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There's always something exciting happening at the USNWC! Check back frequently to stay on top of the latest news, special events, and promotions--or join our email list to be the first to know!

Details on upcoming events are below, but you can also check our Events Calendar.

River Jam - USNWC For River Jam news and schedule, please visit the River Jam site.

Events

Tuesday Night Rides

Every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., a USNWC bike guide will host a group ride. (Easy to moderate difficulty, depending on crowd that shows)
  • Bring your own bike or rent one.
  • After the ride, the guide will offer a short mechanical clinic (how to tune the brakes, change a tire, etc.)
  • Beer & snacks are available for purchase after the ride.
  • Cost for ride & clinic is free.
  • Meet at the Bike Barn. Weather permitting.
Moonlight Micro Brews Cruise The River Bound Race Series is a joint production of N.C. Outward Bound School and U.S. National Whitewater Center. The four-race series will take place on the 400 acres/14 mile trails at the Whitewater Center as a fundraiser for the N.C. Outward Bound Scholarships.

For more information, please visit the official race site at www.riverboundrace.com.
Click on the race that you would like to register for below or click here.

Dates and Events:
March 13th (5K) - Completed
May 22nd (5k) | May 22nd (10k) - Completed
July 17th (5k) | July 17th (15k) - Completed
September 25th (5k) | September 25th (Half Marathon)
Sign up for all 4 races and save!
Moonlight Micro Brews Cruise

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Join us for an hour and a half flatwater paddle on the Catawba River followed by a campfire-lit dinner and beer tasting. This week features New Belgium - Mmmmm.

Space is limited. To reserve your place click here.

Future Dates:
This is the last one!

Banff Mountain Film Festival :: 2010 Radical Reels Tour

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

7 - 10 p.m.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to the U.S. National Whitewater Center to present the Radical Reels Tour. Radical Reels features the very best in action sports filmmaking and will display some of the wildest and most exciting demonstrations of adrenaline-pumping adventure ever witnessed. Featured sports include rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing and more! To learn more about Banff and Radical Reels, please visit: www.radicalreels.com

Tickets: $10 pre-purchase, $15 day of event

The 2010 Radical Reels Tour is presented by National Geographic Adventure and sponsored by Deuter.

   
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