Outer Banks Bike Tour

Rider Requirements: Must maintain a daily average pace of 10-15 mph.
The perfect place to enjoy some flat coastal riding.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina offers perfect cycling conditions along hundreds of miles of undeveloped seashore, fresh gourmet seafood, beach-combing and plenty of relaxation. Our ride winds through the marshlands, where we will see an abundance of bird life in the creeks and grasses. We will be bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Pamlico Sound.
We start our adventure on tiny Bald Head Island where we adventure onto the creeks with a little kayaking and an island tour of migrating waterbirds presented by the Island Conservacy. This little island is just 6 miles long and offers surface streets that are traveled only by golf carts. This is a wonderful warm up for the next 6 days of cycling.
The tour is more than cycling. There is history on the Outer Banks ranging from shipwrecks to pirate tales and wild horses descended from the Spanish herds brought to this country hundreds of years ago. We’ll follow along the network of lighthouses and life-saving stations that served these waters known as “The Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the most famous. We’ll also visit Bodie Island, Hatteras, Ocracoke and Old Baldy Lighthouses.
Travel

If flying, the closest airport is in Wilmington, NC. Starting point is Southport, NC.
Pick up time: noon on start day with an afternoon ride on Bald Head Island
Drop off time: 5pm end of final day
Transfers to and from the airport are included.

Accommodations & Dinners
All lodging is included

Southport~ Local B&B~ Ports of Call
Emerald Isle~ Clam Digger Hotel~ Sanitary Fish Co.
Beaufort~ Inlet Inn~ The Spouter
Ocracoke~ Ocracoke Harbor Inn~ The Back Porch
Nags Head~ Oasis Suites~ 1527 Restaurant

Driving Time
Driving time from Wilmington to major cities:

Atlanta – 7 hours
Charlotte – 4 hours
Raleigh – 2.5 hours
Philadelphia – 9 hours
DC – 6 hours
Pittsburgh – 7.5 hours
Central Ohio – 9.5 hours

Special Note
Airline arrangements and shuttle service from Bald Head Island to Wilmington airport are available for guests wanting to extend their stay. Please call for details. Visit VRBO for places to stay.