer!
Thank you for being a part of this special event. To prepare for
the event and to know what to expect before, during and after
the ride, please read through this guide carefully, and email us at
info@thevictoryride.org with any questions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before the Event.............................................................................................4
Packet Pick-Up................................................................................................................. 4
Fundraising Minimums.................................................................................................... 4
Preparing for the Ride....................................................................................4
Rider Checklist & What to Wear...................................................................................... 4
At the Event Site on Ride Day........................................................................5
Event Site Map with Parking Info..................................................................................... 5
Ride Day Schedule for Riders.......................................................................................... 6
Event Site Activities Before/After the Ride...................................................................... 6
On the Road ..................................................................................................7
Safety & Rules of the Road.............................................................................................. 7
Ride App Info.................................................................................................................. 7
Route Info & Maps........................................................................................................... 8
10-Mile Route Description, Map & Elevation.............................................................................. 8
30-Mile Route Description, Map & Elevation.............................................................................. 9
60-Mile Route Description, Map & Elevation............................................................................ 10
100-Mile Route Description, Map & Elevation.......................................................................... 11
Virtual Rider, Volunteer & Spectator Information.........................................12
Virtual Rider Info............................................................................................................ 12
Volunteer Info................................................................................................................ 12
Spectator Info................................................................................................................ 12
Hotel Accommodations................................................................................................. 12
Weather Info & Event Cancellation............................................................................... 12
Online Information at thevictoryride.org
FAQs | Fundraising Guide | Training Guide
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REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS PRE-RIDE SCHEDULE
o Photo I.D. RIDER PACKET PICK-UP
You will not be able to check-in without your I.D. Please bring a photo I.D. It will be faster to pick up
o Helmet your packet prior to ride day. The rider packet
includes an official Victory Ride to Cure Cancer
FOR YOUR COMFORT
bib and bike tag.
Thursday, August 26
WEATHER REMINDER: The ride takes place rain or shine, 4:00–7:00 p.m.
so check the weather, and be prepared for any predicted
Inside-Out Sports
inclement weather. Visit the ride day page of the website
for more information.
2002 Grisdale Ln, Cary, NC 27511
Riders can turn in final donations, complete check-in
o Before you leave home and pick up their rider bibs and bike tag at packet
Check the weather, charge your phone and get your gear pick-up. Ride packets can also be picked up at the
assembled the night before so you won’t have to rush to
Victory Ride on August 28.
get to the event site on time.
o Bike maintenance
Make sure your bicycle is in good working order before the
ride. If you think you might need a tune-up or if it’s been
over a year since your last tune-up, take your bike in at a
FUNDRAISING MINIMUMS
To participate in the Victory Ride live event, the
least a week before ride day.
fundraising minimum of $250 must be met by August
o Cycling jersey 28. If you have not met your minimum, you will have
A lightweight cycling jersey that wicks moisture is best. the option to pay the balance with a credit card at
Avoid wearing a cotton shirt, as it will hold moisture and packet pick-up or at the event if you wish to ride.
may become hot and heavy. Virtual riders do not have a fundraising minimum.
o Cycling shorts Mailed donations must have been postmarked by
Padded cycling shorts minimize chafing and reduce August 15 to be included in final fundraising totals.
discomfort from sitting on a bike saddle for an extended
period.
o Gloves
Short-finger or fingerless cycling gloves provide a good
grip on the handlebars, absorb perspiration and help you
avoid blisters.
o Cycling shoes and socks
Dedicated cycling shoes are your best choice. Don’t
wear shoes with soft bottoms because they are not built
to withstand the pedal pressure from long-distance cycling.
