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- A-20 ride, Lou's of Mebane *9:00 AM*, 20-21 mph, 58 mi. (Banquet 12/14)Wilson Park, Carrboro, NC
Last day of November edition. Cold start with a warmup stop in Mebane.
Friendly go hard sections.
3rd street into town (regroup at Lou's)
UGCR anytime after crossing DodsonsRoute: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49156178
3rd annual A-20 Awards Banquet, Haw River Tap & Table, 12/14 @ 4:00pm
It's time for the 3rd annual Tarwheels A-20 awards "banquet". Please join us at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro, Saturday December 14 starting at 4:00 PM.Together we have logged over 1 million rotations of pedals over the past year of Saturday rides. In the course of 1 million + pedal strokes, some riders "good fortune" has led to them deserving notable recognition, hence this banquet is back out of necessity. It's also a good excuse to get a pint glass in the hand.
Awards will be announced at 5:00 PM. Bonus award if you recognize everyone in their street clothes. Remember if you can't make it and you were supposed to get an award then you won't.
Mark your calendar now! This event is open to all of our "regulars", defined as, anyone who rode the A-20 Saturday ride once with at least the intent to do it again.
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 - WP58.1 Mebane***9.05 am***Wilson Park, Carrboro, NC
Flush the last of the turkey tryptophan out of your system on a group ride aspiring to an average 19 mph. Goal is a smooth cohesive group going easy up the hills and speeding up on the descents, with good communication, calling out hazards and turns etc.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49156178
This is a fairly long route approaching Mebane from the southeast, and returning via the full stretch of West Ten. Coffee stop at Filament or Lou's at mile ~31. Partially sunny, but chilly with temps in the 50s, so dress accordingly.
Note that this is a B19 ride, at a B19 pace, not an "A20 Lite", despite the identical route to the A20
Please RSVP if you're planning on joining us, either at the start or along the route. Also ensure that you have a current ride waiver and a helmet (ewaiver can be found at https://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/).
AI describes the ride below - feel free to attend this one if it sounds better:
"Join the Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club for a scenic road cycling adventure followed by a stop at a local coffee shop for some brews and conversations. This ride will focus on fitness, weight loss, and the pure joy of cycling through the Carolina landscapes. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, this event is perfect for anyone looking to have a fun and enjoyable ride with like-minded individuals.After the ride, we will gather at the coffee shop for some post-ride relaxation and socializing, where you can indulge in delicious pastries, cakes, and desserts with your fellow cycling enthusiasts. Come join us for a morning of happiness, cycling, and great conversations with the Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club!"
- A21, *8:55 am,* 59 @ ~21 mph101 Williams St, Carrboro, NC
Mebane Lakes Full Cherry, 59 miles @ ~21mph.
Our goal is to be safe, smooth, and fast with a mixture of double paceline and rotation. There is no water stop scheduled for this ride but, considering the length and cool conditions, carrying enough liquid with you shouldn't be a problem.
Competitive sections:
- Cherry lane from the stop sign to the start of the bridge over I-40
- Union Grove finaleThis 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.
- B18 **10:10am** NOTE START TIME!Wilson Park, Carrboro, NC
This is a group ride aiming to average 18 (+/- 0.5 ) mpg. A "constant effort" paceline group, slow up, fast down. Those in front need to be aware of group (increasing power creates gaps) and call out location of holes.
In order to manage paceline size there is a limit of 20 participants (may vary depending on ride leader availability) and RSVP IS REQUIRED for all riders who either start at WP or plan to join the ride on the road. If you plan to join the ride in progress, please leave a comment below about where we can expect to meet you. Please bring a mask for use when physical distance cannot be maintained (e.g., rest stops, roadside mechanicals) and observe standard courtesy of waiting to spit or blow nose until you've rotated to back of paceline.
Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file. Today's ride goes to Hillsborough. Group size will dictate where we stop - either Weaver Street or Cup-A-Joe.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40368961
tarwheels.net/pdf/40368961
tarwheels.net/csv/40368961It 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/).
