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- 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 - A21 Ride, 60-100 miles @ ~21 mphWilson Park, Carrboro, NC
Different route posted weekly by Friday:
- 60-100 miles @ ~21mph
- Quick midway water stop
- 1-3 competitive sections (posted in advance with regroup afterward, except for finale)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.
