Explore Oriental
Road Cycling
A classic ride and local favorite. If all you’ve got is an hour to ride this is the loop for you!
Length: 21.7 miles
Observe: The ONC bridge, the Dawson Creek bridge, the Dawson Creek Cattle Company, Arapahoe
Caution: Watch for ferry traffic on Hwy 306.
Beautiful pavement is in abundance on this route. If you want to test your mettle on a long time trial be sure to go after the 5 mile Florence Rd from Whortonsville FD Strava segment!
Length: 33.6 miles
Observe: Farm land, rural roads
Caution: Very low traffic on this route but always be mindful of cars.
More beautiful pavement is in abundance on this route. The Goose Creek loop features one our clubs favorite sections of road in all Pamlico County. Of course we leave it up to you to decide which one it is.
Length: 34.5 miles
Observe: Super smooth pavement!
Caution: Car traffic on Neuse Rd.
From The Bean in beautiful Downtown Oriental, NC this 106-mile route will take riders through the bucolic dales of Pamlico, Craven, and Beaufort Counties.
Length: 106.2 miles
Observe: Craven & Beaufort County roads, Aurora, Hobucken, the ICW, Bayboro, Mesic
Caution: This route enters the most remote regions of Pamlico County. Cell phone service may be limited or non-existent. Plan accordingly.
photo credit: Ben Dunlap