Bikes For Bluejays
Presented By Lake Gaston Outfitters
Annual ride through quiet country roads around Littleton NC
All proceeds fund bikes to students of Littleton Academy, in Littleton NC.
Bikes For Bluejays is a different cycling event - it doesn't just raise funds to provide bikes & helmets to students at Littleton Academy. The bikes come with strings attached - the students attend eight classes provided by a certified instructor from Lake Gaston Outfitters, covering the fundamentals of riding skills & safety that we hope will foster an appreciation for the bikes and develop a passion for cycling!
Littleton Academy offers a world-class education to a diverse group of children throughout its service area, almost all of whom receive scholarships and other income-based financial assistance to help offset the cost of tuition.
Our 2024 ride was made possible by you, the participants, and our business sponsors - Thank you all!
Giant Bicycles: Giant Bicycles USA
Giro Helmets: Giro Sport Design
Acorn Center: The Acorn Center
Wildwood Nursery: Wildwood Nursery at Lake Gaston
Blue Jay Bistro: Blue Jay Bistro
Lake Gaston Coffee: Lake Gaston Coffee
Greater Littleton Development Partners: GLDP
Buddy Isles Tire & Automotive: Buddy Isles Tire and Automotive
Buddy Isles Collision: Buddy Isles Collision
Mainstreet Mercantile: Mainstreet Mercantile
Littleton Hardware: Littleton Hardware
B & M Parts and More: B&M Parts and More
The Fix Salon: The Fix Salon
The Find: Coming Soon!
Timber Waters Brewery: Timber Waters Brewing Co
Franks Fine Arts: Frank's Fine Arts
Gypsy Wood Leathers: Gypsy Wood Leathers
Ed Fitts Charitable Foundation
Event Date and Time
- Fall 2025
- 7:00 AM EST OnSite registration available
- 9:00 AM EST Mass Start (100k/60mi riders first, followed by 50k/30mi and 25k/15mi riders immediately following)
Riders Pre-Registered will receive an event shirt with their Rider Packet. Day of event riders will receive an event shirt as available.
Note the Bikes For Bluejays ride has a NO Refund policy - the event will run rain or shine!
Where
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The Acorn Center
411 Mosby Avenue
Littleton, NC 27850 -
Click here for Directions
Parking
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Parking will be available on Mosby Avenue.
Routes and Support
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Marked routes
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Stocked rest stops on 30mi & 60mi routes
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SAG vehicle support.
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Mechanical support at event start.
Rider Packets and Merchandise Pickup
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Rider Packets & merch will be available at Lake Gaston Outfitters (dates to be announced) 2401 Eaton Ferry Rd, Littleton NC 27850
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Rider Packets can also be picked up the morning of the event, 8AM - 9AM - Please allow plenty of time - it will be crowded. Parking and getting ready to ride can take longer than you expect.
After Ride Party:
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Food and drinks will be available for purchase after the ride.
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Lots more info coming spring 2025!