As for socks, avoid 100% cotton socks if possible, and
instead opt for socks with moisture-wicking properties.
o Sunglasses and sunscreen
o Water bottle/back pack hydration system
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EVENT SITE MAP CENTENNIAL CAMPUS
OVAL DRIVE PARKING
CARS WITHOUT ROOF RACKS
Oval West Deck
LEGEND 914 Partners Way
Raleigh, NC
TENT
(next to Engineering Building I)
HYDRATION & SNACKS
STAGE CARS WITH ROOF RACKS
ENGINEERING 2 1940 Entrepreneur Drive
Raleigh, NC
(next to Engineering Building III)
START/FINISH
ENGINEERING 1 RIDERS ENGINEERING 3
GATHER FOR
CEREMONY
TEAMS
DINING & BRASWELL
BEER GARDEN BREAKFAST
YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK
STAGE
HYDRATION & SNACKS
BIKE
MECHANIC
RIDER CHECK-IN/
REGISTRATION FIRST AID &
& FUNDRAISING REWARDS/ VOLUNTEER
T-SHIRT PICK-UP CHECK-IN
BIKE PARKING
PARTICIPANT PARKING IN DECK
EVENT AND
THE OVAL VOLUNTEER PARKING
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RIDE DAY SCHEDULE 6:45 A.M. WELCOME RIDERS
100-Mile
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
8:15 A.M. WELCOME RIDERS
ARRIVAL TIME 100-MILE RIDERS: 60-Mile, 30-Mile and 10-Mile
Arrive at the site no later than 6:00 a.m. if you still need to
check in. If you have already checked in, received your packet Each wave will be released according to the schedule listed
and are ready to ride, we recommend you arrive no later than below.
6:30 a.m. to park, check your gear and be at the start line on
time. • 7:00 A.M. - 100-mile Start
• 8:30 A.M. - 60-mile, 30-mile and 10-mile Ride Start
ARRIVAL TIME 60-MILE, 30-MILE, & 10-MILE RIDERS:
Arrive at the site no later than 7:30 a.m. if you still need to AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE
check in. If you have already checked in, received your packet You can park your bike in bike parking, then relax in the
and are ready to ride, we recommend you arrive no later than festival area with teammates and guests. All riders and their
8:00 a.m. to park, check your gear and be at the start line on guests are invited to relax after the ride and enjoy food
time. trucks, craft beer and live music at the festival area on
NC State University’s Centennial Campus.
WHERE TO GO UPON ARRIVAL
Arriving early will give you enough time to park, unload and EVENT SITE ACTIVITIES BEFORE/AFTER THE RIDE
check-in at the event site. Upon arrival, riders can take their Before the start times, riders can…
bikes to bike parking, then proceed to check-in. • Meet-up with on-site bike techs
• Meet-up with your team
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS • Event site/start line photo opps
If your team raises $10,000 by Wednesday, August 25, your
team will receive a dedicated 10x10 tent in the festival site. 10:00 A.M.
This is a great place to meet up with your team before your Festival opens
ride and an excellent place to celebrate together after the ride. Food & beverage tents open
BIKE STAGING AREA Once you return from the route, you can pick up your
Riders will be able to store any items in the bike staging Victory Ride finishers t-shirt, claim fundraising rewards, learn
area. The bike staging area will be secured by volunteers more about the local mission partners and enjoy free beer
throughout the event and will only be accessible by riders in and a delicious meal.
the event. Please leave valuables in the car or at home.
Please note that the route will close at 3:00 p.m. There will
When to line up: 100-mile riders should be assembled be route support vehicles that can transport you to the next
and ready to ride by 6:45 a.m. 60-mile, 30-mile and 10-mile stop, if needed. Anyone who hasn’t completed the course by
riders should be assembled and ready to ride by 8:15 a.m. 3:00 p.m. may receive a lift back to the festival site.
Announcements will be made from the stage prompting
riders of each group to line up.
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SAFETY & RULES OF THE ROAD RIDER APP INFO
Your safety is important! The Victory Ride staff and The Victory Ride is using Run Go. If you don’t have the
volunteers will create a safe route and cycling environment. app on your phone already, you can access it through your
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your fellow phone’s app store for free. It is available for iPhones and
cyclists, please adhere to the following safety guidelines. Android operating systems.
• The Victory Ride is not a race. Routes are available online now on our routes page.
• All routes of the Victory Ride will be held on open roads
or greenways. Motor traffic and other greenway users will
be present, so always be aware of the vehicles, riders and
pedestrians around you.
• Always wear a helmet when riding your bike—
helmets are required at the Victory Ride.
• Obey all instructions from law enforcement and Victory
Ride staff and volunteers.
• If you need to take or make a phone call or snap a photo,
stop riding and pull over to the side of the road out of the
way of other riders and drivers. Use of a phone while riding
is strictly prohibited.
