2026 North Carolina Cycling Events Calendar & Races | Threshold Cycling
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North Carolina Cycling Events 2026–2027

Verified calendar of gravel races, centuries, gran fondos, and mountain bike events across North Carolina.

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📅 8 Upcoming Events ⭐ 6 Marquee Monuments ⛰️ Avg Vert: 7,867 ft 🛡️ 100% Active Links
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Showing 8 verified events
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Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred

📅 Nov 1, 2026 📍 Surf City, NC

Official registered cycling event in Surf City, NC. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....

local tour ✓ Verified

SBI Three Bridge Tour

📅 Nov 7, 2026 📍 Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Official registered cycling event in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....

century ⭐ Marquee Monument ✓ Verified

Assault on the Carolinas

📅 Apr 10, 2027 📍 Brevard, NC

Climbing Walnut Hollow and Caesar's Head through the Blue Ridge....

gran fondo ⭐ Marquee Monument ✓ Verified

French Broad Cycling Classic

📅 May 29, 2027 📍 Asheville, NC

Winding along the scenic French Broad River valley and Pisgah foothills....

century ⭐ Marquee Monument ✓ Verified

Fletcher Flyer

📅 May 30, 2027 📍 Fletcher, NC

Rolling valleys south of Asheville through Henderson and Transylvania counties....

century ⭐ Marquee Monument ✓ Verified

Blood Sweat and Gears

📅 Jun 19, 2027 📍 Valle Crucis, NC

Demanding High Country mountain century conquering Snake Mountain and Blue Ridge ridges....

century ⭐ Marquee Monument ✓ Verified

Bridge to Bridge Cycling Challenge

📅 Sep 19, 2027 📍 Lenoir, NC

Climbing from Lenoir straight up to the Grandfather Mountain swinging bridge....

gravel ⭐ Marquee Monument ✓ Verified

Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina

📅 Oct 2, 2027 📍 Hendersonville, NC

Appalachian gravel cruelty featuring rugged Pisgah mountain climbs and forested singletrack....

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📖 State Guide & FAQs

North Carolina Cycling Guide & Frequently Asked Questions

What are the premier or marquee cycling events in North Carolina? ▼

In North Carolina, premier marquee monuments on the calendar include Assault on the Carolinas, French Broad Cycling Classic, Fletcher Flyer. In total, North Carolina currently features 8 verified events on the Threshold Cycling platform across gravel, road, mountain bike, and century ride disciplines.

When does the cycling and racing season peak in North Carolina? ▼

Based on verified event start dates, the North Carolina cycling calendar reaches its peak in Nov with 2 scheduled events. Active racing and tours span throughout Nov, Apr, May, Jun. Riders can use the interactive month timeline above to filter events for specific training blocks.

What elevation gain and course profiles can I expect in North Carolina? ▼

Courses in North Carolina with published vertical profiles average approximately 7,867 feet of elevation gain per event. The calendar includes high-altitude mountain challenges exceeding 6,000 feet of climbing alongside rolling courses under 3,000 feet. You can use the Climbing Vert filter above to match events to your climbing fitness.

How do I register for North Carolina races or add events to my calendar? ▼

Each listing in the North Carolina directory links directly to official registration permalinks (such as BikeReg and BikeSignUp) or official race director websites. You can add any event directly to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook using the 1-click calendar export button, or subscribe to the NC State Calendar Feed in the header.