 Outer Banks Bike Week 10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week™ |
9 Days of Non-Stop Entertainment & Riding
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2012 Outer Banks Bike Week™ Event Schedule April 21st
April 22nd
April 23rd
April 24th
April 25th
April 26th
April 27th
April 28th
April 29th
All guided tours are FREE with an optional $5 rolling poker run and are on a 1st come 1st serve basis with a limit of 40 riders. |
Plan on visiting the OBX from the 9-11? Outer Banks Sporting Events, sponsor of the Outer Banks Triathlon are in need of volunteers from September 9th through the 11th to set up water stations, work the expos and offer support to runners from start to finish. Unfortunately Hurricane Irene caused a number of previous volunteers to withdraw from the event.
OBSE’s proceeds from the event are split between the Outer Banks Community Foundation and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. As you can imagine these organizations are expected to show a significant increase in requests for financial aid from their community in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The triathlon is just another small way to help rebuild our area.
If you will be in the area or would like to know how you can help please visit the Outer Banks Triathlon site for more information.
We love a good video series; so we figured why not start another. You can already view our “Outer Banks Treasures” video series that highlights all of the “secret” spots we love on the OBX so you can live like a local when you visit. And now we’re going to focus on some informational videos that will help you get an understanding of the layout of the Outer Banks. We’ll title the new video series “Spotlight on the OBX,” (pretty clever, right? 
), and we’ll start with an overview of the town of Duck.
Hope you enjoy…please let us know if you have any suggestions or want us to focus on something in particular. We love your input!
Duck, North Carolina is a charming Northern Outer Banks town that has a lot of personality and an amazing amount to offer vacationers. Whether you’re looking to relax on the beautiful beaches, take a bike ride through the quaint downtown area, pick up some unique OBX goodies at the local shops, or dine in one of the many tasty restaurants, Duck has something for everyone.
Duck is in an ideal location. Tucked away in a wooded area just north of Kitty Hawk, it is quiet and peaceful, but it is a short drive south to hustle and bustle along Rt. 158, and a quick trip north to Corolla. It is one of the few towns on the OBX that offer a true “downtown” area…and it’s a great downtown – bike and walking paths, shops, restaurants, waterfront patios and walkways. The town also goes above and beyond during the summer months to offer free events all week long – music, exercise, shows, kids events. A great spot for an OBX getaway
I’ll zip it so Chelsea can give you a quick tour. Hope to see you soon. Enjoy!
Outer Banks Bike Week
The Outer Banks Bike Week™ is back for 2011, and it’s bigger and badder than ever.
Want to cruise the same stretch of beach that some of the most famous pirates in history patrolled nearly 300 years ago? Here’s your chance! Outer Banks Bike Week™ has released its always expanding schedule of events for this year’s rally.
Some of the Outer Banks Bike Week™ traditions remain and some new twists were added. There will be tons of live music and bands, the annual Miss Outer Banks Bike Week™ Bikini Contest, tattoo contest and not to mention the best beer belly contest.
Don’t miss out on all the great food, fun watering holes, cool ocean breezes and amazing scenic riding. April 16th-25th.
Saturday, 16 April
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
9-11am Registration for LOH Coin Run
12-4pm “Rumors” Band at the OBX Stage
12-6pm Vendors Onsite
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
10pm-2am Live Music by the Jesse Chong Band
@ Tyrrell Hall, Columbia, NC
1pm Registration for Make-A-Wish Foundation Ride to a Wish
Click HERE for additional details
Sunday, 17 April
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day HOG “My Favorite Ride” day
@ Lucky 12 Tavern
2-4pm FREE Pig-Pickin’ on the patio
4-7pm Live band – Pawn Shop Lifters
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
10pm-2am DJ Dance Party
Monday, 18 April
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
9-10am Registration for “Around the Sound” HOG guided tour
@ Lucky 12 Tavern
9am Open for Biker Brunch, $1 drafts ALL DAY
7pm Live music by Brass Root Swill
10pm DJ Bose
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
10pm-2am Live Music by the William McIntrye Band
@ REAL Watersports / Mojo Cafe
6-10pm Waterfront Concert by The Wilder Brothers
Tuesday, 19 April
