For those of you that know me or have read my blog for some time, you are aware that my husband is a bicycle enthusiast. ENTHUSIAST. He rides his bike to work. He rode his bicycle to the mountains instead of riding with us when we went this weekend. He takes weekly half-day rides. We have more bikes in our garage than we do shoes in my closet. (I may be exaggerating a tad). But, you get what I’m saying, right? We’re gung-ho bikes over here. Except when I fall off of them and break my wrist. That’s unusual though, from what I hear! 🙂
There are tons of bike events going on this spring in Charlotte for the whole family, and because these are near and dear to my family, I also wanted to share them with you! Peruse the list and pick one (or a few) to go to! You may even find me there. On a bike. I’ll try not to go to the hospital afterwards this time!
Bike!Charlotte Events
Friday, May 3
Kidical Mass Kids Bike Ride
Kids, be a part of the first annual Kidical Mass Kids Bike Ride in and around the Plaza Midwood neighborhood! This is a short, family-friendly ride with a dinner stop mid way at Fuel Pizza. Don’t miss this opportunity to ride your bike with other kids and have a fun supper stop along the way!
Location: Kilgo United Methodist Church parking lot (2101 Belvedere Ave., Charlotte, NC)
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Who Participates: All children who are able to ride a bike with at least 16 inch wheels and without training wheels. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: FREE! Bring money for dinner at Fuel Pizza.
Contact: Pamela Murray at pjoe@carolina.rr.com, 704-372-0052, or Dick Winters at 704 236-8257 (cell)
Saturday, May 4
Bike Swap @ the North Davidson Breweries
Do you have bikes and/or bike parts you no longer need? Apparel items that no longer fit? Are they just sitting in your garage or shed? Bring your bikes, bike parts, and bike stuff to swap in the parking lot behind Birdsong Brewery. Swap opens at 1:00 pm. There will be beer specials at Bird Song Brewery for everyone who comes to buy, sell or trade. Donations for Trips for Kids will be collected at the end of the event. Bring Cash!
Preregistration required to sell, limited space available, first come, first serve. Rent 3×3 spaces for $5/each, whole table rental $10. If you require more space or table area, send an email with your requirements to the email below. Sellers please be on site by 12:30.
Location: 2315 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Who Participates: Open to Everyone.
Cost: FREE for shoppers
Contact: charlottebikeevents@hotmail.com
Tuesday, May 7
Critical Lass Ladies Social Ride
Want to have a fun, easy ride, all girls ride toodling through town? This is the ride for you! Geared towards beginners, this ride will be a fun, social ride, and will consist of a 30 minute ride, a pit stop at a bakery/coffee shop and a 30 minute ride back.
Location: Common Market (2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC)
Time: 7:45 PM – meet 8:00 PM – ride starts
Who Participates: Ladies only.
Cost: FREE! Bring $ for purchases at the bakery/coffee shop.
Contact: Pamela Murray @ pjoe@carolina.rr.com
Sunday, May 12
BikeFEST
BikeFEST is a bike and pedestrian themed block party that encourages the public to enjoy playing in the streets and meeting fellow neighbors! Three blocks of Thomas Ave in Plaza Midwood will be closed to allow a safe environment for scavenger hunts, cycling, skating, a bike rodeo and a bike parade! The goal is to celebrate public spaces and make the public realize that the streets are not just for cars! Come enjoy this open street festival in Plaza Midwood! Events include Bike Drive for Trips for Kids Charlotte – donate your dusty (not rusty) bike, a Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Bus Cycles, B Cycle Bikes, Cargo Challenge, Bike Wash and Lube Station, Flat Tire Challenge, music, food, kids crafts and activities.
Kids Bike and Pet Parade will meet at Kilgo Church at 1:30 PM and depart at at 1:45 PM.
Location: Thomas Ave ( 1600 Hamorton Place)
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Who Participates: Open to Everyone
Contact: Pamela Murray @ pjoe@carolina.rr.com or http://openstreetsproject.org/charlotte/ orhttps://www.facebook.com/bikefestcharlotte
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