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Bike Month 2012
APEX
Sat., May 5, 9AM-1PM
Apex Peak Fest Bicycle Safety Tent
Downtown Apex at Salem Street
Town staff will provide safe bicycling and proper helmet fitting info. A limited number of free helmets will be distributed to children who need them.
CHAPEL HILL & CARRBORO
Carrboro Schools Mini-Bike Training provided by Spoke N Revolution
Check out spokenrevolutions.org for details.
First week in May, day TBD, 9:30-10:30AM
Coffee with the Mayor
Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
Brainstorming ideas with Mayor regarding cycling issues in CH. Email mcone@townofchapelhill.org for more info.
Sat., May 5, 8:30AM-Noon
Bus & Bike Workshops
Carrboro Farmer's Market
Floating clinic offering 15 minute instrucional time on loading a bike onto a bus.
Wed., May 9, 7-8AM
International Bike to School Day at Chapel Hill & Carrboro Schools
Students ride bikes to school.
Tues., May 15, 7:30-10:30AM
Town of Carrboro Bike Breakfast & Workshop
Carrboro Municipal Parking Lot
Booths with cycling info, small repair and inspection tents, and free breakfast with multiple drawings!
Thurs., May 17, Check store for hours
Carrboro Free Bike Inspection Day
Cyclists can take their bikes for a free inspection to any bike shop in Chapel Hill & Carrboro.
Fri., May 18, 5:30PM
Go Chapel Hill-Carrboro presents Chapelboro 2012 Spring Roll!
Chapel Hill, Wallace Parking Deck Top
Family & Individuals 8 Mile Crusier Ride with contests, food and live music! Join our Town Council and Alderman in cycling through Chapel Hill & Carrboro.
Sat., May 19, 8:30AM-Noon
Bus & Bike Workshops
Chapel Hill University Mall Farmer's Market
Floating clinic offering 15 minute instrucional time on loading a bike onto a bus.
DURHAM
Every Fri. at 7:45AM
Bike Commute Coffee Club
Loaf Bakery, 111 W. Parrish St.
Every Wednesday in May, 8PM (no movie on 5/16 to participate in the Ride of Silence)
Bike Movie Night
The Pinhook, 117 W Main St.
Cycling movies showing most Wednesdays in May. Ride your bike and get $1 off your first drink! Sponsored by Seven Stars Cycles
Wed., May 2, 5:30-7PM
Bike Month Kickoff, American Tobacco Campus on Blackwell Street.
Family-friendly ride and free bike checks provided by Durham Cycles mechanics. After-ride social provided by Cuban Revolution. Sponsored by Durham BPAC
Sun., May 6, 3pm
Durham Bicycle Coalition meeting
Trotter Bldg on W Geer St.
Tues., May 8, 5-7PM
Cyclist’s Social
Sunset Grille, 5850 Fayetteville Rd # 101 or milepost 5.75 on the American Tobacco Trail
Enjoy free food and giveaways. Free bike checks provided by REI mechanics. Sponsored by Durham BPAC.
Wed., May 9
National Bike to School Day
More info at www.walkbiketoschool.org
Sun., May 13, 10AM
Bloody Bike & Brunch/ Second Sunday Ride
Seven Stars Cycles (start and end)
Approximately a 20 mile self-supported, no-drop, social ride with Seven Stars Cycles (www.sevenstarscycles.com) followed by MotorKoKyu Bloody Brunch.
Mon., May 14, 5-7PM
Cyclist’s Social,
Bull McCabe’s, 427 W. Main Street, in the Five Points area of historic downtown Durham Cyclists enjoy free food and giveaways. Free bike checks provided by Seven Stars mechanics. Sponsored by Durham BPAC.
Thurs., May 17, 7-9AM
Mad Biker’s Breakfast
Mad Hatter’s Café @ corner of Main and Broad Streets
Food and drink courtesy of Mad Hatter’s, and free bike checks provided by Tip Top Cycles mechanics. Sponsored by Durham BPAC.
Sun., May 20
Bull City Tipping Point Ride
Low mileage social ride held monthly. For details see http://www.facebook.com/bullcitytippingpoint
Sun., May 27, 10AM
Fourth Sunday ride sponsored by Seven Stars Cycles
Seven Stars Cycles in Downtown Durham (starts and ends)
Approximately 35 mile self-supported, group ride with Seven Stars Cycles (www.sevenstarscycles.com). This is not a no-drop ride, but will be moderately paced (18 mph average). Starts and ends at Seven Stars Cycles (309 E Chapel Hill Street) in Downtown Durham.
