The GPS files for BikeMS New Bern 2010 are now available. Just click on the Public Service link at the top of the page. The BikeMS page is listed in the pulldown menu.
It’s that time of year again, time for the BikeMS New Bern 2010! Once again, I’m building GPS files of all of the courses. This year, expect courses for 30, 50, 75 and 100 mile routes on both Saturday and Sunday! The biggest change? They finally opened the bridge coming out of the park!!!! Most courses start out by crossing the bridge, so the long ride through the city to get to the freeway and to cross the river to the south has been eliminated. Another big change — we go all the way into Oriental, NC on Sunday! I think everyone will like the courses as designed.
The GPS routes are finished, but I’m still tweaking the files for waypoints and other nits. The event looks as spectacular as ever.
Reminder – check back from time to time for updates and additions. If anything changes, I’ll be changing the files accordingly. And finally, remember that while these are provided as a courtesy, the routes, cue sheets and directions given out AT THE EVENT are the final word and my files could be different from the official info(see disclaimers elsewhere on this site.) Changes happen at the last minute due to construction, safety issues, etc. Last minute changes probably won’t make it here.
So, keep an eye on my Public Service pages. The GPS files should be posted in just a few more days!
73,
W4FT
We did it again! Each day last weekend, a small band of hams covered 4 different routes, 7 rest stops and well over 100 miles of roads in and around New Bern, NC in support of the annual MS Bike event. That works out to about 13 SAGs, 7 rest stop operators and a handful of shadows and others, or about 25 hams in all.
Was it fun? Absolutely! Worthwhile? Of course! To quote Gary, KN4AQ, from a few years back, “Where else can you go and play radio all weekend and do something worthwhile at the same time?”
This is one of the biggest public service events that we support in NC all year. As great a job as we do each year, it would be so much better if we had more hams participating. Think about it and plan on helping out next year! At the very least, reserve a hotel room very early, even if you’re not sure. Best to book a room by Christmas for next year!
73,
Cliff, W4FT
The MS Bike Event is less than two weeks away. The GPS files can be downloaded at http://w4ft.com/public_service_support/msbike-2009-new-bern-nc-sept-12-13/
Check that webpage for more details.
73,
W4FT
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