TarWheel Cycling Event 2025

106 S. Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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Event Description

 
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 Mariners' Wharf Park, 106 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. 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 <Coffee, not beer>); 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 (Mariners' Wharf Park, 106 S. Water Street) and get a ticket for a free craft brew or wine. Stay through Sunday and enjoy our charming little town and some optional.
 
www.Tarwheel.com

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

(NOTE: There is another large event happening in Elizabeth City that same weekend -- Bassmasters Fishing Tournament -- so book your accommodations soon!)

 

 

Event details and schedule

Packet Pickup: 
Friday evening: April 11, 2025, 4:00-7:00 pm, (Mariners' Wharf Park, 106 S. Water Street). (*Free Craft Beer or Wine Voucher for those picking up packets on Friday evening)

Saturday morning: April 12, 2025, 7:00-9:00 am, Mariners' Wharf Park, 106 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Start/Finish:

Registration & Day-of Check-in: Mariners' Wharf Park, 106 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City.

Parking:

Parking available at City Municipal Parking Lot (309 S. Poindexter St.), Mariners' Wharf Park Lot (small lot, 202 S. Water Street), and surrounding Street Parking. 

Routes:

Route Links: 
 
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. 

(NOTE: There is another large event happening in Elizabeth City that same weekend -- Bassmasters Fishing Tournament -- so book your accommodations soon!)

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 director@elizabethcitydowntown.com 

 


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