Annual TarWheel Cycling Event

DETAILS       PLAN        LODGING         PACKET PICK-UP         ROUTES          REGISTER

Gear up and get ready to ride; the new date for the 30th Annual TarWheel Cycling Event is April 12, 2025! We're excited to be able to welcome cyclists back to Elizabeth City while keeping health and safety top priority.

Explore our scenic, flat, countryside course as you travel through the beautiful northeastern NC counties of Pasquotank and Perquimans. You have the option of 33, 62, or 100 mile rides.  The rides start on the waterfront in downtown Elizabeth City. 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!  

DETAILS

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 South Water Street. 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 at Mariners Wharf Park 106 South 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 (non-supported) rides.   

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REQUIRED:
Signed waivers; Helmets; Adult permission and ride supervision for any young adult or child under the age of 16.

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

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

Start/Finish:

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

Parking:

Parking available at City Municipal Parking Lot 309 S. Poindexter Street; Mariners' Wharf Park 106 South Water Street; and street parking where available.

Important ride information to know/remember:

T-shirt and/or t-shirt size not guaranteed for registrations received after March 28. 2025. 

 

7:00 am Registration/check-in opens

7:45 am Riders Meeting

8:00 am Century All Riders 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. 

ROUTES:

33 Mile Route

Tarwheel 33

62 Mile Route

Tarwheel 62

100 Mile Route

Tarwheel 100

REGISTER 

Click Here to Register

Early Bird Registration through February 28 - $45
March 1 through April 4 - $50
April 5 through April 11 - $55

April 12 (Day of) - $60

Price includes registration; pre-ride coffee, snacks, water; SAG stops; post-ride hot dogs/drinks; and event t-shirt (if registered by March 28th). No refunds or rider exchanges.

T-shirt and/or t-shirt size not guaranteed for registrations received after March 28, 2025.

Dress for the weather. The event is rain or shine.

For more information contact Deborah at 252-338-4104 or director@elizabethcitydowntown.com

 

We can't wait to see you!

We invite you to "Make a Weekend of it in Elizabeth City" and stay through Sunday to enjoy our charming little town and some optional (non-supported) rides.  Take a look at our Events page and see what else is going on while you're here.

PLAN

We invite you to "Make a Weekend of it in Elizabeth City!" Enjoy our downtown restaurants, pubs, and breweries. Or stay over for optional (on your own) rides.  We will be providing you with a list of restaurants and other events and activities happening that weekend!

Come early on Friday evening, April 11th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for the Early Packet Pick-up at Mariners' Wharf Park at 106 South Water Street and get a ticket for a free craft brew at one of our downtown breweries/draught houses. Stay through Sunday and enjoy our charming little town.

Also check out the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. Facebook Events page. It's an ongoing list of events and activities happening in downtown and the many shops and restaurants that downtown boasts.

 

LODGING

Stay and relax in Elizabeth City! We boast a wide variety of accommodations and friendly, welcoming hosts. We have name-brand hotels and quaint, historic inns to choose from. Our innkeepers are great sources for information on the best dining, shopping, and fun so you can make the most of your visit!

If you are looking for a unique stay in our riverfront city, check out our vacation rentals: you can stay on a house boat, in a newly renovated historic downtown apartment, or even rent an entire house to spread out with your family! 

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our beautiful city!

2025 TarWheel Event Partners