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- Cedar Falls Friday: Pleasant Green v.2 37mi @18mphCedar Falls Park (across from East Chapel Hill HS), Chapel Hill, NC
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50834947
Generally smooth effort; we'll regroup at the top of Pleasant Green and Turkey Farm climbs. There will be a restroom stop at Eno River State Park.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. - B19 WP52.2 Mebane via Hillsborough **NOTE 8:05am START**101 Williams St, Carrboro, NC
Goal 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.
***NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME****
This is a northerly loop through Hillsborough and approaching Mebane from the north. Coffee at Filament or Lou's Bakery at mile 32.
Temps ~70F at the start, getting to ~80F by the end, sunny with gentle wind out of the northwest (possible tailwind in the way back).Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51300920
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/).