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
9-10am Registration for Knotts Island HOG guided tour
@ Lucky 12 Tavern
9am Open for Biker Brunch
7pm Live Music by Ty Fleming
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
1-5pm Live Music by the William McIntrye Band
10pm-2am Live Music by the William McIntrye Band
Wednesday, 20 April
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
9-10am Registration for Fallen Rider Memorial Ride
12-4pm “Cory Daniels Band” at the OBX Stage
6pm – ? Official Party at “The Pit”
@ Lucky 12 Tavern
9am Open for Biker Brunch
7pm Live Music by Ted Reiser Band
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
1-5pm Live Music
10pm-2am Live Music by the Triple Shot Band
Thursday, 21 April
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
10am Ocracoke Ferry HOG guided tour
12-4pm “Ted Reiser Band” at the OBX Stage
2-4pm Ladies ONLY Bike Show Registration
4-5pm Bike Show judging
6pm – ? Official Party at “Port O’ Call”
@ Lucky 12 Tavern
9am Open for Biker Brunch
7pm Live Music by Mojo Collins Band
10pm DJ Bruce
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
1-5pm Live Music
10pm-2am Live Music by the Triple Shot Band
Friday, 22 April
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
12-2pm Miss Bike Week Poster Signing
12-4pm “54 Steps” band at the OBX Stage
6pm – ? Official Party at “Kelly’s Restaurant”
@ Nags Head Harley-Davidson
9am-6pm H-D DEMO fleet rides
2-4pm Bike Show Registration
4-5pm Bike Show Judging & Awards
@ Lucky 12 Tavern
9am Open for Biker Brunch
7pm Live Music by Ted Reiser Band & The Marshall Band
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
1-5pm Live Music
3pm Wet T-Shirt contest
10pm-2am Live Music by the Southern Attitude Band
Saturday, 23 April
7-10am OBX Firefighters breakfast at Hooters
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
12-2pm Miss Bike Week Poster Signing
12-4pm “Corey Daniels Band” at the OBX Stage
2:30pm Beer Belly Contest
3-4pm Miss Bike Week 2011 Bikini Contest
@ Nags Head Harley-Davidson
9am-6pm H-D DEMO fleet rides
9-11am Bike Week Poker Run Registration
@ Roanoke Island Festival Park
12-5pm Live Bands & Vendors
Live performance by the “Georgia Satellites”
@ Lucky 12 Tavern
9am Open for Biker Brunch
7pm Live Music by Ted Reiser Band & The Marshall Band
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:30am Daily food & drink specials, $5 Bike Wash every day.
1-5pm Live Music by Southern Attitude Band
10pm-2am Live Music by Southern Attitude Band
Sunday, 24 April
8-12am Farewell breakfast at Jolly Roger Restaurant
@ Outer Banks Harley-Davidson
All Day Pre-owned motorcycle blow-out sale
9:30am Blessing of the Bikes
@ Port O’ Call Restaurant & Saloon
11:00am Easter Sunday Buffet
Outer Banks - Duck Boardwalk
The Outer Banks Sentinel is reporting that the Town of Duck continues to push full steam ahead on an ambitious project to build a 10-foot wide, wooden soundfront boardwalk that will stretch behind the park and extend to the existing walkways of the waterfront businesses.
In the long-run, the hope is to ultimately have the boardwalk run the entire length of the village and will offer a safer and more enjoyable way to enjoy the towns shopping areas and pristine natural stretches.
People are already enjoying the completed areas, and the town has applied for a grant to pay for the southern extensions. The town believes the new boardwalk will allow vacationers and residents to access the sound and enjoy all of its beauty that has mostly been off limits because it is behind privately-owned properties.
Another important factor of the boardwalk is safety. Duck is very busy during the summer when folks are out walking, riding bikes and jogging through town, and it can get pretty congested as cars are trying to make it through. The hope is that the boardwalk may resolve some of these traffic issues.
Town planners also plan on adding a 130-foot pier that will feature four day-use boat slips to the agenda. Taken together, the boardwalk and piers offer something different than the beach for the thousands of people who visit this small sea-to-sound town each year.
The Town of Duck believes this is just the first piece of an overall pedestrian plan. When and if the mid-Currituck bridge is built from the mainland to Corolla, the Town of Duck may seek approval from the N.C. Department of Transportation to make some changes in town such as additional crosswalks.
10/01/2010 – 10/03/2010
3rd Annual OBX Bike Fest. What a great Fall Rally in the Outer Banks! Non-stop entertainment, vendors, food, live music and of course great riding the scenic barrier islands.
2010 Outer Banks Bike Fest
Outer Banks Triathlon
The Outer Banks Triathlon is back, and perhaps bigger and more well organized than ever.
