May is Bike Month and there are events all over the Triangle aimed at celebrating bike riding and encouraging more people to ride.
In Raleigh, several organizations, including Oaks and Spokes, The City of Raleigh, and more, are coming together to present Bike Month events, many of which are free.
Read all about the events on Oaks and Spokes’ Bike Month page. Keep reading for a few of the events.
Citrix Cycle Try-It Ride at Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Sunday, May 2nd, 2021
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Walnut Creek Wetland Center
950 Peterson Street, Raleigh
Free (follow above link to register)
Adults (18 years+) can reserve a FREE 20-minute slot for Sunday, May 2 at Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Bring your mask and take an electric-assist bike ride on the pop-up bike lane on State Street with City Staff. Ask questions about bike lanes, programs and give us your thoughts.
Helmets are not required or provided, but are always recommended. Ride an e-bike in different locations in the City of Raleigh every Sunday in May from 1 – 3 pm.
Get a free “Bike Fun Pack”
May 1st to 9th, 2021
Visit one of the Bike-It List Locations, below, take a photo of you, your bike and the decorated bike rack that you find there. Post your photo on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, tagging @GoRaleighNC, @RaleighParks and #BikeMonthRaleigh21, or email the picture to commute@raleighnc.gov and list the location. Go to one park on the lsit and get your free Bike Fun Pack from the Community Center staff by showing your social post. Supplies limited.
Virtual Bike Yoga
Wednesdays in May: May 5th, 19th, 26th, 2021
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Free (reservations requested)
Local yoga instructors teach stretches and strength techniques for cyclists. Follow links below to register.
May 5th: Indigo Hot Center
May 19th: Current Wellness Raleigh
May 26th: Blue Lotus
Mother’s Day Picnic Ride
Sunday, May 9th, 2021
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Moore Square
226 East Martin Street, Raleigh
Free, but donations of $5 encouraged
Join Oaks and Spokes for our annual Mother’s Day picnic. The group will take a quick spin around Raleigh first and begin and end at Moore Square Park in Downtown Raleigh. Event attendees will need to bring a bike, or come ready to rent a Citrix Cycle bike at GoRaleigh Station (across from Moore Square Park).
This will be a 5-mile slow-paced bike ride through Downtown Raleigh, and then a picnic brunch with snacks compliments of Oaks and Spokes.
Citrix Cycle Try-It Event
Sunday, May 9th, 2021
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mary Belle Pate Park
2640 Sierra Drive, Raleigh
Free (follow above link to register)
Adults (18 years+) can reserve a FREE 20-minute slot here for Sunday, May 9 at Mary Belle Pate Park. Bring your mask and ride the new separated bike lanes on Lineberry Road. Talk to City staff about bike lanes and programs.
Helmets are not required or provided, but are always recommended. Ride a Citrix Cycle e-bike on a new bike facility at various locations throughout the City of Raleigh every Sunday in May from 1 – 3 pm.
Electric Bike Bonanza
Sunday, May 16th, 2021
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Gateway Plaza
2411 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh
Free (follow above link to register)
Anyone else noticing how many extra e-bikes we have popping up here in Raleigh? If it’s peaked your interest, come by on the afternoon of the 16th and test ride dozens of different makes and models.
The event will include dozens of bikes that you can test ride, food for purchase in local shops, and an opportunity to chat first hand with bike owners to ask them about specific bikes and what they like best.
Bikes onsite to test ride include:
- Ride 1 Up LMT’D Electric Bike
- Bunch Electric Cargo Bike
- CrossCurrent S2 Juiced Bike
- RadWagon 4 Electric Cargo Bike
- RadRunner Electric Utility Bike
- More
Citrix Cycle Try-It Ride at Gateway Plaza
Sunday, May 16th, 2021
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Gateway Plaza
2411 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh
Free (follow above link to register)
Adults (18 years+) can reserve a FREE 20-minute slot here for Sunday, May 16 at Gateway Plaza on Crabtree Boulevard. Bring your mask and ride the new separated bike lane on Crabtree Boulevard. Talk to City staff about bike lanes and programs.
Helmets are not required or provided, but are always recommended. Ride an e-bike in different locations in the City of Raleigh every Sunday in May from 1 – 3 pm.
Citrix Cycle Try-It Ride at Union Station
Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Union Station
520 W. Martin Street, Raleigh
Free (follow above link to register)
Adults (18 years+) can reserve a FREE 20-minute slot here for Sunday, May 23 at the Union Station Citrix Cycle at 510 W. Martin Street. Bring your mask and ride the new separated bike lane on West and Harrington Streets. Talk to City staff about bike lanes and programs.
Either create a free Pay-As-You-Go Citrix Cycle account or bring your identification to leave while riding the bicycle. (https://www.citrixcycle.com/pricing/membership)
Helmets are not required or provided, but are always recommended. Ride an e-bike throughout the City of Raleigh every Sunday in May from 1 – 3 pm.
Light Up the Night Ride with Crank Arm Brewing
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie Street, Raleigh
Free (follow above link to register.
The limit for this popular event is 99, so please make sure to register. Lights are required. Please wear a mask while inside Crank Arm Brewing, and maintain social distance.
Pedal for Pies with Trophy Brewing (family ride)
Sunday, May 30th, 2021
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Trophy Brewing & Pizza
827 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Free (follow above link to register)
This is a fun family-friendly ride to celebrate the new separated bike lanes on Harrington and West Street. Afterwards, stick around Trophy Brewing to purchase beer and pizza.
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