TarWheel Cycling Event 2025

The 30th Annual TarWheel Cycling Event takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, on a scenic, flat, countryside course through the beautiful Pasquotank & Perquimans Counties in northeastern NC. You have the option of 33, 64, or 100 mile rides. The rides start on the waterfront in downtown Elizabeth City at Dog Corner Park (600 Southern Avenue). You'll cycle by multiple waterfront areas and the majestic countryside, passing farmlands, pastures, barns, and historic homes. You'll pedal by horses, cows, birds, turtles, and other wildlife. Our countryside skylines are amazing!

There will be coffee, water, juice, and light snacks before the ride (we'll be bringing back our famous Balls, Bacon, Bananas, and Brews ); and our usual great SAG stops during the ride with the famous devilled eggs, banana bread, smoothies, sweet potato biscuits; 'sweet cycling crack,' PBandJs, and more! Enjoy a 'hot dog bar' with lots of add-ons (including bacon) and drinks post-ride.

Come early on Friday evening, April 11th for the Early Packet Pick-up (location to be determined) and get a ticket for a free craft brew or wine. Stay through Sunday and enjoy our charming little town and some optional (non-supported) rides.

Early Bird Registration (thru 2-28) -- $45; 3-1 thru 4-4 -- $50;4-5 thru 4-11 -- $55;4-12 (Day of) -- $60

Route Links:

33 Mile Route
64 Mile Route
100 Mile Route

Printable cue sheets can be downloaded from the ride website: www.tarwheel.com

Event details and schedule

Packet Pickup: Friday evening: April 11, 2025, 4:00-7:00 pm, (Location To Be Determined). (*Free Craft Beer or Wine Voucher for those picking up packets on Friday evening)
Saturday morning: April 12, 2025, 7:00-9:00 am, Dog Corner Park, 600 Southern Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Start/Finish: Registration & Day-of Check-in: Dog Corner Park, 600 Southern Avenue, Elizabeth City.
Parking: Parking available at Dog Corner Park (600 Southern Ave.), Waterfront Park (508 S. Water Street), and City Municipal Parking Lot (309 S. Poindexter St.)
Routes: Route Links: 33 Mile Route 64 Mile Route 100 Mile Route Printable cue sheets can be downloaded from the ride website: www.tarwheel.com
Important ride information to know/remember: T-shirt and/or t-shirt size not guaranteed for registrations received after March 28, 2025. REQUIRED: Signed Waivers; Helmets; Adult permission and ride supervision for any young adult or kid under the age of 16
7:00 am Registration/check-in opens
7:45 am Riders Meeting
8:00 am All Rider Start
NOTE: Ride starts are flexible; Rides are not timed.
5:00 pm Ride Support closes

Accommodations:

Visit www.visitelizabethcity.com or www.airbnb.com for a full listing of local accommodations. www.Tarwheel.com HERE'S a link to the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. Facebook Events page. It's an ongoing list of events and activities happening in downtown, and is constantly being updated. *Dress for the weather. The event is rain or shine. (No Refunds) For more information contact Deborah at 252-338-4104 or [email protected]