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 (4+)
See all- A21, Sweps-Sax-SnowCamp, *8:55 AM*, 21-22 mph, 73 miles101 Williams St, Carrboro, NC
This week we'll be riding to Sweps, Sax, and Snow Camp. 73 miles leaving Wilson Park at 8:55am.
Our goal is to be smooth and fast. Double paceline until after the quick water stop at Marathon Station (mile 44), then we will switch to a rotating paceline.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46305782
Competitive sections: Snow Camp South (~5 miles, end with regroup at Marathon Station) and Union Grove Finale.
What to expect from A21 rides:- Ride length of ~65-80 miles, ~21-22 mph
- Mix of double paceline and rotating paceline. Ride leader will make this clear at the start of each ride.
- A quick water stop, as needed.
- A few friendly and competitive "go hard" segments with a regroup at designated spots. (However, not a no-drop ride)
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/). - A-20 ride, Special Briar Chapel Ed. Chatham Rabbit *9:00 AM*, 20-21 mph, 64 miThe Courts at Boulder Point, Chapel Hill, NC
April 27.....Special Edition departs from Briar Chapel Tennis Courts (parking and restrooms available). We will be heading to the Chatham Rabbit in Siler City.
The fun:
Jesse Bridges Cruise (3.2 miles)
Lamont Norwood (start to Poythress 3.2 miles)Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41444621
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/).
- Ride to Celebrate Barb Keyworth --all paces welcomeWilson Park, Carrboro, NC
Our friend and long time Tarwheels ride leader Barb Keyworth led the following ride many, many times, and we'd like to celebrate her memory with this ride. Barb loved the whimsy of greeting the gargoyles and the goats along the route and the camaraderie found in cycling these country roads with friends. While this is technically a ride to Frosty's/Aidens/WhateverItsCurrentlyCalled for the rest stop, many will want to stop off to see the gargoyles and remember Barb.
Riders of all paces are welcome. We'll organize ourselves into like-paced groups as we leave Wilson Park.
Speaking of parking, we may have a larger than usual turnout for this ride, so participants are encouraged to arrive early in the event that backup parking must be employed. In this case, we suggest parking at Carrboro Elementary (see photo below) and ride over to Wilson Park via Frances Shetley Bikeway (greenway) to greet other friends of Barb and begin the ride.
RSVP is required so we can know the number of attendees and plan the number of ride leaders accordingly.
The route is on the Carolina Tarwheels RideWithGPS library. Here are links to the route.
WP34.0 Frosty's/Adrian's Out/Back White Cross
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15289442
Cue Sheet: http://tarwheels.net/pdf/15289442
If you have not already done so, please take a minute to electronically fill out the 2024 Tarwheels ride waiver before coming out to the ride.
http://tarwheels.net/ewaiverCurrent Tarwheels members need only do this ONCE a YEAR. NON MEMBERS are required to do this before EACH RIDE, so please consider becoming a member and save yourself the hassle.
- B19 - WP58.5 Sax via Lindley Mill **9.05am**101 Williams St, Carrboro, NC
Note Ride to Celebrate Barb Keyworth is starting from Wilson Park at 9:00am, and parking may be tight. Consider riding to start or review alternate parking sites like Carrboro Elementary under that ride.
B19: This will be a group ride *aspiring* to an average 19 mph. Goal is a smooth cohesive group going easy up the hills and speeding up on the descents, with good communication, calling out hazards and turns etc.
This week's route: WP58.5 to Sax via Lindley Mill, with a coffee stop at Cup22 or the General Store at mile ~37.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42838846
Anticipated temps ~~55F at the start, ~65F at the finish, cloudy.
This is a TarWheels ride - please RSVP if you're planning on joining us, either at the start or along the route. Also ensure that you have a current ride waiver and a helmet (ewaiver can be found at https://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/).
Below is how AI describes this ride (feel free to go on this one if it sounds better):
"Join Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club for a leisurely yet invigorating ride focused on fitness, happiness, and of course, coffee! This special event combines the love for road cycling with the joy of conversation over a cup of coffee. We will explore picturesque routes, enjoy the breeze on our faces, and stop for coffee breaks along the way.This ride is suitable for all levels of cyclists, whether you're looking to lose weight, improve your fitness, or simply enjoy a social ride with like-minded individuals. Let's pedal together towards happiness and wellness. Don't miss out on the chance to join Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club for a memorable morning of cycling, coffee, and great conversations."
