Pedal and Potluck: August 29th, 2026
Join us on August 29th, 2026 for Pedal and Potluck at the Wilmington Recreation Park! While Bike Fest 2026 is not happening this year, we still wanted to bring our community together around bikes, trails, and good people. This is a free pop-up event -- feel free to invite your pals. FYI: this is on the same day and just down the road from the Hardy Kids MTB Race, but Pedal and Potluck is its own event.
PEDAL
SCAVENGER HUNT -- Stop by the park anytime after 7:30am to pick up a Wilmington MTB-themed scavenger hunt list of side quests and do your best to collect them all with a selfie. Go solo or bring your crew, whatever floats your boat. Turn in your completed scavenger hunt list right back at the park during the potluck, between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
GROUP RIDES -- Not so into the scavenger hunt, but want to ride in good company? Join a group ride.
The advanced group ride led by Patrick Carey and Eli Land will meet at the park at 10:00am, wheels rolling by 10:15am. That ride will be 20-25 miles and include a tour of the Flume and Cooper Kiln, pit stop at the park, and then down to Hardy Road.
The intermediate group ride led by Dan Cash will meet at 1:45pm at the park, wheels rolling by 2:00pm.
POTLUCK
From 4:00pm to 7:00pm, we're sharing a meal at the park. BYOP, BYOB, BYOC -- bring your own plate, beverage, and chair. Please bring something to share with the group -- thank you!
SCHEDULE:
7:30am -- Scavenger hunt begins; stop by the Wilmington Recreation Park to pick up the scavenger hunt list of quests. The sheets may be left there without a chaperone -- feel free to snag what you need and be on your way. Group ride sign up sheets will also be out -- please do not take them but feel free to add your name if you plan to join in on a ride.
10:00am -- Advanced group ride meets at the park at 10:00am, wheels rolling by 10:15am. Led by Patrick Carey and Eli Land, this ride will be 20-25 miles and include a tour of the Flume and Cooper Kiln, pit stop at the park, and then down to Hardy Road.
12:00pm -- Kaley (board Secretary) and Bryan (board Co-Chair) will be at the park to man the scavenger hunt and group ride sign up. If you have questions, stop by to see them.
1:45pm -- Intermediate group ride meets at the park at 1:45pm, wheels rolling by 2:00pm. Follow Dan Cash for a tour of nearby trails.
4:00pm -- Potluck begins. Bring something to share, your beverage of choice, and a lawn chair. Bathrooms will be open. If you did the scavenger hunt, turn in your sheet at the sign up station to collect your kudos, bragging rights, and maybe even a little prize.
7:00pm -- Potluck wraps up. Thanks for coming!
PEDAL
SCAVENGER HUNT -- Stop by the park anytime after 7:30am to pick up a Wilmington MTB-themed scavenger hunt list of side quests and do your best to collect them all with a selfie. Go solo or bring your crew, whatever floats your boat. Turn in your completed scavenger hunt list right back at the park during the potluck, between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
GROUP RIDES -- Not so into the scavenger hunt, but want to ride in good company? Join a group ride.
The advanced group ride led by Patrick Carey and Eli Land will meet at the park at 10:00am, wheels rolling by 10:15am. That ride will be 20-25 miles and include a tour of the Flume and Cooper Kiln, pit stop at the park, and then down to Hardy Road.
The intermediate group ride led by Dan Cash will meet at 1:45pm at the park, wheels rolling by 2:00pm.
POTLUCK
From 4:00pm to 7:00pm, we're sharing a meal at the park. BYOP, BYOB, BYOC -- bring your own plate, beverage, and chair. Please bring something to share with the group -- thank you!
SCHEDULE:
7:30am -- Scavenger hunt begins; stop by the Wilmington Recreation Park to pick up the scavenger hunt list of quests. The sheets may be left there without a chaperone -- feel free to snag what you need and be on your way. Group ride sign up sheets will also be out -- please do not take them but feel free to add your name if you plan to join in on a ride.
10:00am -- Advanced group ride meets at the park at 10:00am, wheels rolling by 10:15am. Led by Patrick Carey and Eli Land, this ride will be 20-25 miles and include a tour of the Flume and Cooper Kiln, pit stop at the park, and then down to Hardy Road.
12:00pm -- Kaley (board Secretary) and Bryan (board Co-Chair) will be at the park to man the scavenger hunt and group ride sign up. If you have questions, stop by to see them.
1:45pm -- Intermediate group ride meets at the park at 1:45pm, wheels rolling by 2:00pm. Follow Dan Cash for a tour of nearby trails.
4:00pm -- Potluck begins. Bring something to share, your beverage of choice, and a lawn chair. Bathrooms will be open. If you did the scavenger hunt, turn in your sheet at the sign up station to collect your kudos, bragging rights, and maybe even a little prize.
7:00pm -- Potluck wraps up. Thanks for coming!
