The 16th Annual Hunter Subaru WNC Flyer

Online Registration is NOW OPEN!

Sunday, June 2, 2019

(Formerly called the Fletcher Flyer-The name has been changed to better reflect the area where we now ride.)

Voted Best Road Bike Event in WNC for 2016 in Mountain Xpress

Read HERE for 2019 WNC Flyer Ride Updates

WNC Flyer Ride Start/Finish + Post Ride Party at Oskar Blues, Brevard, NC

8:00 AM Ride Start for Full Century

8:05 AM Ride Start for Metric Century

8:10 AM Ride Start for Half Century

8:15 AM Ride Start for Half Metric

The WNC Flyer Ride course cutoff time is at 5pm EST. Riders are able to complete their ride on their own unsupported after 5pm, however, all post ride activities and refreshments and volunteer/police support will end at 5pm.

Net proceeds benefit bicycling advocacy organizations in WNC. Contact us if you are interested in having your organization be considered for one of our non-profit partners.

The 16th annual Hunter Subaru WNC Flyer (formerly called Fletcher Flyer) will be held in the “Cycling Capital of the South”, Brevard, NC. The start/finish will be at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC. What better way to spend the day than with a Bike Ride, Bluegrass, BBQ and a complimentary first Brew!

Riders will have their choice of a full century, metric century, 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.

This is a fully supported ride with six well-stocked rest stops and an after ride party, including BBQ/Veggie Lunch Option for an add-on of $5 for participants and $10 for guests of participants, a Bluegrass band, a beer (1st beer compliments of Oskar Blues) and a root beer float shooter.

Music

This year’s band is the Dryman Mountain Boys! You can learn about the band and listen to their music by clicking here. They will be followed by John Trufant, who you can learn more about here.

Parking Details:

6:30 AM – 7:45 AM

Parking available on Industrial Blvd. near Oskar Blues (until lots full or at 7:45am, whichever comes first)

6:30 AM – 9:00AM

Auxiliary Parking available at the following locations: Use Greenway to ride bike to Oskar Blues!

Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Parking Lot at 1078 Ecusta Road (accessible to OB via Bike Path/Greenway)
Pisgah Forest Elementary – 1076 Ecusta Rd.(accessible to OB via Bike Path/Greenway)

7:45 AM: Oskar Blues, Industrial Blvd. Road and Parking Lots – CLOSED to traffic for the safety of our riders – Auxiliary lots should be used for parking.

View prior year’s photos taken by Paul Jackson Photography.

Beer

Every participant gets one free beer after the ride. Oskar Blues will provide a selection of Dale’s Pale Ale (Pale Ale), Pinner (Session IPA), Mama’s Little Yella Pils (Pilsner), Old Chub (Scotch Ale), Guns N Rose (Rose’ Ale) , G’Knight (Imperial Red Ale), Can-O-Bliss IPA (Hazy IPA), and Wild Basin Boozy Water.

Accomodations & Special Rates

Etowah Valley Golf and Resort is located less than 15 minutes away from the start of the WNC Flyer Ride, at Oscar Blues. All rooms offer 2 queen beds, a balcony overlooking our golf course, and a hot breakfast buffet in the morning. We are offering a special promotional rate for participants in the WNC Flyer Ride, of $114.99 a night for May 31st – June 2nd. Call us directly at (828) 891 – 7022 EXT 1 today to book your room. Simply mention “WNC Flyer” to redeem this special rate.

Register

The 16th Annual WNC Flyer Registration is now open! Secure your spot HERE!

Registration capped at 1,000. The Hunter Subaru WNC Flyer SELLS out early, so reserve your spot!

Must be pre-registered by midnight on May 31st to receive official WNC Flyer, DeFeet cycling socks. Limited to the first 1,000 pre-registered riders.

REGISTRATION PRICING:

Super Early Registration: November 15 – November 30 – $50

Early Registration: December 1 – March 31 – $55

Regular Registration: April 1 – May 31- – $60

Late Registration (if available) – June 1 – ride day – $65

If you decide to change your ride distance please make these changes by Monday, May 20th at midnight! We are ordering personalized bibs! Email info@racesonline.com for assistance.

ROUTES

Half Century

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29470332

Half Metric

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29470338

Metric

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29470331

Century

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29470325

APPAREL:

Commemorate your accomplishment with this 16th Annual WNC Flyer Commemorative Jersey and (new for 2019!) Bib Shorts made by Giordana Cycling.

Your order will be available for pick-up at packet pickup/registration on ride weekend.

To order these custom apparel items, please order when you register for the ride HERE.

Deadline to place apparel order is Tuesday, April 9th at Noon EST.

Go your full distance with a training program specifically designed for The Hunter Subaru WNC Flyer by Carmichael Training Systems

CTS has partnered with us by donating training programs for each route/distance. Available for purchase at an extremely discounted rate when you register for The Hunter Subaru WNC Flyer. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

Three different programs to choose from. Each is a 12 week static training program.

33 mile ride ($10)
50 mile & Metric Century ride ($15)
Full Century ride ($20)

The Hunter Subaru WNC Flyer is a a fund raising event for the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club who’s goal is to promote heathy living and bicycling in Western North Carolina. Monies raised are used to promote healthy living through bicycling and bicycle riding in Western North Carolina. If your organization has interest in being part of the WNC Flyer please contact us – wncflyer@gmail.com.

Thank you for your willingness to help us at the WNC Flyer. We could use some help the week leading up to the ride and on ride day (Sunday, June 2nd) Volunteering and riding? Volunteer spots with a ‘*’ means you can ride AND volunteer. After you have signed up to volunteer you can use the special volunteer code for a discount on your ride entry.

Sign up HERE to Volunteer!

This event is growing and demands a large number of people to organize and run the ride.

There are all kinds of positions needing filled…from Marking Routes to Registration to Rest Stop Helpers. Please give of your time and take part in one of WNC’s largest bicycling promotion events!

All Volunteers receive a complimentary pair of WNC Flyer DeFeet socks, a complimentary beer at Oskar Blues and meal ticket as a thank you gift for their service.

DeFeet Sock Size Chart:

2019 WNC Flyer Updated Routes

May 11, 2019

Our 2019 WNC Flyer Routes and Rest Stops have been updated! Please see the links below for your route. We hope everyone has a fun and safe ride on Sunday, June 2nd. 8:00 AM Ride Start for Full Century 8:05 AM Ride Start for Metric Century 8:10AM Ride Start for Half Century 8:15 AM Ride Start for Half Metric Available Rest Stop Times and Locations Rest Stop 1. 8:45am to 9:30am at Etowah Horse Shoe Volunteer Fire Department. 3559 Hebron Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28739 Rest Stop 2. … [Read more...]

2019 WNC Flyer Updates

November 15, 2018

2019 WNC Flyer Ride Updates: 1. The WNC Flyer ride committee believes in keeping ride costs as low as possible for all cyclists in our region and community to be able to participate. So for 2019, we will not increase the cost of the ride registration fees. 2. We have noticed the amount of leftover food each year after our pre-ride party and we want to do our part in reducing waste from our event and helping our planet! With that said, we will continue to keep the registration pricing the … [Read more...]

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