NC Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention Series - VSAP

This year we had our first full time female rider Aütümn Lyn. Autumn started out with a 15 miles ride with a few breaks and under 14mph average. She ended up riding across the entire state of NC at speeds that were faster than any VSAP Ride, to include a 100 mile century ride. She pulled for miles at a time with speeds over 20mph. Way to lead the way Autumn, for all females to emulate.

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Thanks to Pastor Kyle Burrows for opening prayor and Crossroads Church sponsorship.

Thanks again to IGA Eastover and Fox's Pizza Den.

Know that when you support an event like this, that it not only raises awareness and monies for the cause, but it also helps many other supporting organizations like The Falcon Children's Woodworking Program. We are proud of the plaques that they are making for us for this event.

I've personally used them for several races, and they are excellent!

Well here we are, 2 days away from the race! Please read this important message! What was that? Yeah READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE

EXPO/Packet Pickup - Packet Pickup is on Friday Sept 17 at Eastover Recreation Center 3637 Pembroke Lane, Eastover from 4pm until 8pm. Note: this is the rec center and not the ballpark. The race is at the ballpark. Two separate locations.

SPONSORS/VENDORS - For Expo/Packet Pickup, please be ready to setup at 3pm Friday at the Eastover Rec Center, 3637 Pembroke Lane Eastover.

RACE DAY LOGISTICS
The race venue is at the Eastover Ballpark at 2721 Ballpark Rd Eastover.

MOST IMPORTANT- Please use the Beard Rd entrance. The Dunn Rd entrance will be closed and will be open for the start and finish of runners only. No vehicles.

FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Bring your swimsuits to enjoy the splash pad!

Timeline of Saturdays Events
5am Timing Company Setup
6am registration and Sponsor setup
630am opening ceremony
1 testimony
7am 22K and 22Mile start and lead by Blue Knights
730am 2.2 mile ruck start
8am to 9am food truck setup
ALL DAY LONG - eat all the food and enjoy the activities.
1015 parachute team
1050 testimonials
11am top 3 awards
1130 Sponsor acknowledgement
1pm to 2pm wrap up

VSAP 440 Training Plan
On speed ride focus on a shorter faster ride. On the endurance ride work on your non stop riding and dial in your nutrition. Also you should be constantly drinking water on endurance ride at an average of 15-20 miles per bottle.

Week Speed Ride Endurance Ride
1. 15 15
2. 20 20
3. 22 30
4. 22 40
5. 22 50
6. 22 60
7. 22 70
8. 22 80

ATTENTION! All drag racing, circuit racing, or any other driving as it relates to GS 20.141.3 has been canceled for Saturday Sept 18 in Eastover or Wade. Even if your water breaks NO FAST DRIVING!

However you should hurry up and register for this in person race now.
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fayetteville/2021VSAP22Eastover

Sign up now to reserve your spot only 22 spots left for the in person cross state.

Theres also a local option of the same mileage as well as a remote 440 Miles in 30 days option.

Tshirts provided for all registrations. Medals provided for all 440 Miles.

440 miles Cross State and Local are 10-14Nov

https://www.active.com/fayetteville-nc/cycling/races/vsap-440-miles-bicycle-ride-2021

VSAP Cross State Bike Ride Join us for our 3rd annual VSAP bicycle ride across NC. Each day consists of 88 miles split into 22 mile segments. At the end of each 22 mile segment we will remember a Veteran who commited su***de. We will be staying in various buildings on sleeping bags with showers and bathrooms available. We wil...

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Remember...no one else can play your part!