Down East Cyclists

Stella to CFL Waterfowl Impoundment

Join us for a steady-paced gravel ride from Stella through the Croatan National Forest to the CFL Waterfowl Impoundment and back.

📍 Start Location: Stella Store
🕘 Roll Out: 9:00 AM sharp
🚴 Distance: 38–40 miles
⚡ Pace: 14–16 mph average

This is an intermediate-level ride intended for cyclists who are comfortable maintaining a sustained pace over nearly 40 miles. Riders should be self-sufficient, familiar with group riding etiquette, and capable of keeping pace with the group. This is not a beginner or no-drop ride.

Bring water, nutrition, and a bike in good working order.

See you Sunday morning! 🚴‍♂️🌲🦆

The Bicycle Shop's Wednesday Morning Road Ride meets every Wed at 8:00 AM in the Food Lion parking lot on Piney Green Road up by White Oak High School. This is an Intermediate ride averaging aprox 16-18 MPH over a 28-30 mile course on flat N.C. back roads.

Ride departs the parking lot promptly at 8:00 AM. Ride will be canceled in the event of rain, snow, and temps below 50.

Join Down East Cyclists for our Quarterly Membership Meeting—an easy, friendly way to stay in the loop and help shape what we do next.
We’ll cover:
- Club updates and upcoming events (including possible return of CCORS to Big Branch)
- Group ride calendar + seasonal highlights
- Volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved
- Member Q&A and open discussion
Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new, come say hello, meet other riders, and share ideas. Bring your questions, suggestions, and a friend who’s curious about the club!

The Bicycle Shop's Friday Morning Road Ride meets every Fri at 8:00 AM in the Food Lion parking lot on Piney Green Road up by White Oak High School. This is an Intermediate ride averaging aprox 17-19 MPH over a 28-30 mile course on flat N.C. back roads.

Ride departs the parking lot promptly at 8:00 AM. Ride will be canceled in the event of Rain, Ice, Snow or temps below 50.