QUOTES FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

• "That was the most fun I've had riding my bike since I was a kid!" - Rick W. (Rick has completed multiple mountain century rides such as Assualt on Mt. Mitchell, Blood Sweat & Gears, Blue Ridge Brutal and Bridge to Bridge).
• "The 25-mile route was a blast!  It was like a riding a roller coaster."  - Sam L.
• "I've lived in south Charlotte for 20 plus years and I saw neighborhoods I never knew existed."  - Pam S.
• "This is one of the most beautiful organized rides I have been on.  The homes and their landscapes were amazing.  A "must do" ride if you want to see beauty! Also, so much shade from mature trees along the routes" - Anne M.
• "The live music, craft beer garden and food in the park after the ride was a great treat after a long ride!" - Jim M.​
• "If you are not braking, cornering, shifting and standing on your pedals, you are not having as much fun on your bicycle as you should!" - Lane H.
• "That is the hardest 62 miles I have ever done!" - Riley G. (In full disclosure, Riley and a few others that day averaged 19.1 MPH for the entire 62 miles.  Yes, Riley you prescribed the pain to yourself).
• "I'm amazed how many Route Arrows they put out.  It must take them forever to mark the routes.  Well done!" - Robert D.
• "I loved that the walking routes went past a coffee shop!  My daughter and I stopped and enjoyed a coffee treat." - Sarah R.
• "I enjoyed walking while my husband cycled.  Then we had lunch together and listened to the live music." - Betsy E.
• "Know the route, know the road and know peace on a bicycle again." - Lane H.
• "Tour de Turns is to Formula 1 as 24 Hours of Booty is to NASCAR.  These routes never get boring!  I have discovered better road cycling routes because of this event." - Brad B.