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, *8:55 am,* ~21 mph101 Williams St, Carrboro, NC
Ride between 60-75 miles. Route will be posted by Thursday evening.
Our goal is to be safe, smooth, and fast with a mixture of double paceline and rotation.
Competitive sections:
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. - A21, Rougemont, *8:55 am,* 67 @ ~21 mph101 Williams St, Carrboro, NC
Rougemont, 67 miles @ ~21 mph. Crosswinds all day with mostly tailwind on the way home. Competitive section is the Union Grove finale.
Our goal is to be safe, smooth, and fast with a mixture of double paceline and rotation. We will have a quick water stop in Rougemont (mile 35).
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, Special Hillsborough Ed, Corbett Grocery *9:00 AM*, 20-21 mph, 62 miGold Park, Hillsborough, NC
November 16 Special Hillsborough Edition. Ride departs from Gold Park. Headed out to some nice roads through Lake Cammack and then over to Corbett Grocery. Post ride beverage option at Eno River Brewing.
One friendly competitive segment on the way into Hillsborough:
Faucett Mill Rd EastRoute: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49047924
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/).
