Cycle North Carolina annually hosts three bicycle rides, the Coastal Ride, the Mountain Ride and the Mountains to Coast Ride. Our newsletter is delivered to your inbox once a month with event highlights, reminders and more. Read below for information on these three “can’t miss” rides!
Mountain Ride
Sunday Train Ride Option Added!
Cycle North Carolina has partnered with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad on an exciting package for Sunday (August 3) at the Mountain Ride! This Sunday only Package includes:
– An 1 hour and 15 minute train ride from Dillsboro (1 mile from Sylva) to Bryson City along the Tuckasegee River
– Ride through the 836-foot-long Cowee Tunnel and pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!
– Bike transportation from Dillsboro to Bryson City
– Fully supported routes (19 mile and 29 mile options) back from Bryson City to Sylva
– Routes will have the same support as other Cycle NC routes (rest stops, SAGs, bike mechanics, road markings, RWGPS, etc.)
– Optional breakfast on the train ($15 add on) – breakfast burrito (egg, cheese, onion, pepper, black beans), blueberry greek yogurt, granola bar, peanut butter crackers, trail mix, banana, sport water, 2% milk
– The train will depart at 9am from Dillsboro and arrive in Bryson City no later than 10:30am
The cost is $35 without breakfast or $50 including breakfast. If you are already registered, click here to add it to your registration. Space on the train option is limited, so add it today so you don’t miss out!
If you aren’t registered already, what are you waiting for? There are still spots open, so sign up today!
Click here to register for Mountain Ride today!
Mountains to Coast Ride
Route Developer Highlights!
Last week, our route developers rode the entire length of the 2025 Mountains to Coast Ride, and they had a fabulous time! They visited all the fantastic rest stops and campsites we have lined up for this year’s ride and were able to make some route tweaks along the way. To the left, our guys are in Fort Fisher at the end of the ride. Immediately below, they are visiting the Gold Hill Post Office. Even further below is the world’s largest Adirondack Chair, which is just down from the world’s largest Frying Pan. So much to see and do along the route! Don’t miss out!
Registration for the Mountains to Coast Ride is still open! Join us October 5-11, 2025 as we ride from Lake Lure to Fort Fisher!
Click here to register for the Mountains to Coast Ride!
Coastal Ride
Thanks to Elizabeth City
THANKS to Elizabeth City for hosting its first Coastal Ride in April! We had a fabulous time in this wonderful town and we can’t wait to come back in the future!
The 2026 Coastal Ride dates and location will be announced very soon, so stay tuned to your inbox and social media channels for the details!
Mountains to Coast
Summit Cycle Solutions
Summit Cycle Solutions is the official Tent & Porter Service for the 2025 Mountains to Coast Ride. Summit will supply tents, air mattresses, daily set up and take down, baggage delivery, hospitality and much more! Visit their website summitcyclesolutions.com for more information or to sign up for their services.