Raven Rock Ramble 2022

Special offer for organ donors

One of the objectives of the Raven Rock Ramble is to increase awareness of the importance of organ donation (see Why ride). To that end, you'll receive a special gift if you have agreed to be an organ donor (indicated by a heart on your driver's license). If you're not already an organ donor, you can register here. You can review and change your organ donor status by checking your registration data on the My Registrations page.

Special offer, 2022

Coming soon

Special offer, 2021


ROAD iD bracelet

Wow, that's a $31 value! What you'll get in your ride packet is a card with a ROAD iD coupon code for $31. That will get you a ROAD iD stretch band (pictured), including shipping, or you can pay just a few dollars more and upgrade to whatever ROAD iD product you like.

Why bother with an ID bracelet? Because it can save your life! I wear a ROAD iD bracelet myself and am excited that ROAD iD has agreed to extend this offer to the qualifying Raven Rock Ramble riders.

Special offer, 2019


Glueless patch kit

You never know when you'll need to patch a tube, whether it's yours or a fellow rider's. The Raven Rock Ramble glueless patch kit will keep you prepared with 6 glueless patches and sandpaper to prep the spot. Stash the kit in your saddle bag and you'll be ready to save the day.

Special offer, 2018


JerseyBin "Big Bin" waterproof cycling pouch

Back by popular demand! It's the JerseyBin "Big Bin" waterproof pouch, big enough to hold a large phone like the iPhone 7 Plus and similar. It will keep your phone safe and dry, and you can even operate your phone while it's in the pouch.

The Big Bin retails for $8.75 on the JerseyBin web site, but it's yours for free if you're registered as an organ donor.

Special offer, 2017


Neoprene Ditty Bag w/ Carabiner

Sometimes you just need to be able to conveniently and safely carry a few small things. A ditty bag does just that! It's neoprene, so it protects what's inside, and it has a carabiner so you can attach it to your cycling bag or anything else. You'll probably find more uses for it than you expect.

Special offer, 2016


Microfiber Pouch With Drawstring

Ever get your sunglasses splattered with so much sweat you can barely see? Or, need something to carry and protect your expensive Garmin computer? This year's special offer is a handy microfiber pouch that can be used for sunglass storage or cleaning, or any number of other uses.

Special offer, 2015


JerseyBin waterproof cycling pouch

The special offer for 2015 is very handy.  It's a JerseyBin waterproof pouch, big enough to hold an iPhone 5, or cash and ID, or anything you want to carry with you and keep dry.  If you were to get caught in the rain with an unprotected phone, this could save you hundreds of dollars!  The mid size retails for $7.30 on the JerseyBin web site, but you'll get one free if you're an organ donor!

Special offer, 2014


UNC Kidney Center bottle-opener carabiner

OK, this is cool.  This year our special offer is a handy carabiner that doubles as a bottle opener, something every cyclist (and everyone else, for that matter) can use.  Now you need never be unprepared to enjoy your favorite CBC tasty beverage!

Special offer, 2013


UNC Kidney Center sports towel

For 2013 we have a 15x17 terry cotton sports towel, as pictured above.

Here's my favorite way to use this towel: freeze a water bottle half-filled with water. The morning of a big ride, fill the remainder of the frozen bottle with water and stick it in a cooler in your car. At the completion of your ride, when you're really hot and sweaty, douse one end of your towel with the ice water you've stowed and wash down your face, neck, and  forehead. Repeat several times, then dry off with the other end. Ahhh - this feels so delightful and gets the sweat out of your eyes. If you have a drive ahead, repeat the procedure with as much of your body as you're willing to expose, then change into dry clothes.

Special offer, 2012


UNC Kidney Center mesh drawstring backpack

This backpack is perfect for cycling in cool weather!  Why?  If you start in the 40's and the temperatures rise into the 60's, your jacket, gloves, leg warmers and such may be too much for your jersey pockets but can be easily stowed in the backpack, and the mesh construction keeps it light and cool on your back.

To see if you registered as an organ donor, see the Riders page. 

Special offer, 2008

Bank of America has generously supplied a set of emergency preparedness kits, which include a flashlight, transister radio, "space" blanket, and more. 

Special offer, 2005

There are two options for 2005:  a green "Donate Life" wrist band (I wear mine in combination with my yellow "Livestrong" wrist band), or a sports towel such as what was offered last year ( see below).  To the extent that I'm able, I'll give wrist bands to folks who received a towel last year, and give towels to riders who don't already have one.

Additional green wrist bands will be available at the ride for $1.00 each.

Special offer, 2004

This year the special gift is a sports towel donated by Carolina Donor Services. It's an 11x18 inch white towel with their logo on one side.

Here's my favorite way to use this towel: freeze a water bottle half-filled with water. The morning of a big ride, fill the remainder of the frozen bottle with water and stick it in a cooler in your car. At the completion of your ride, when you're really hot and sweaty, douse one end of your towel with the ice water you've stowed and wash down your face, neck, and  forehead. Repeat several times, then dry off with the other end. Ahhh - this feels so delightful and gets the sweat out of your eyes. If you have a drive ahead, repeat the procedure with as much of your body as you're willing to expose, then change into dry clothes.

Special offer, 2003

This year the special gift is a magnicard - a credit card size magnifier. Why might you need this? Have you every had difficulty reading a map or cue sheet? If you're past your 30's, are the letters getting a little too small? The magnicard allows you to wear your cycling shades and still be able to read. If you don't need one of these yet then hold on to it - you will. While the magnicard comes with its own protective case, it also fits conveniently in the card slot in the waterproof wallet. 

Special offer, 2002

Waterproof wallet
OmniSeal bi-fold waterproof wallet

This wallet is perfect for carrying identification and cash while you ride. It's made of heavy-duty vinyl and has two waterpoof compartments that are easy to open and seal. It also has a slot for carrying a credit card and the like. The wallet folds in half and easily carries in a jersey pocket.

I bought one myself and was very impressed with it. I've discovered from my own experience that there are some very important items you should always carry with you while cycling:

  1. a copy of your driver's license
  2. a copy of your insurance card
  3. a list of medications and allergies
  4. a list of emergency contacts
  5. anything else you'd want someone to know if you're unconscious