2026 Fall CAPA Ride

Guardians of the Children, Gastonia Presents: The 2026 Fall CAPA Ride

Join us for our bi-annual "Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness" ride!

If you missed our first ride of the year, this is your chance to hit the road with us on a beautiful ride through Stanley, Bessemer City, Toluca, and Lincolnton. This is a ride for a great cause - the fight against child abuse. These rides and similar events help the Guardians of the Children fund our multiple support programs that help navigate abused children stuck in the court system, kids who need a little more support between the lines of legalese. Learn more about what we do here. We hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, October 17th From 9am - 4pm

Register to ride with us!

Ride Start: Full Throttle Powersports

Location: Full Throttle Powersports @ 100 Indian Walk, Lowell, NC 28098 (Google Map)

Registration/Check-In: 9am-11am

Kick Stands Up: 11am

Ride End: TJ's Rabbit Hole

Location: TJ's Rabbit Hole @ 173 Vandiver Dr, Lincolnton, NC 28092 (Google Map)

Last Bike In: 4pm

Join The Ride:

Single Rider - $20 ea (Includes 1 Meal)

Passenger - $10 ea (Includes 1 Meal)

One of the Safest Rides in Town - 50/50 Raffles - Kid's Games - Good Times - $500 VISA Gift Card Raffle

Riders are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time to allow for check-in, safety briefings, and any necessary equipment adjustments. The GOC is proud of having a great reputation for running one of the safest rides in the area.

Check Your Equipment: Please make sure your bike is in good working condition, including brakes, gears, and tires.

Wear Appropriate Gear: Dress in comfortable clothing suitable for safe riding, and don’t forget your helmet.

The Route

This ride begins at Full Throttle Powersports, goes to Main Street Social, then to Whiskey Mill, then to Redbone Willy’s, and finally to TJ's Rabbithole. Most of the ride is spent riding next to farmland. You’ll get to see a brief bit of South Mountain. The roads consist mainly of easy curves mixed with mild sweepers. This ride is good for any skill level.

Distance: Approx 89 mi

Ride Time: Approx 3 hr 40 min

Follow along using the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner

After The Ride

A gathering will take place for refreshments and socializing. This event offers a wonderful chance to exchange experiences, connect with other riders, enjoy delicious food, and learn more about Child Abuse Prevention. Various raffles may also offer prizes, and this event includes a feature raffle for a $500 VISA Gift card. All proceeds will go towards the mission of GOC Gastonia.

Follow this event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1734996700922711/

By registering for this Event, you agree to our GOC Events Code of Conduct and GOC Events Waiver of Liability.

Guardians of the Children, Gastonia is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All proceeds will benefit the abused children that the Gastonia chapter serves.

Event Photo Credit: Bubba on bike, by Rooster