Bike Fest 2024

Make a Difference: The Tarwheels donate all proceeds, in excess of expenses, to bicycling-related activities in our community.  In the past 6 years we have donated more than $15,000/yr.  Recent recipients include Triangle Bike Works, Bridge2Sports Adaptive Cycling Program, Durham Bike Cooperative, the Special Olympics Cycling Team, and the Carrboro Bicycle Coalition.

Food: The Tarwheels take pride in the volunteers who contribute time, energy, and the tour’s hallmark homemade cookies and baked goods. They have made BikeFest one of the most enjoyable bicycling events in North Carolina.  Refreshments will be provided at the end of the ride, but all riders are still encouraged to carry their own water bottles.

Routes and Support: BikeFest offers a choice of 4 routes/rides: a 35-mile half metric, a 45-mile, a 62-mile metric century, and a 100-mile English century. The 35, 45, and 62 routes have 2 rest stops while the 100-mile route has 4 rest stops. All 3 routes have water, soda, and cookies 10 miles before the end.  This is a fully-supported ride with rest stops, refreshments, and restrooms.  Routes are clearly marked and patrolled by SAG vehicles.  Mechanical support (repair) is provided on a cost-of-parts-only basis

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ANSI, Snell, ASTM, or COSC approved helmets are required.  The Activities will be held on public roads which will remain open to motor vehicle traffic.  Each rider is expected to obey traffic laws and is responsible for his or her own safety.  Earbuds, phones, and mp3 players must not be used while riding.

PAYMENT
You can pay by credit card or bank debit (via Paypal).

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Register at this link: https://www.bikereg.com/bikefest?fbclid=IwY2xjawEUlWRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHanxV2_wBp7J0j3zXyqnuzs_hpkQF2l8gksQlItDyfNhLfl352EUp5R_tg_aem_Trqd6-pyB4QlTV3yMnChgg