FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Elizabeth Evans
Cahoon & Cross
Phone: 757-705-7153
Whether
you Pedal or Paddle, Make Elizabeth
City, N.C. your Headquarters for Spring Sporting Events
(Elizabeth City, N.C, April 7, 2014) – Whether you pedal or paddle, prefer the open road or tranquil
waterway, the Elizabeth City area has two spring events to please both sporting
types—the Tarwheel Century Ride, April 26, and Paddle for the Border, May 3.
Bicyclists
can choose from 33-, 62- and 100-mile rides along rural roads when they register
for the Tarwheel Century Ride, now in its 21st year. Organized by the River
City Cycling Club, this year’s ride will cover new scenic routes through Camden County—with
some of the best “support and gear” stops ever (deviled eggs, smoothies!). Pre-register online, or sign up on site the day of the
event.
One of North America’s great wetland forests is the backdrop for
Paddle for the Border. The leisurely paddling event takes kayak and canoe
enthusiasts 7.5 miles along the historic Dismal Swamp
Canal, from the Dismal
Swamp Canal Welcome Center
in South Mills, N.C. to the Dismal Swamp Canal Boat Ramp in Chesapeake, Va.
At this date, registrations
are still being accepted at the boat ramp site.
Elizabeth City is ideally suited to
accommodate sports enthusiasts for both events. Check the city’s lodging and dining guide for accommodations
and a great place to grab a bite. Known as the “Harbor
of Hospitality,” Elizabeth
City is located halfway between Norfolk, Va., and North Carolina’s
Outer Banks. In addition to biking and paddling, visitors can explore Elizabeth City’s
downtown waterfront with visits to the Museum of the Albemarle,
Port Discover Hands-on Science Center and the Center at Arts of the Albemarle, in addition to
self-guided walking tours, shops and restaurants. To plan an itinerary visit www.DiscoverElizabethCity.com.
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Elizabeth City is the “Harbor of
Hospitality®”
Elizabeth City is located in
Northeastern North Carolina on the Intracoastal Waterway, halfway between Virginia Beach and the
Outer Banks. Known as the “Harbor of Hospitality,” the city has six National
Register Historic Districts and is home to the Museum of the Albemarle, The Center at Arts of the Albemarle,
Elizabeth City State University
Planetarium, Port Discover
Hands-on Science Center and one of the largest U.S. Coast Guard
air stations in the Continental United States. Nature-based travelers are drawn
to the area’s proximity to Dismal Swamp
and the abundance of outdoor recreational offerings. For additional
information, call Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at
1-866-ECity-4U (1-866-324-8948) or visit DiscoverElizabethCity.com. For
up-to-the-minute info on happenings and events visit ElizabethCityHASIt.com.