Sat., June 2
East Coast Greenway Community Tour
Runs May 12 – July 7th. The group will be in Durham on June 2. http://www.cabotcommunitytour.com/
NCCU
May 30, noon-1PM
Cycling Safely Lunch & Learn
NCCU Student Union
Bring your lunch and learn cycling skills, laws and safety to improve your cycling experience. Please bring your lunch.
NCSU
May 1 – 31
NCSU Campus Commute Challenge
Web-based, month long campaign for NCSU students and staff, online at www.zimride.ncsu.edu. Campus Commuters use Unity ID to log on to Zimride and tell us about your daily commute! Track CO2 emissions and miles saved. Each entry logs points, and every point is an entry into our prize drawing! All participants get discounted WolfWheels rentals at Outdoor Adventures and prizes include several $20 gift certificates to the NC State Bookstore!
Sponsored by NCSU Transportation and University Recreation
RTP
Thurs., May 10, 11:30AM-1PM
Cycling Safely Lunch & Learn
RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Dr.
Led by League of American Bicyclist Certified Instructor, this session addresses cycling safety tips, including how to negotiate vehicle traffic safely. Existing cyclists, current commuters and those who wish to begin traveling to work by bicycle are encouraged to attend. Lunch sponsored by SmartCommute@rtp. Please RSVP: http://smartcommute.org/lunchandlearn
Tues., May 15, 5-7PM
Bike to Work Month After-Hours Social
Serena, 5311 South Miami Blvd. Suite A
Cyclists enjoy free appetizers, drinks, and giveaways provided by SmartCommute@rtp.
Wed., May 16, 7PM
Ride of Silence
RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Dr.
A silent procession to honor cyclists who’ve been killed or injured on public roadways. Organized by MS Fits and hosted by SmartCommute@rtp, this free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride.
Thursday, May 17, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Food Truck Rodeo
RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Dr.
Open to everyone! Free giveaways for anyone who rides their bike to the event.
Fri., May 18, 7-9AM
Bike to Work Month Breakfast and Social
RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Dr.
SmartCommute@rtp provides cyclists a free continental breakfast and giveaways.
RALEIGH
Mon., May 7, 7 -10PM
Bike-In Cinema
Napper Tandys, 126 N. West St
Join us for a night on the patio! We'll be showing cycling themed documentaries introduced by local film-makers and the classic feature film, Breaking Away. Films start promptly at 7:45pm so roll in early to order your food and drinks in advance!
- Let Your Tweed Flag Fly (2012, Triangle Tweed Ride, DIE(M) Productions)
- Oak City Cycling Project (2012, UNC-TV)
- Racing the End (2011, Wolfpack Hustle, LA)
- Breaking Away (1979, 101 mins) Breaking Away - A small town teen who has recently graduated high school and obsessed with the Italian Cycling Team vies for the affections of a college girl
Tues., May 15, 5-7PM
Raleigh Cyclist Social
Seaboard 18: http://www.18seaboard.com/guest_directions.html
Mingle with bike commuters and cyclists, and learn about Raleigh's new bicycle benefits program!
Wed., May 16, Meet 6:30, depart 7AM
Park and Pedal from North Hills
Take CAT 8, 24c, 37 or park in spaces against Six Forks Rd. REI tech on hand. Water bottles, water, power food, REI coupons and some swag. Helmets, waivers and registration required. http://tinyurl.com/2012pnp
Fri., May 18, 9AM
Bike to Work Day Leadership Ride
Leaving from Halifax Mall, 200 Block of Lane Street, across the street from the State Legislature Building
WAKE FOREST
Sat., May 5, 10AM-3PM
Wake Forest Bicycle Safety Fair, Meet in the Street® festival
Wake Forest Town Hall - 301 S. Brooks Street
For children five to 14. Includes an obstacle course by the North Carolina Highway Safety Patrol that re-creates real-life situations.
ZEBULON
Sat., April 28, 10AM-4PM
Zebulon Festival on the Lawn
Municipal Complex
Visit the GoTriangle booth for commuter info, including cycling at this annual festival in Zebulon.
