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- UG44.4, 15-16mph, Mebane via Richmond RdUnion Grove United Methodist Church, Hillsboro, NC
We'll roll out at 9:00AM SHARP riding 44.4 miles taking our break at the Filament in Mebane at ~mile 25. The temperatures should be ~65 at 9 am rising to 74 by 1 pm. Breezy winds from the north are predicted so we may catch a tailwind home.
This week's route is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52594864
This is a no drop re-group ride. Please print your own cue sheet or download the route to your device before riding.
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.
If you have not recently looked over our ride policies, please take a moment to consult: http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/ and in particular, the group size tab of: https://www.bikewalknc.org/group-bicycling-best-practices-skills-and-techniques/
- BC Tennis Court Social - to Sax and Return via Castle RockThe Courts at Boulder Point, Chapel Hill, NC
• What we'll do: Ride! Meet at the Briar Chapel tennis courts. Should be a pleasant morning with LOW DEW POINTS(!). Shooting for social pace and keeping under ~250 watts on the rises, 17.5+/- depending on number of wheels and conditions. Stop planned at Sax and, if interested, return for lunch at Town Hall, The Goat or Breakaway. We may try some pace line drills to work on rotating and close riding skills.
Briar Chapel Tennis Court Social Sax Return via Castle Rock 49.9 Miles
No limit on riders but, if you are feeling poorly - stay home and rest.
Likely, but not promised, routes. If you are thinking of meeting us on the road contact me.
Please don't forget the waiver thing as well!! http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver
And please take the time to review the ride rules.
• What to bring - A bungee cord to tow someone around.
- BISCUIT SCRAMBLE™ GP 43.4 @ 18'ISH TO HURDLE MILLSGold Park, Hillsborough, NC
CHECK THIS EVENT BEFORE THE RIDE FOR WEATHER UPDATES
IF GOLD PARK STILL CLOSED, WE WILL MEET AROUND THE CORNER
Weekday Scramble™ from Gold Park averaging 18'ish mph. Your choice to drive the pace, punch the hills or lie back and wheel suck, just keep aware, safe and the group together. We'll stop at Flat River Cafe (Mile 21.7) for some caffeine, brunch and conversation. On the 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/ewaiverThe route for Sept 11:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51078230
