Bernin' to the Beach (9th)

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

New Bern, North Carolina

$35.00–$75.00 · 2 races

Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of cycling at the 9th Annual Bernin' to the Beach event on Saturday, October 28, 2023! This beloved bicycle ride takes participants from New Bern, Craven to the beautiful Atlantic Beach, covering a distance of 40 miles. Starting at 8:00 AM, riders will enjoy a leisurely pace of 12 mph, accompanied by a police escort to ensure safety throughout the journey. With two well-equipped rest stops along the way, cyclists will be cheered on by enthusiastic volunteers while enjoying refreshments to keep their energy up!

This year's theme, "all things FOX," pays tribute to the inspiring Michael J. Fox and his mission to support the Michael J. Fox Foundation in funding a cure for Parkinson's disease. After crossing the finish line at the Doubletree of Atlantic Beach, participants can look forward to a delicious lunch and the chance to unwind with cocktails and beverages. Don’t miss the Kick-Off Party on Friday, October 25, featuring live music, swag bag and t-shirt pickups, and a meet-and-greet for all riders and volunteers at The Flying Fox in downtown New Bern. Join the fun, make a difference, and help support a great cause!

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Oct 26, 2024

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Bernin' to the Beach (8th)

Includes T-Shirt

KICK OFF PARTY is the night before the ride (Fri, Oct 27)! Get your swag bag and t-shirt, enjoy live music, grab a brew, and meet and greet with fellow riders and volunteers at the Bruin, downtown New Bern (224 Middle St) from 5pm-8pm. See ya there!

8:00 AM EDT

$75.00

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Virtual Ride
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

Can't make our in-person ride but want to be part of an all-important cause and mission? Ride any amount of miles virtually and post your pic in our event.

8:00 AM EDT

$35.00

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Organiser's description

The popular, all-inclusive, safe, fun bicycle event of the year that supports the Michael J. Fox Foundation and funding a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Ride takes place on Sat, Oct. 26th, starting at 8:00am (riders take off at 8:30am) and finishing around 2pm (includes lunch).

Our 9th Annual 40-mile bicycle ride from New Bern, NC to Atlantic Beach, safely in a police escort. Bicyclists pedal at a casual 12mph pace with 2 rest stops along the way where volunteers cheer them on and hydrate and feed them very well! Our theme this year is "all things FOX"...in honor of our humble leader, Michael J. Fox. So get FOXY, folks!

Finish line is at the Doubletree of Atlantic Beach where lunch is provided and there is a cash bar for cocktails/beers/sodas. Event participants and volunteers can stay that Saturday night at a discount given by the hotel. Call registration of Doubletree of AB at (252) 240-115 with DISCOUNT CODE: B2B

Friday, October 25 is our Kick-Off Party with swag bag and t-shirt pick up, live music, and a meet and greet for all riders and volunteers. This fun pre-gaming is at The Flying Fox in downtown New Bern (411 Broad Street, 28560) from 5pm-8pm.

Please share your sign up link/website and let your friends and family support your ride! Proceeds go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation....and the more support we can give, the quicker we get to a cure!