Spring Out

Spring Out ‘26 at Wedge Brewing at Foundation
Saturday, March 28, 2026

20 Years Strong. Rolling Forward Together

Join us for a day of riding, community connection, and outdoor fun at Asheville on Bikes’ Spring Out 2026! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking to enjoy the ride, we’ve got routes for all skill levels. Check out the schedule, routes, and ways to support safer streets for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!

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About the Routes

All Spring Out ‘26 routes can be previewed and downloaded via AoB’s Ride With GPS page. We strongly encourage participants to review the routes in advance so you know what to expect on ride day.

Ride More featuring the Beaucatcher & Hominy Creek Trails (16 miles) The full Spring Out experience. This route takes you on a tour of Asheville’s most exciting trail infrastructure, linking the Beaucatcher Tunnel corridor with the natural surface sections of Hominy Creek Trail. Expect elevation, adventure, and a real taste of what AVL Unpaved is bringing to our city. Riders should be comfortable on packed dirt, loose surfaces, rocks, and roots. A hybrid or mountain bike is recommended. This one’s for riders who want to earn that post-ride beer.

Main Ride featuring Hominy Creek Trail (10 miles) The signature Spring Out route, and this year it’s got some dirt on it. In celebration of AoB’s new partnership with Friends of Hominy Creek, the Main Ride dips into the natural surface trail sections that are at the heart of the AVL Unpaved vision. You’ll roll through Asheville neighborhoods and experience firsthand why this trail matters. Expect some rocks, roots, and uneven terrain mixed in with paved streets. A hybrid bike is recommended.

Main Ride excluding Hominy Creek Trail (10 miles) All the community and all the fun of the Main Ride — on pavement. This version of the 10-mile route detours around the Hominy Creek Trail section, keeping you on paved streets the whole way. It’s a great choice for road bikes or riders who prefer a smooth surface without sacrificing the full Spring Out experience.

Cruiser featuring the River Arts District (3.4 miles) A relaxed roll through one of Asheville’s most vibrant neighborhoods. This shorter route winds through the River Arts District, giving riders a chance to soak in the murals, studios, and scenery that make this part of the city so special. A heads up: due to ongoing Helene recovery and construction, this year’s Cruiser includes some segments on active streets and navigation through traffic circles — so it’s worth previewing the route before ride day. Great for families, though parents and guardians are encouraged to pre-ride and confirm it’s the right fit for their crew.

This year’s Main Ride and Ride More routes include natural surface trail sections in celebration of our new partnership with Friends of Hominy Creek — and in anticipation of AVL Unpaved moving into construction. That’s right: the dirt is calling, and the future is getting real.

Riders who opt for the natural surface sections can expect:

Rocks and roots
Uneven terrain
Packed dirt and loose surfaces

If you prefer to stay on pavement, we’ve included a Main Ride option that detours around the Hominy Creek Trail section and remains on paved streets.

The Cruiser Route has historically remained on greenways and protected bike lanes. Due to Helene damage and ongoing construction, that is not fully possible this year. Cruiser participants should expect segments on active streets and navigation through traffic circles.

We strongly encourage parents and guardians to download, preview, and pre-ride the route to ensure it’s a comfortable fit for their riders.

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Spring Out ’26 Schedule

1:00pm – 6pm: Pop-Up Bike Park Open
2:00pm Riders gather
2:30pm: Staggered Start
3pm – 5pm: Staggered return to the Wedge
5pm – 7pm: Ongoing bicycle fun

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The ride is free, but if every rider donates just $25, we can raise over $12,000 to support Asheville on Bikes! Every contribution fuels safer streets, better infrastructure, youth cycling programs, and more community rides. Join us, ride with purpose, and give what you can!

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Volunteer

Support Asheville as we Spring Out across the city, celebrating urban riding and community connection! Your two-hour volunteer shift is a powerful way to invest in mobility and joy—but whether you give your time, resources, or both, you’ll help make a lasting impact. Sign up today and be part of the movement!