What we’re about
The Carolina Tarwheels Bicycle Club is a non-profit (501c) organization welcoming all cyclists who enjoy riding with great folks who share the same passion. Our goals are to offer weekly organized bike rides for all levels of riders, to promote safe cycling, to provide bi-monthly club meetings with topics relevant to cycling, and to host one of the best organized rides in the area, our annual Bikefest event in Hillsborough.
Money raised by the Tarwheels is donated to other non-profit organizations that support cycling including organizations that donate bikes to children, promote safety, and promote cycling.
Our members also serve on various cycling advocacy committees in our community as a voice for cyclists and to integrate our sport safely with pedestrians and motorists.
We welcome new members and encourage individuals to join our organization, enjoy our rides and social activities while promoting our sport and supporting our community.
To find out more, please visit our Web site, Facebook page and outline of member benefits.
Upcoming events
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NOW 945AM NEW SCRAMBLE™ CG 44.9 @ 18'ISH TO SOUTH GRAHAM'ISH
Pittsboro, 79 Hillsboro St, pittsboro, NC, USCEDAR GROVE UMC (CG) IS A NEW STARTING POINT FOR TARWHEEL / SCRAMBLE RIDES! THE MINISTER IS OKAY WITH A ONCE A MONTH WEEKDAY RIDE FOR NOW. WE MUST PARK ON THE CEMETERY SIDE OF THE CHURCH SO WE DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THEIR FOOD BANK OPERATIONS. THE CHURCH HAS A VERY ACTIVE FOOD BANK SUPPORTING 50-75 LOCAL FAMILIES AT ANY TIME AND THEY WOULD WELCOME FOOD DONATIONS ON THE DAYS WE RIDE.
New Scramble™ from CG to South Graham (aka No Man's Land) averaging 18'ish mph. Your choice to drive the pace or sit back and draft, just keep aware, safe and the group together. We'll stop at Chris' (Mile 22.8) for some refreshments and conversation. (It appears the 'C' is missing from their sign!) Described as 'charming', they open at 11AM so we'll depart 945AM so we are not waiting!
Never been there, but expecting some down-home local flavor!) On the short return, feel free to take off and burn those calories for the last 5-7 miles.
No ride if raining or severe threat. All usual Tarwheels rules apply regarding waiver and behavior. If you have not recently looked over Tarwheels ride policies, please take a moment to consult:
http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/
Make sure that you have filled out the waiver before attending this ride.
Guests are asked to fill out a waiver for each ride. Members need only do it once per calendar year.
http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver
The route for Dec 18:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/534165535 attendees
Gold Park Friday ride to Flat River Cafe/Hurdle Mills
Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC, USIt's going to be sunny and 55 degrees at the start! We will ride 39.4 miles from Gold Park with a rest stop at Hurdle Mills and this time the next door Flat River Cafe will be open if anyone wants to order a quick lunch, a slice of pie, or corn pudding. Albert from the Scrambler group recommends a grilled cheese with bacon.
We will ride 15ish mph but others who want to go faster or slower are welcome and encouraged to form a separate group. This is generally a no drop ride as long as you can keep above 15mph.
Hopefully this link works for the route (if it doesn't please comment below):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42951856
tarwheels.net/pdf/42951856
tarwheels.net/csv/42951856
Make sure that you have filled out the waiver before attending this ride.
Guests are asked to fill out a waiver for each ride. Members need only do it once per calendar year.
http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver
If you have not recently looked over our ride policies, please take a moment to consult: http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/
If you are new to the group, feel free to message me or use the comment section below with any questions. Or just arrive early to hear details about how we ride :)5 attendees
A21 Ride, 60-100 miles @ ~21 mph
Wilson Park, 1000 Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC, US- 60-100 miles @ ~21mph
- Quick midway water stop
- Competitive section(s) announced in advance
Our goal is to be safe, smooth, and fast with a mixture of double paceline and rotation.
This is NOT a no-drop ride although we will look after each other, particularly with regard to mechanicals. Please feel free to sit in--just don't compete if you haven't been working.
If you are not a Tarwheels member, please sign this waiver before the ride.1 attendee
Past events
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