Greetings fellow enthusiasts.
Join us for a rain or shine event celebrating the development of the Alex Moulton bicycle. A casual sensibly passed ride is on Sunday with a fun get together Saturday afternoon followed by dinner. These are remarkable machines. Anyone on any cycle is welcome but we offer special invitations to people astride internally geared or small wheeled cycles.
Hope to see you there.
6/18/01
Subject: UPDATE on the CAROLINA MOULTON RAMBLE June 23-24 2001
We want to thank everyone who has expressed interest or plans to attend the CAROLINA MOULTON RAMBLE in Raleigh, North Carolina USA. All cycles are welcome on the riding events and we expect as many as twenty riders astride Moulton's for this inaugural event. One rider has promised to arrive from ICELAND and others as far away as New York and Florida plan to attend.
Most activities start at North Road Bicycle Company near the heart of the city within casual walking distance of many museums and amenities. A large number of pubs and restaurants are nearby as well. Arrive early to enjoy the best of the city.
AGENDA: Thursday & Friday 10-8 PM and Saturday 10-4 PM June 21-22-23. Come visit North Road Bicycle Company at 519 W. North St., Raleigh, NC, USA and while your are visiting please ride the latest Alex Moulton creations. This unusual shop is dedicated to cycling as a pastime and an art form. Often described as an Aladdin's cave or unique and hard to find cycle goods many people see it as a Museum of all things cycling with a wide selection of Moulton's on hand. From F- Frames to APB's to the latest New Series, ready to test ride!
Saturday, June 23- PLEASE RSVP by PHONE or E-MAIL for this Evening PLEASE! 4-5 PM Sign Up and registration, No Fee. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. 5 PM We will have a roll by of the Lineage of Moulton and Alex Moulton Bicycles with an emphasis on education and enlightenment of the concepts used in development of these marvelous machines. Mechanical tips, upgrade paths and maintenance will also be covered.
This will be followed by "The Innovative Engineer" Video on the development of the New Series Bicycle.
After general discussion we will also cover various topics on equipping, maintaining and transporting the Moulton bicycle.
If time remains we will do a live Suspensionectomy (Overhaul of the Front Forks) and provide maintenance tips.
7:00 PM - Or there abouts it's off to the City Market for Dinner at an English Pub and good fellowship. People who wish to drive can ride the free Raleigh City Trolley Bus to the restaurant. It passes every fifteen minutes. After dinner people may want to explore the various city sites by cycle light. Please bring a good lock and lights for Saturday evenings activities.
Sunday, June 24--RAIN Or SHINE RIDING EVENT- Ramble to Moulton, NC! Breakfast: Optional at Griffin's Restaurant in Downtown Youngsville, NC. Opens at 6:00 AM Sunday. Relax with your new friends. 8:30 Main Street Youngsville, NC - Gathering to Unpack bike for remote start cycle Ride. Good time to admire other bikes than your own. 9:00 Main Street Youngsville, NC - Depart Youngville to Moulton, NC. Total 46 Miles. First stop official at 18 Miles. At Moulton we will have melons for a break and stop for a group picture. We will Lunch at the Famous Murphy House Restaurant in Louisburg, NC. After lunch there will be a short tour of the historic city of Louisburg then return to Youngsville, NC. Please bring a good lock for securing your cycle at lunch.
Other equipment: Please bring the following: Puncture Repair Equipment Rain Gear Sunscreen
Please RSVP and we will have a city map, ride maps, souvenir name tag and other goodies waiting!
CONTACT US BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Hope to see you there.
The North Road Bicycle Company
your bicycle outfitter
519 W. North St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
USA
ph toll free in USA :800/321-5511
Local ph: 919/828-8999
E-Mail: cyclestore@aol.com