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
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Union Grove to Saxapahaw
Union Grove United Methodist Church, 6407 Union Grove Road, Hillsboro, NC, USWe'll miss our usual Union Grove Wednesday ride due to rain and so this is the make up ride! The rest stop is in Saxapahaw around mile 25. It is a no drop ride at the leaders pace of 15-16ish mph. Those who wish to ride at another alternate pace are encouraged to form a separate group.
The route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13174665
http://tarwheels.net/routes/13174665.pdf
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.
http://tarwheels.net/ewaiverIf you have not recently looked over our ride policies, please take a moment to consult: http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/.
If you are new to this group, feel free to arrive early to hear details about how we ride.
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Mostly Mellow Miles
Town Lake Park, 529 North Carolina 902, Pittsboro, NC, USMostly Mellow Miles
Shorter Pittsboro Gravel Edit
A random group ride departing from different spots in the area. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38798600
Shorter Pittsboro Gravel What to expect: • Ride length of ~25-50 miles, depending on availability, at 16-18 mph on the roads and 14-17 mph on gravel depending on group size • Double paceline ride with friendly and relaxed attitude/conversation • on longer rides or opportunities to pass good beverages/snack stops we will take a 10-15 minute stop • photo stops are welcome • a few efforts beyond endurance may be thrown in from time to time and will be communicated before the start of the ride
RSVP is required for all riders who either start together 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 attendee
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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Past events
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