Self-Guided Mural Tour

Self-Guided Mural Tour

This year we’re taking a solo spin on our mural tour. We’re built three routes, so there is something for everyone. We also made this handy map with all the mural locations in case you’d like to build your own mural ride. We built the routes with Strava (it’s free!) so you can take advantage of the “Use Route” button to see and follow the route. Please make sure to use your intuition as you go searching for murals and following the routes. Technology is great, but it’s not perfect.

The start location for all routes will be at our very own mural on the side of Crank Arm Brewing: 319 West Davie Street. Do not park in the gravel lot, but please do consider picking up some brew to go once you’ve finished the tour!

When you arrive at a mural, take a picture and post it with the hashtag #raleighmuralride2020. Tag Oaks & Spokes so we can give you maximum virtual high fives!


Participant notice: Those engaging in the mural tour understand they will be riding on a mix of public roads and greenways. Participants understand their engagement in the activity is totally voluntary and accept the risks and responsibilities associated with the activity. Participants are responsible for their own safety and safety of others.


Short: This route takes you around Raleigh’s downtown core where the majority of the city’s murals are clustered. This is a great option for those new to riding in a city and for those who want a chill ride and a density of mural destinations.

Route here.

Stop 1: No Damsel – 327 W Martin St Stop 5: Raleigh Bike Mural – 713 N West St Stop 9: Kiwi Calhoun Mural (and more!) – Between Fox Liquor Bar and Beasley’s
Stop 2: Lady Soccer Legends – 111 S West St Stop 6: Carolina Hurricanes Mural – 301 N Harrington StStop 10: John Prine – 105 E Martin St
Stop 3: Morgan Street Jazz Monsters (and more!) – 827 W Morgan StStop 7: Dare to Dissent – 217 S Salisbury StStop 11: Honest Abe – 126 E Cabarrus St
Stop 4: Sprinkles the Bobcat – 407 Glenwood Ave Stop 8: Love is Love – 237 S Wilmington St Stop 12: Abstracted Motion – 410 S Salisbury St

Intermediate: This route encompasses the inner beltline area of Raleigh. Enjoy more miles, more hills, and different murals.

Route here.

Stop 1: No Damsel – 327 W Martin StStop 5: Raleigh Bike Mural – 713 N West StStop 9: City Market Agriculture – 225 E Davie St
Stop 2: Lady Soccer Legends – 111 S West StStop 6: Carolina Hurricanes Mural – 301 N Harrington StStop 10: Welcome to Raleigh Y’all – 514 New Bern Ave
Stop 3: Free Expression Tunnel – Goes under Yarbrough Dr: 35.78532, -78.67177Stop 7: Shaw University 150th Anniversary – Under Blount St pedestrian bridge: 35.77124, -78.63697Stop 11: Dare to Dissent – 217 S Salisbury St
Stop 4: Sprinkles the Bobcat – 407 Glenwood AveStop 8: Anchorlight Mural – 1401 S Bloodworth StStop 12: Abstracted Motion – 410 S Salisbury St

Long: This route is the most challenging. It’s designed to give those comfortable with riding longer distances the option to ride out to the neighboring town of Cary. 

Route here.

Stop 1: No Damsel – 327 W Martin StStop 5: All Aboard! – 122 W Chatham StStop 9: Dare to Dissent – 217 S Salisbury St
Stop 2: Lady Soccer Legends – 111 S West StStop 6: Summer’s Where You’ll Find Me – 2110 Blue Ridge Rd Stop 10: Love is Love – 237 S Wilmington St
Stop 3: Free Expression Tunnel – Goes under Yarbrough Dr: 35.78532, -78.67177Stop 7: Raleigh Bike Mural – 713 N West StStop 11: Kiwi Calhoun Mural (and more!) – Between Fox Liquor Bar and Beasley’s
Stop 4: Cary, Then and Now – 220 W Chatham St Stop 8: Carolina Hurricanes Mural – 301 N Harrington StStop 12: Abstracted Motion – 410 S Salisbury St