ABOUT the Bogue Banks Tip2Tip 2023 Event
Cycling Event
Conceived in late spring 2021, the Tip2Tip idea was brought to fruition by the Selma Cyclapaths and the Tackle Box Tavern.
It is a joint effort to bring exposure to the Bogue Banks area (also a part of the Crystal Coast) and help raise funds for MS research.
This is now a yearly cycling event based at The Circle in Atlantic Beach, anchored by the Tackle Box Tavern and The Bite at the Box, to support a worthy cause.
The event is SAG supported by volunteers. SAG rest stops are at Indian Beach for the 25, 50 and 62 mile routes. Another SAG rest stop will be at the Speedway ~6mi east of Cape Carteret on Hwy 24 for the 62 mi route.
MS Research
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.
The Tip2Tip is an effort to raise additional funds to support continued research for a cure. Over the past several decades the research effort has led to many new treatments that have greatly helped those that suffer with MS. We hope to find a cure one day.
Bogue Banks
From one end of the island to the other, the 50 mile route will have you visit Ft. Macon State Park and then ride to the Coast Guard Station west of Emerald Isle.
The 62 mile route will follow the 50 milers through the Coast Guard Station at Emerald Isle but then divert over the bridge to Hwy 24 (headed east). The route will proceed to Country Club Road in Morehead City, back past the Haystacks and return over the bridge to Atlantic Beach.
For those that are not up to the task of the long route, you can reduce it to 25 miles by turning around at our rest stop in Indian Beach.
For those desiring just a beach cruise, a 11 mi route exploring the Atlantic Beach area is available.
Along these routes are numerous places to view local attractions or stop by a beach access point.
