Friends on Bikes,
May is Bike Fest, and the month is overflowing with group rides and bicycle events.
Mark your calendar today, and get ready to ride!
If you have any other bike events in Raleigh that aren’t on the list, please let us know at info@oaksandspokes.com
May the 4th Be With You Greenway Tour
Sat, May 4, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Meets at Raleigh Brewing Company.
This is a free, celebratory, family-friendly Greenway ride, with an after-party social at Raleigh Brewing Company. We will be leading 12 and 20 mile rides led by members of Oaks & Spokes and friends of Bike MS. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-the-4th-be-with-you-greenway-tour-tickets-59271937962
https://www.facebook.com/events/567444700405665/
GoSmart Family Bike Ride
Sunday, May 5th, 12PM – 3PM
Meets at Glen Eden Pilot Park
1500 Glen Eden Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
Join a Crabtree Community bike ride led by the City of Raleigh with help from Oak & Spokes and sponsorship by AARP. Bring your own bicycle or request a Citrix Cycle bikeshare bike to try out for this event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gosmart-family-bike-ride-tickets-60150902970
Bike to School Day
Wednesday, May 8, All Day
http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
Capital City Ride
Friday, May 10, 8AM – 10AM
Meets at Raleigh Union Station
510 West Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
The Capital City Bike Ride is the City of Raleigh’s kickoff event for Bike Month. Join city staff, elected officials, and fellow Raleighites for a casual morning ride through downtown Raleigh.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bikeraleigh-capital-city-bike-ride-tickets-60095401965
Minduro Ride
Saturday, May 11, 12PM – 6PM
Meets at Pine State Coffee
1614 Automotive Way
Raleigh, NC 27604
Pine State Coffee is hosting a mini-Manduro ride. Get ready for up to 6 hours and 70 miles of pure riding bliss, with 7 checkpoint boxes to find and several tasks to complete. The mystery route is revealed as you ride, one spot at a time on Google Maps. Registration is $50 by May 7.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minduro-2019-a-wee-less-grueling-bike-race-registration-55096442944
Marbles Bike Rodeo
Saturday, May 11, 8AM – 2PM
Marbles Children’s Museum
201 E Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Kids, bring your bike, trike and helmet and get rolling! The Marbles Bike Rodeo on the Roll with RPD Bike Patrol is a free community event hosted in partnership with RPD’s Southeast District Community squad and Oaks & Spokes. Hargett Street between Blount and Person Streets will be closed to vehicles so taht kids can enjoy bike safety & obstacle courses, maintenance checks, helmet fittings, the Bike Bling MakeShop, and Art on the Move. Swap It Out: Bring your outgrown bikes, helmets & other wheelie fun items to donate to another family or trade for something more your size.
https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/bike-rodeo
Mother’s Day Ride
Sun, May 12, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Meets at the Capitol Building
This second annual mother’s day ride will start at the Capitol Building on the Morgan Street side, and take a leisurely ride to JC Ralston Arboretum to smell the roses, sip some tea and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Moms not required! Just bring yourself, a helmet, a bike and some water. All levels of riders welcome, we’re in it to enjoy the ride.
https://www.facebook.com/events/613811525690986/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oaks-and-spokes-mothers-day-ride-tickets-60320899434
Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 17, All Day
Bike-Fix-&-Brew-2019
Saturday, May 18, 11AM – 2PM
Lynwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Bring your bike smarts and join the Raleigh Community Kickstand as they repair bikes to be donated to folks in need in the Raleigh area.
https://www.facebook.com/events/327451307954702/
Citrix Cycle Try-it
May 18th 10AM – 11AM
Meets at the Greenway entrance of the NC Museum of Art near Blue Ridge Rd, look for the GoSmart sign. Try Raleigh’s new bikeshare at the NC Museum of Art! Experience and learn how to ride an electric assist bicycle. This will be a leisurely Greenway ride organized by the City of Raleigh in collaboration with Citrix Cycles. We encourage you to take the GoRaleigh #27 or ride your bicycle to the event. Please bring your helmet.
https://gosmart-citrixtryit-event.eventbrite.com
Bike In Movie – Alamo Drafthouse presents Pee Wee’s Big Adventure
Tuesday, May 21
Ride starts at 6:15PM from Trophy Brewing and Pizza,
827 W Morgan St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Movie starts at 7:30 PM at the Alamo Drafthouse
2116 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610
Oaks & Spokes invites you to join us for a movie night at the Alamo Drafthouse!
In Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, the story of a rebel and his bike, our hero sets off on a cross-country journey to recover his beloved red bicycle. Oh, the things people do for their bicycles!
Speaking of which, a bike valet will be present to watch your bikes while you enjoy the film.Buy your ticket for $5 at https://drafthouse.com/raleigh/show/pee-wees-big-adventure
Bike Polo Open Court
Thursday, May 23, 6PM – 9PM
Tarboro Road Community Center
121 North Tarboro Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
Join Raleigh Bike Polo for an open court night! All are welcome, no bike required, just bring yourself, a helmet and some water.
Don’t know what bike polo is? No problem! Check out this short documentary about the club and the sport.
Still not convinced? Come out anyway, not obligation to ride a bike, you are more than welcome to come stay and watch the funnest/strangest sport on two wheels.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raleigh-bike-polo-open-court-tickets-60781583352
Light Up The Night Ride
Wed, May 29, 2019 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Meets at Crank Arm Brewing Company
Get some lights, throw them on your bike/person/helmet and ride!
The brightest bike ride of the year is back again! Ten percent of Crank Arm sales will be donated to Oaks & Spokes! Pizza provided to riders at the end of the ride!
Ride will last roughly 1 hour, with a hangout afterwards.
https://www.facebook.com/events/565324837313309/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/light-up-the-night-ride-tickets-60281789455
