About us
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.
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LATE MORNING SCRAMBLE™ MLK 44.1 @ ~17 TO HBO
MLK Jr Park, Hillsborough Road, Carrboro, nc, USNOW 1000AM START
Recovery Scramble™ from MLK Jr Park to Hillsborough averaging ~17. Your choice to drive the pace, punch the hills or lay back and suck a wheel -- let's be safe, call out hazards and show respect to those around you. We can re-group at major intersections if necessary to keep the group together. We'll stop at Kim's Bake Shop (Mile 22.6) for some caffeine, confections and conversation. On the return, feel free to take off once we hit the intersection of Arthur Minnis & Dodsons Crossroads.
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/ewaiverThe route for Mar 20:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/516921594 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 advanceOur 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.
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A-20 ride, *9:00 AM*, 20-21 mph Bassackwards, 63 miles
Wilson Park, 110 Williams St, Carrboro, NC, USMarch 21 Edition....…Join in the fun climbing Bass Mountain.
Our route takes us by Saxapahaw to climb Bass Mountain in reverse.
Sprint: 12 mile long Chute to Hell Segment begins at mile 26.6, ends at 38.6 (end of Bass Mountain rd)....buckle up!
Stop at Marathon Station in Snow Camp (mile 40).Smooth pulls all the way home and surely someone will attack before the end of Old Greensboro at or after the county line.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37646995
What to expect:
- Ride length of ~60 miles, occasionally shorter/longer, at 20-21 mph
- Max group size of 22. If there are more than that we will divide into two groups before the start. (Group 1 will be at the upper range of the target pace with significant efforts at the designated segments, Group 2 will start a few minutes later and will not be quite as intense.)
- Double paceline ride with friendly and relaxed attitude/conversation
- 10-15 minute stop along the way for hydration, fuel, and socializing
- A few friendly and competitive "go hard" segments with a regroup at designated spots. (However, not a no-drop ride)
- Post ride continue the social/beverage option
RSVP is required for all riders who either start at WP or plan to join the ride on the road.
Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file.
If you plan to join the ride in progress, please leave a comment below about where we can expect to meet you.
It is Tarwheels policy for all riders to sign the ride waiver before coming out to the ride.
*** WAIVER *** http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver
MEMBERS need only do this ONCE a YEAR. NON-MEMBERS are required to do this before EACH RIDE, please consider becoming a member.
Please consult the Tarwheels website for Ride policies (http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/) and the BikeWalkNC website for guidance on riding in pacelines. Group Bicycling Best Practices: Skills and Techniques (http://www.bikewalknc.org/group-bicycling-best-practices-skills-and-techniques/).
1 attendeeB19, *9:05 AM*, 19 mph, 50+ miles
C Herman Wilson Park, Williams Street, Carrboro, NC, USGoal is a brisk group ride, maintaining an organized pace line, going easy on the climbs and speeding up on the descents and communicating potential hazards to the group.
Route: To be posted by Thursday 8PM.
Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file. RSVP is required. If you plan to join the ride in progress, leave a comment below on where we can expect to meet you.
NOTE!
This is NOT a no-drop ride. All riders are expected to be skilled and experienced in SAFE pace line riding and capable of maintaining an average pace of ~19 mph. The ride is limited to 20 riders. We may split the group into two smaller groups, depending on how many show up.It is Tarwheels policy for all riders to sign the ride waiver before coming out to the ride.
*** WAIVER *** http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver
MEMBERS need only do this ONCE a YEAR. NON-MEMBERS are required to do this before EACH RIDE, please consider becoming a member.
Please consult the Tarwheels website for Ride policies (http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/) and the BikeWalkNC website for guidance on riding in pacelines. Group Bicycling Best Practices: Skills and Techniques (http://www.bikewalknc.org/group-bicycling-best-practices-skills-and-techniques/).
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