• Headphones, iPods and radios are not permitted
while riding.
• Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals.
• Ride single file. Pass on the left only when it’s safe to do so.
• Ride with traffic on the right side of the road. Ride as far
to the right as is safely possible, except when passing.
• Leave one bike length between you and the rider in front
of you.
• Do not cross the yellow centerline regardless of the
passing zone.
• Use verbal cues to communicate with other riders:
• “On your left”
• “Slowing”
• “Stopping”
• “Car back”
• “Turning right” or “Turning left”
• Use hand cues to point out potential hazards in the road,
like potholes and debris.
• Ride defensively. Never assume that a driver or another
cyclist sees you.
• Always be courteous and respectful of other riders and the
general public.
We will send additional ride day safety rules and regulations
to all participants via email prior to event day. Thank you for
helping us make safety a priority!
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10-MILE ROUTE
10-MILE
The ROUTE
10-mile route features forested riding, modest inclines and beautiful greenways. We’ll begin in the heart of NC State
University’s
The 10-mile Centennial
route featuresCampus. We’llriding,
forested east through
head modest campus
inclines on the Centenial
and beautiful Bikeway
greenways. Connector
We’ll begin into theheart
the Walnut Creek
of NC Trail.
State
There,
University’s follow the tree-lined
we willCentennial Walnut
Campus. We’ll Creek
head eastGreenway traveling
through campus on through and around
the Centennial creeks
Bikeway and wooded
Connector trails
to the until reaching
Walnut Creek
theTrail.
turnThere,
aroundwepoint
willatfollow
Walnut
theCreek Wetland
tree-lined Center,
Walnut heading
Creek back toward
Greenway campus
traveling forand
through a post-ride celebration
around creeks including
and wooded food,
trails until
reaching
drinks and the turnaround point at Walnut Creek Wetland Center, heading back toward campus for a post-ride celebration
music.
including food, drinks and music.
440
RALEIGH
40
64
401
450
Eleva tion (feet)
400
350
300
250
200
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Distance (miles)
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30-MILE
30-MILE ROUTE
ROUTE
The 30-mile route features forested riding, modest inclines and beautiful greenways. We’ll begin in the heart of NC State
The 30-mileCentennial
University’s route features forested We’ll
Campus. riding,head
modest inclines
east and campus
through beautiful greenways. We’ll begin
on the Centennial in the heart
Bikeway of NC State
Connector University’s
to the Walnut Creek
Centennial Campus. We’ll head east through campus on the Centenial Bikeway Connector to the Walnut
Trail. There, we will follow the tree-lined Walnut Creek Greenway traveling through and around creeks, wooded Creek Trail. ere,trails,
we willand
follow
the
the tree-lined Walnut Creek Greenway traveling through and around creeks, wooded trails, and the Neuse River Trail
Neuse River Trail until reaching the turnaround point at Anderson Point Park, heading back toward campus for a post-ride cele- until reaching the
turn around
bration point food,
including at Anderson
drinksPoint Park, heading back toward campus for a post-ride celebration including food, drinks and music.
and music.
401
70
440
401
64
RALEIGH 87
440
40
401
440
GARNER
70
500
Elevation (feet)
450
400
350
300
200
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Distance (miles)
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EventGuide60-MILE ROUTE
60-MILE
The ROUTE
60-mile route features forested riding, scenic farmland, modest inclines and beautiful old neighborhoods. We’ll
begin in the heart of NC State University’s Centennial Campus. We’ll head south through campus toward Lake Johnson,
The 60-mile
where route features
we will continue forested
further south riding,
towardscenic farmland,and
Lake Wheeler modest
pastinclines
Historicand beautiful
Yates old neighborhoods.
Mill. Riders We’llabegin
will then complete loop in
the heart of NC State University’s Centennial Campus. We’ll head south through campus toward Lake Johnson,
around Fuquay-Varina, passing through tree-lined country roads before tracking back toward Centennial Campus, travel- where we will
continue further south toward Lake Wheeler and past Historic Yates Mill. Riders will then complete a loop
ing over Lake Johnson and heading back into campus for a post-ride celebration including food, drinks and music. around Fuquay-Va-
rina, passing through tree-lined country roads of Cokesbury while enjoying views of scenic Lochmere before tracking back
toward Centennial Campus, traveling over Lake Johnson and heading back into campus for a post-ride celebration including
food, drinks and music.
