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Bike the Banks

Where:
Emerald Isle Community Center
203 Leisure Lane
Emerald Isle, NC
When:

May 4, 2024

Time:
7:30 am – 2:30 pm

Join us this May for the annual Bike the Banks/Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge bicycle ride. This North Carolina cycling event is part of an ongoing effort to promote Carteret County as one of the top bicycle-riding destinations and support the Emerald Isle Bike and Pedestrian Path that runs for 12 miles throughout town.

 

Bike the Banks Courses

Cyclists can choose from three rides that vary in length. All bicycle rides start and end at the Emerald Isle Community Center.

  • Emerald Isle Run: a 10-mile ride along the bicycle and pedestrian path in Emerald Isle
  • Fort Macon: a 50-mile roundtrip ride to Fort Macon State Park along Highway 58
  • Crystal Coast Century: a 100-mile roundtrip ride to Cape Lookout Lighthouse (at least as close as you can get on a bicycle)

Bike the Banks Race Schedule

Cape Lookout (100 miles): 7:30 am
Fort Macon (50 miles):  7:30 am
Emerald Isle (10 miles):  8 am

 

Bike the Banks Entry Fees

Cape Lookout (100 miles): $40 entry fee
Fort Macon Ride (50 miles): $40 entry fee
Emerald Isle Ride (10 miles): $25 entry fee

Registration Link: endurancecui.active.com

Pre-register for the ride to ensure you get your Bike the Banks t-shirt!

Registrations will also be accepted on the morning of the ride beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Emerald Isle Community Center, located at 203 Leisure Lane, near mile post 19 on Emerald Drive (NC 58).

Participants should bring their own bikes or make plans to rent one. Search our list of Emerald Isle bike rental companies to find the perfect bike for your ride.

The ride will comply with all town, state and federal Covid-19 guidelines.

Bike the Banks Contact Information

Website: emeraldisle-nc.org
Email: mrt@ec.rr.com

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Event dates and information are subject to change without notice. Please visit the official event website for more information.

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