Community and Business Owners Invited to Welcome Cycle NC to Statesville
The cyclist will arrive at the Purple Heart Homes property on October 7, 2024
Statesville has been selected as the third overnight stop for the Cycle NC, Mountains to Coast ride from Spruce Pine to Ocean Isle Beach. The cyclist will arrive at the Purple Heart Homes property on October 7, 2024 after about a 55 mile ride from Lenoir, N.C. The Purple Heart Homes property will host roughly 200-300 tents as well as 15-20 RV’s.
“Purple Heart Homes is the perfect location for the overnight stop in Statesville. Its proximity to downtown and expansive footprint will allow cyclists to experience the wonderful downtown area and also get a peaceful night’s sleep in the quiet grassy area on-site. We are very thankful to Purple Heart Homes for hosting Cycle NC and can’t wait for a wonderful visit to the City of Statesville on October 7,” said Chip Hofler, Ride Director for Cycle NC.
With over 900 registered cyclists anticipated, the event will also see participants staying in three pre-booked area hotels, further supporting the local economy. This influx of visitors presents a unique opportunity for community engagement and local businesses to showcase what Statesville has to offer.
The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) in partnership with the City of Statesville, Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) and Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce invite the community to get involved to welcome our guests. There will be a large welcome reception at Purple Heart Homes followed by bus tours to Southern Distilling, Rescue Ranch and Downtown Statesville. Downtown businesses are encouraged to be open until at least 8 p.m. to welcome our guests on Monday night. Balloon glows throughout Downtown Statesville will be planned at the end of the evening for the public to attend.
"This event is a great opportunity to showcase what a vibrant Downtown we have. I would love to see all of our shops open, live music everywhere, our restaurants full to capacity and the sidewalks filled with people enjoying our beautiful streetscape," said Liz Petree, Community Engagement Manager of DSDC.
If you would like more information about this topic or to get involved, please call the SCVB at 704-682-7756, or email [email protected]
About Cycle North Carolina
Cycle North Carolina is presented by Retire NC. Partner organizations of Cycle North Carolina include: BODYARMOR, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Truist, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Harris Teeter, Morningstar Law Group and the N.C. Department of Transportation.North Carolina Amateur Sports is a 501c(3) nonprofit charitable organization that annually organizes the BODYARMOR State Games and Cycle North Carolina. NCAS is dedicated to the promotion of the spirit of amateur sports, physical fitness and health to all ages and skill levels through the participation in organized events which enrich the state of North Carolina. For more information on NCAS and its events, please access www.ncsports.org.
About Purple Heart Homes
Purple Heart Homes, Inc. is a 501(c) nonprofit on a mission to provide housing solutions for Service Connected Disabled and Aging Veterans of all eras that are substantial in function, design and quality - fit to welcome home the fighting men and women of America.
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