40
MILLBROOK
55 440
MORRISVILLE
CARY RALEIGH
751
64
64
540 APEX
GARNER
NEW HILL
401
HOLLY
1
SPRINGS
40
42
55
42
ANGIER
401
500
Elevation (feet)
450
400
350
300
250
200
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Distance (miles)
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Event Guide | 10100-MILE ROUTE
The
The 100-mile
100-mile route
route features
features forested
forested riding,
riding, scenic
scenic farmland,
farmland, modest
modest inclines
inclines and
and beautiful
beautiful old
old neighborhoods.
neighborhoods. We’ll
We’ll begin
begin in
in
the
the heart of NC State University’s Centennial Campus. We’ll head south through campus toward Lake Johnson, where we
heart of NC State University’s Centennial Campus. We’ll head south through campus toward Lake Johnson, where we will
will
continue
continue further
further south
south toward
toward Lake
Lake Wheeler
Wheeler andand past
past Historic
Historic Yates
Yates Mill.
Mill. Smooth
Smooth uninterrupted
uninterrupted roads
roads in
in aa country
country setting
setting await
await
riders
riders as they pass tree-lined country roads of Cokesbury. Next, riders will enjoy beautiful views of Jordan Lake as they cross
as they pass tree-lined country roads of Cokesbury. Next, riders will enjoy beautiful views of Jordan Lake as they cross itit
multiple
multiple times
times throughout
throughout the the ride.
ride. Tracking
Tracking back
back after
after aa big
big loop
loop through
through multiple
multiple NC
NC counties,
counties, we
we will
will cross
cross over
over Harris
Harris Lake
Lake
and
and begin the return trip through scenic Lochmere and Centennial Campus, traveling over Lake Johnson and heading aback
begin the return trip through Centennial Campus, traveling over Lake Johnson and heading back into campus for post-
ride celebration
into campus for aincluding
post-ridefood, drinks and
celebration music.food, drinks and music.
including
CHAPEL HILL 540
40
55 440
MORRISVILLE
CARY
751 RALEIGH
64 64
64
540 APEX
PITTSBORO
GARNER
401
HOLLY
1 SPRINGS
501
40
42
FUQUAY-VARINA
55
42
401
210
500
450
Elevation (feet)
400
350
300
250
200
150
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Distance (miles)
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Event Guide 11VIRTUAL RIDER, VOLUNTEER & SPECTATOR INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RIDER INFO SPECTATOR INFO
Although not required, virtual riders are encouraged to Spectators are encouraged to come out and support the
come to the event celebration on ride day. Virtual riders riders at the start/finish line and along the route. If you will
can also pick up any fundraising rewards they have earned. be joining us at the event site as a spectator, please refer to
Otherwise, fundraising rewards earned by virtual riders will the map on page 5 of this guide and park in the appropriate
be mailed shortly after the event. parking garage.
VOLUNTEER INFO HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Registered volunteers will receive a final volunteer Out-of-town riders can reserve hotel rooms at the Marriott’s
assignment confirmation email approximately a week StateView Hotel and Aloft Raleigh in Raleigh.
out from the event. This email will contain details regarding
your volunteer role, shift assignment, parking details and WEATHER INFO & EVENT CANCELLATION
any other special instructions related to your volunteer role. Safety is our number one priority: therefore, we reserve
Please reach out directly to info@thevictoryride.org if you the right to delay or cancel the event if for any reason we
have any questions related to volunteering. fear for the safety of ride participants. In the case of event
cancellation, no refunds will be issued.
Event Guide | 12THANK YOU
Thank you for going the distance in the fight against cancer.
The 2021 Victory Ride is your opportunity to be part of something big.
Together we will achieve Victory Over Cancer®!
The V Foundation funds research at world-class facilities where critical
discoveries about cancer are made. 100% of rider-raised funds from the Victory Ride
to Cure Cancer presented by Braswell Family Farms benefits Duke Cancer Institute,
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Wake Forest Baptist Heath
Comprehensive Center, as well as breakthrough cancer research nationwide.
Presented by Braswell Family Farms
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