An OBX triathlon was a staple on the Outer Banks for 24 years…before triathlons were as popular as today. Unfortunately, things changed, and there hasn’t been a true triathlon on the Outer Banks in about seven years. Attempts have been made in the past couple years to get the triathlon going again, but weather and water conditions have not cooperated. A couple years ago there was “dirty water” in Manteo, and last year an offshore hurricane cancelled the swim leg due to large waves. The races went on as duathlons – bike and run only – but that takes a lot of the excitement out of the race.
In 2010, the triathlon is going back to its roots. This year’s Outer Banks Triathlon start, finish and transition area will be at the Old Swimming Hole between the Dare County Airport and the N. C. Aquarium on the north end of Roanoke Island on Sept. 18-19. It will consist of three races that feature the same format, swim, ride and run, but with different distances – Sprint, Olympic and Half.
The route is ideal for racers with a newly-paved road and a canopy of trees that help to keep racers out of the sun. The Old Swimming Hole also offers a beach and grassy park with Gazebo for spectators and racers to enjoy.
Outer Banks Sporting Events organizers are looking for 250 volunteers as they plan to host three triathlon races over two days in September. To volunteer or for more information, call Jim Snyder at 252-255-6273.
OUTER BANKS TRIATHLON FESTIVAL
September 18-19, 2010
Registration is now open for a weekend of “fun in the sun” at the Outer Banks Triathlon Festival! Although this is one of OBSE’s newest events, the triathlon was held over 25 years ago! The swimming portion of the race will be from the Old Swimming Hole on Roanoke Island, with the bike and running portion traversing the island and the mainland.
Following OBSE’s style of putting on a great race, we will have live music, food and awards at the post race Pirate Jamboree! Join us for a great race and a ”Party Like a Pirate!” good time….Arrrgh!!!
Half Distance
Saturday, September 18
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run
Olympic Distance
Sunday, September 19
1500 Meter Swim / 24.5 Mile Bike / 6.2 Mile Run
Sprint Distance
Sunday, September 19
750 Meter Swim / 13.5 Mile Bike / 5K Run
For additional information and to register, go to www.obxtriathlon.org
Whalehead Club
Three new events were just added to the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC
Corolla Pedal-Foot-Paddle
April 7 – Wednesday from 8 am to 1 pm
Join us for a multi-athletic event beginning in Currituck Heritage Park. The “Pedal-Foot-Paddle” starts with a scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound.
For the more leisurely-minded enjoy the fun event, “Land and Light”- climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, then stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club. Contestants may participate individually or as a team. Entry fee includes registration reception on Tuesday evening, and award celebration – including best costume – on race day.
Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park”
September 1 & 2 – Wednesday from 10 am to 7 pm / Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm
Enjoy this outdoor art and gift show on the banks of the Currituck Sound. This festival features the talents of artists showcasing a variety of media and quality gifts. Plus musical entertainment, local food concessions, art auction, and children’s activities! Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested.
Currituck Heritage Day
October 3 – Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm
You are invited to a huge lawn party on the grounds of the Whalehead Club to experience the best of Currituck County’s cultural heritage with food and fun for all. Show off your talents on the main stage in “Currituck Idol!” Enjoy the award-winning CCHS Marching Knights, antique cars, kite flying demos, children’s activities, and local arts & crafts booths – call to reserve your booth space now!
This is a family friendly event. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Admission and Parking are free.
Event Information
Outer Banks Sprint Triathlon
August 23rd, 2009 Nags Head, NC
» Registration for Event
| » 1000 meter open water swim » 14 mile bike » 5 km run » Start time: 7:00 am » Participants (58 of 400) Register Individual » Register Relay » Volunteer |
| Race Description Outer Banks Triathlon makes its re-apperance in a new location on the beach! The distinct towns and villages of the Outer Banks has so much to explore with more than twenty national, state and historic sites to over one hundred miles of dynamic barrier islands. Add the many quaint shops, unique coastal restaurants, safe family environment and variety of affordable accommodations there is no better time to book your 2009 summer retreat.The swim will take place in the Atlantic Ocean with start on the sandy white beaches. The direction of the swim will depend on the tide. During the month of August, the Outer Banks Beaches have typically small waves due to the wind direction. The bike will be completely flat out and back on Virgina Dare Trail or more commonly known as Beach Road. The run will also be completely flat out and back on Beach Road Pedestrain Sidewalk. The pedestrian sidewalk which is 8-10 feet in length, so there is plenty of room to run. |
