TOWN OF GOLDSTON: “Cycle North Carolina” Cross-State Event Will Stop in Siler City

By Press release submission

Sep 28, 2019

Town of Goldston issued the following announcement on Sept. 26.

The 2019 Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” Route will cross Chatham County, making an overnight stop in Siler City on October 1, 2019. The tour, with approximately 1,000 cyclists, starts in Blowing Rock on September 28 and ends in Atlantic Beach on October 5. Cycle North Carolina reports that the event draws cyclists from around the nation and even some from other countries. It is considered an annual highlight for cyclists in the United States.

WHAT: Cycle North Carolina – Overnight Stop in Siler City

WHEN: October 1, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – October 2, 2019, noon

WHERE: Bray Park

800 Alston Bridge Road

Siler City, NC 27344

“We are thrilled to join with the Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau to bring Cycle North Carolina to Chatham County and Siler City,” said Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne. “We hope that the cyclists will enjoy experiencing our hospitality as well as visiting restaurants, shops and other attractions that make our community so special.”

Event Activities and Economic Impact

The tour gives cyclists the opportunity to experience local food, merchandise and art. Area businesses are expected to see a boost in customers, and additional festivities are scheduled for cyclists and the general public alike to enjoy. A schedule of activities is available here: facebook.com/events/2773930002682322.

“This is Cycle North Carolina’s first time making an overnight stop in Siler City, and it’s a wonderful opportunity for people who have never been here to take in the scenic views and the wealth of to-dos,” said Neha Shah, director, Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We want to make it as memorable as possible, so the tour will come back and the cyclists also will return for future visits.”

Roads and Transportation

All area roads will remain open during the tour. Chatham Transit is offering a complimentary shuttle service for guests to explore throughout their stay. There are different loops for various parts of Siler City.The cyclists will head out on the road to start their travels from Siler City to Clayton on October 2nd between the hours of 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and will be cycling east on Alston Bridge Road from Bray Park. Given this is a school day, additional traffic congestion is expected. Law enforcement officers will be stationed in the area to direct traffic as needed. Still, anyone traveling in this area is asked to be extra mindful and exercise extreme caution.