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Fletcher Flyer 2016

When:
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Where:
Oscar Blues Brewery
342 MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL DR
BREVARD, NC  28712
Event Contact(s):
Ben Elderd
Category:
Event Rides-non BRBC
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Helmets are required. Obey NC traffic laws.
Cancellation Policy:
The Flyer has a NO REFUND policy. Ride rain or shine. The profits go to good causes.
Since its conception 12 years ago the Fletcher Flyer has raised over $176,000. All profits have gone to support cycling advocacy and education in Western North Carolina. Profits this year will also benefit Friends of Connect Buncombe, Muddy Sneakers and Trips for Kids WNC.
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Fletcher Flyer 2016
Extra Meal
Extra Meal 2
Extra Meal 3
Training Program-Half Metric Century-Check FF 2016 above if you also want to sign up for the ride
Training Program-50 Mile&Metric Century-Check FF 2016 above if you also want to sign up for the ride
Training Program-Full Century-Check FF 2016 above if you also want to sign up for the ride.

Ride the Flyer

 

The 13th annual Flyer has the same start/finish location as last year:  Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC.  What better way to spend the day than with a Bike Ride, Bluegrass, BBQ, and a Brew (or Root Beer Float Shooters)!

Like last year, the offering includes the full, metric, half century, and half metric rides which wind through the valleys south of Asheville, NC. Although it is the least hilly ride in Western North Carolina, it has plenty of rolling hills to keep all riders interested. There is beautiful mountain scenery without the long mountain climbs. 
The Flyer is a ride for everyone from first time riders to experience riders.
The 2016 Flyer offers four rolling routes through the beautiful hills of western North Carolina

Full Century - 100 miles, 4595' of climb

Metric Century - 63 miles, 2436' of climb

Half Century - 54 miles, 1792' of climb

Half Metric Century - 33 miles, 1250' of climb

 

Ride rain or shine! Helmets required

 

Features

After ride BBQ meal and snacks included in ride fee

Bluegrass Band at the finish line
Beer available at the finish line (1st beer free, compliments of Oskar Blues)
Well stocked, staffed, and placed rest stops
Friendly and helpful SAG support

 

 

Register Early! Ride capped at 1,000 riders. Last year we sold out.

The first 750 registered riders will receive official Flyer socks (by DeFeet)

Pre-ride packet pickup on Saturday, June 4, from 10AM to 4PM. Place to be determined.

Ride day packet pickup at Oskar Blues Brewery on Sunday, June 5 from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM

If online registration has closed, you can still register in person during pre-ride packet pickup or at Oskar Blues Brewery during the hours shown above unless we've reached our cap and closed registration.

 

Ride for Better Cycling

Presented by the Blue Ridge Bicycling Club (BRBC) and the WNC Bicycle Dealers Association (WNCBDA)

Proceeds go to the BRBC's cycling advocacy programs and the WNCBDA's promotion of bicycling.

Over the last 12 years, over $176,000 of BRBC event profits have been spent on WNC cycling advocacy programs and supporting local non-profits related to greenways, cycling and education for kids. 

Your support will help us promote safe and enjoyable bike routes in WNC.

This year:  Profits will also be shared with Friends of Connect Buncombe,  Muddy Sneakers and Trips for Kids WNC.

 

Team in Training

Riders from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society s Team in Training (TNT) program will ride in the Fletcher Flyer again this year

Since 1988, more than 420,000 volunteer TNT participants have raised over $1 billion for research and patient services.

The Jersey
A very limited number of 10th anniversary Fletcher Flyer  jerseys are available.  Click here to view the jersey and size information.