How many cycling events are coming up in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 7 upcoming events listed, from Sat, September 5, 2026 through Sat, November 7, 2026. The next one is Take the Lake in Lake Waccamaw.
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Cycling Events in North Carolina
North Carolina is three states of riding on one map. The west rises into the Blue Ridge and Pisgah, some of the best climbing and mountain biking in the East, the Piedmont rolls through the middle, and the coast flattens out toward the Outer Banks.
The mountains are the headline, steep and forested and endless. Summer humidity builds fast down low, so the high country doubles as the escape. Spring and fall out west are about as good as it gets.
7 upcoming events · 3 road · 3 organized rides · 1 charity rides
By the numbers
Standouts in the State
The North Carolina events that stand out on the numbers alone: the soonest start, the lowest listed entry, and the most route options.
Rides by City in North Carolina
Soonest Rides in North Carolina
7 total Sat, September 5, 2026 Take the Lake Lake Waccamaw, NC Free entry listed View Event Sat, October 3, 2026 Reel Housewives of Topsail Island Annual Breast Cancer Bike Ride Surf City, NC From $35 View Event Sat, October 3, 2026 Run, Walk, & Roll for Rehab Greenville, NC Free entry listed View Event Sat, October 10, 2026 ALL THINGS BICYCLE SLOW BIKE RACE Beaufort, NC From $10 View Event Sun, October 11, 2026 Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice Summerfield, NC From $40 View Event Sun, November 1, 2026 Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred Surf City, NC From $80 View Event Sat, November 7, 2026 SBI Three Bridge Tour Ocean Isle Beach, NC From $20 View Event
How we build these listings: Event counts, dates, and fees are computed from live registration listings (synced nationally from the RunSignup/BikeSignup platform), deduplicated and filtered to cycling disciplines. We list what is verifiably open for registration — not every ride that exists. Last updated July 19, 2026.
Common Questions About Riding in North Carolina
What does it cost to enter a ride in North Carolina?
Listed entry fees currently run from $0 to $80, depending on the event and route. Check each registration page for current fees and deadlines.
What kinds of rides are on the North Carolina calendar?
The current listings break down as 3 road, 3 organized rides, 1 charity rides (events can carry more than one format on the day).
When is the busiest month for cycling events in North Carolina?
October 2026 is currently the busiest month on the North Carolina calendar with 4 listed events.
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