About us
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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LATE MORNING SCRAMBLE™ MLK 44.1 @ ~17 TO HBO
MLK Jr Park, Hillsborough Road, Carrboro, nc, USNOW 1000AM START
Recovery Scramble™ from MLK Jr Park to Hillsborough averaging ~17. Your choice to drive the pace, punch the hills or lay back and suck a wheel -- let's be safe, call out hazards and show respect to those around you. We can re-group at major intersections if necessary to keep the group together. We'll stop at Kim's Bake Shop (Mile 22.6) for some caffeine, confections and conversation. On the return, feel free to take off once we hit the intersection of Arthur Minnis & Dodsons Crossroads.
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 Mar 20:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/516921593 attendees
A-20 ride, *9:00 AM*, 20-21 mph Bassackwards, 63 miles
Wilson Park, 110 Williams St, Carrboro, NC, USMarch 21 Edition....…Join in the fun climbing Bass Mountain.
Our route takes us by Saxapahaw to climb Bass Mountain in reverse.
Sprint: 12 mile long Chute to Hell Segment begins at mile 26.6, ends at 38.6 (end of Bass Mountain rd)....buckle up!
Stop at Marathon Station in Snow Camp (mile 40).Smooth pulls all the way home and surely someone will attack before the end of Old Greensboro at or after the county line.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37646995
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/).
1 attendeeB19, *9:05 AM*, 19 mph, 50+ miles
C Herman Wilson Park, Williams Street, Carrboro, NC, USGoal is a brisk group ride, maintaining an organized pace line, going easy on the climbs and speeding up on the descents and communicating potential hazards to the group.
Route: To be posted by Thursday 8PM.
Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file. RSVP is required. If you plan to join the ride in progress, leave a comment below on where we can expect to meet you.
NOTE!
This is NOT a no-drop ride. All riders are expected to be skilled and experienced in SAFE pace line riding and capable of maintaining an average pace of ~19 mph. The ride is limited to 20 riders. We may split the group into two smaller groups, depending on how many show up.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/).
11 attendees
C pace (13-14mph) ride (23.0 mi) - Sat. March 21, 10:30am - Wilson Park
(Charles Herman) Wilson Park, 101 Williams St, Carrboro, NC, USRide leader (Rob) plans to maintain around a 13mph average pace. Faster riders are welcome to start with us and form your own group. Slower riders will ride with Rob.
We will ride between 12-13mph initially to make sure everyone is warmed up. Faster riders may choose to head out at a faster pace.
Riders who form a separate group, or who leave the ride, are kindly asked to notify the ride leader so we don't go looking for you.
We'll start the ride with introductions and sharing favorite safety tips, so come prepared! Look for us at the lower level parking lot (silver Ford Fusion).
It will be in the low-to-mid 60's at the start, climbing to about 70 degrees by the finish.
I propose a rest break after we turn on Borland Rd and climb up a bit from Orange Grove Rd.
Please respond to this posting with RSVP so leaders can know estimate of attendees and notify you of any updates due to weather, etc.
We'll have a few cue sheets, but please print one or download the route to your device. This ride is not for the new or inexperienced rider. You should have a road bike, be able to follow a cue sheet, be comfortable riding in a group, and managing personal hydration/nutrition.The route is on Carolina Tarwheels home page, and here are the links:
# WP23.0 Loop
Route (ride with GPS):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16335636You may download this route onto your cycling computer if it supports that. Or you may use this link to print a hardcopy of the cue sheet:
http://tarwheels.net/pdf/16335636This is a no-drop ride. We will meet back up at the next road intersection if someone is missing and wait.
Please also have a cue sheet or have downloaded the route. I may have a couple of extra cue sheets available, please ask me.
If you have not recently looked over our ride policies, please take a moment to consult:
http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/If you have not already done so, please take a minute to electronically fill out the 2026 Tarwheels ride waiver before coming out to the ride.
Current 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.
4 attendees
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