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Events
If you wonder where to find more ride information, I suggest you check out the Carolina Creepers facebook page or go to weeklyrides.com. Both are great places; Creepers mainly being for recumbents and Weekly lists rides from all over the SE.
Face of America
HTW entered an 18 person team into the 2026 Face of America ride. This 110 mile was a real work-out across Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania ended at the Civil War Battlefield of Gettysburg. Congrate to everyone and the FOA staff for a wonderful event.
15-17th May 2026
New River Trail
This is a hard packed gravel/cinder trail that follows the New River in VA. We will depart from Foster Falls and ride to Fries. There are several trail markers where you can select different distances if you are inclined. After 10 miles no one will return alone. Check this trail out on our map and Trail Link. Please contact Jane to give us a head count.
NOTE: This is not an HTW sponsored ride and as such there is no funding available. We will have drinks for everyone to rehydrate. Your only cost will be parking or camping if you elect to stay.
10:30 June 6th,
2026
July
As of Jan 2026 we have no definitive plans for July. Since this is the 250th Birthday of the USA I would suggest something that celebrates this occasion. We are open to suggestions
NOTE: If we find something close to Charlotte, we may be able to budget a cook out with burgers and dogs and all the trimmings.
2026
Newton, NC Soldiers Reunion
This Parade is a great time and this will be our 3rd year participating. This little town puts on a great event and the parade is the final event of their celebration. We organize early and dress the trikes with our synchronized lighting system so make sure you get there early. More specifics will be available as they come to us. After the parade we generally stop by a local spot for late lunch. This is a lot of fun so plan on attending. You will not regret it.
August, 2026
Recumbent Cycle-Con 2026
Cycle-Con is undergoing a post covid revival for 2026. New management and a new look will complete the transformation and point the organization in a forward direction. This is the only dedicated recumbent bike and trike expo in the US. If you want to know what is going on in the industry and see and ride every recumbent out there, this is the place for you. Manufacturers will have everything on display and a track connected to the site makes riding a breeze. Xenia, OH is centrally located on Ohio’s fantastic greenway system along the Miami River Valley so not only can you test ride every recumbent, you can take a minute to ride all over the system.
September
18-20th,
2026
NCNG Reserve Guard 2 the Beach (G2B)
The North Carolina National Guard has sponsored a ride from the NCNG Joint Force HQ in Raleigh to the NC Reserve Center in Wilmington, NC This is a two day event with a night stop near Clinton, NC Housing and meals are provided with housing being cots in the reserve center. If that is not how you roll, hotels are available at your expense. This ride is not for the casual cyclist. Day 1 is approximately 85 miles and day 2 is near the same. There will be different groups based on speed. Although no one will be left behind if you get separated by too much you may be asked to load into a SAG vehicles.
NOTE: HTW will sponsor 12 riders for this event. We will cover your registration but if you elect to use the hotel option for lodging it will be at your expense.
September,
2026
HTW 17th Annual Event
Our premier event of every year, this is a 2 day ride in the Charlotte and Mint Hill NC areas. Day 1 is an escorted ride through the heart of the city with stops (TBD) at Charlotte Fine Arts Musuem, BOA Stadium, Freedom Park, and a ride along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Day 2 is a multi-route ride from Mint Hill through SE counties. These routes are just beautiful and the cycling community that joins us from the Charlotte Area is wonderful. HTW sponsors 30 riders with lodging and meals. If you are coming alone we will help pair you up with another Veteran. Again, this can fill quickly so call and let us know if you are interested. Registration will open July 1 2026
23-24th Oct. 2026
Maybe a surprise event will drop into place here? Who knows?
DeAngelo Williams, Deathalon
A great ride with the DeAngelo Williams foundation supporting breast cancer treatment. There are several routes of varying lengths and we have been supporting this ride for 3 years. Good people and a chance to ride with some real bike studs. We will fill in specifics as they come available.
NOTE: HTW will sponsor 12 riders for this event so get your request in early to get one of the spots.
August,2026
