Ride

Cycle to Farm is a charity metric century (62 miles) that supports local food, local farms, and the Greenways.

NC Weekend Filming

Watch the video from 2012.

Farm-App-PhotostripFULLY-SUPPORTED

In addition to the great Farm Stops, we’re going to take care of you, so you can safely challenge your abilities:

  • Free locally-roasted coffee at the Start (Thanks Dynamite Coffee!)
  • Bike mechanic support at the Start (Thanks Liberty Bikes!)
  • Yoga and Stretching at the Start (Thanks Black Mountain Yoga and Cairn Bodyworks!)
  • SAG (Support and Gear) Vehicles on course (to help and give you a ride back if necessary)
  • Fire/EMS Standby
  • SAG Sweep vehicle at the end

COOL SWAG

  • Totally useful “musette bag” that holds your stuff, and folds up tiny for travel
  • Various goodies from Sponsors
  • Coupons for discounts and freebies from Sponsors

AWESOME ROUTES

Metric Century

  • 63 miles through beautiful Western North Carolina on (mostly) low-traffic roads
  • Challenging climbing (scale the Continental Divide at least twice!)
  • Almost all rural farm and forest

15 Mile Option

  • 15 miles in and around Black Mountain on (mostly) low-traffic roads
  • Gentle, rolling terrain (no big climbs)
  • A mixture of quiet town streets and country roads

INNOVATIVE FARM STOPS

  • Local Farms host each rest stops at their farms
  • Great bike food at the rest stops (bagels, bananas, PB&J, etc)
  • Tasty samples from the Farms (no charge – these are included in Registration Fee)
  • Buy anything you like on the spot; delivered to you at the Finish (no delivery charge)

FABULOUS AFTER PARTY

  • Locally-sourced and produced meal (pizza, pasta, sides, dessert)
  • Live music entertainment

  • INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE
  • New Belgium Beer available for purchase from
  • Meals for spouses/family/friends are available — $14 adults / $7 kids (12 and under)
  • Massage available
  • Celebrate your accomplishment with us!

KEEPIN’ IT SMALL

  • No more than 250 riders on the Metric Century (only 85 more than the 2012 ride)
  • Safety improved with a smaller number of riders on the roads
  • Taste your samples without excessive crowds
  • Ensures Farms have enough product inventory for sale

And keeps the Fabulous After Party family-sized, instead of a zoo!