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- A21 Ride, Bass Mountain, 74 miles @ ~21 mphWilson Park, Carrboro, NC
Bass Mountain (74 miles @ ~21 mph), water stop in Snow Camp (mile 30).
Competitive sections:
- Stairway to Heaven Strava segment (regroup at Snow Camp/Bethel South Fork intersection)
- Union Grove 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.
- A-20 ride, Rougemont *9:00 AM*, 20-21 mph, 69 miWilson Park, Carrboro, NC
Sept 20 Edition...Rolling to Rougemont by way of a castle. Stop at the BP station and return past Sidetrack where several are sure to rehydrate.
One friendly competitive section on the return:
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17402433
If you have registered for Bike Fest and want to extend we will roll from MLK Jr Park at 7:45 AM. If you haven't registered for Bike Fest, please consider: https://www.bikereg.com/bikefest
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/).
- B19 WP60.4 Hillsborough West to East Loop, *9:05 AM*C Herman Wilson Park, 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.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37497691
Familiar roads but in a less-frequented clockwise direction. Coffee stop at Weaver Street ~mile 28.
Projected temps high-60s - high-70s sunny with light northeasterly windYour 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/).
- B-17 , WP50.4 Buckhorn Bane IIIWilson Park, Carrboro, NC
We'll roll out at 9:10AM SHARP riding 50 miles with a stop at either CUP-a Joe or Weaver St Market in Hillsborough.
This is a no drop re-group ride. You MUST print your own cue sheet or download the route to your device before riding.
This week's route is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17939543
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/
