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Bikes on CATS Busses and LYNX Train for FREE
Tour de Trees
The BAC Streets Tour, aka Fun With Dick and Jane Ride
Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte Sunday Road Ride
 
 
 
 
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Bikes on CATS Busses and LYNX Train for FREE
The Charlotte Area Transportation System is allowing bicycles on CATS Busses and the LYNX Train free, May 3-9, during BIKE! Charlotte.  Using the bicycle, in combination with a CATS Bus or the LYNX Train, is an efficient, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly way to travel in the Queen City.   For information, including a video on how to load your bike on the bus, visit the Rack and Ride program on the CATS website.  For information on how to load you bike on the LYNX Train, you can visit the Rack and Ride section of the LYNX website.



Tour de Trees
Casual guided ride through Historic areas of Charlotte with emphasis on champion and unusual trees in the inner City. Space is limited for the 1 ˝- 2 hour tour; reservations required. Please RSVP with Patrick George. Must be 13 or older and accompanied by an adult.

Location: Heartwood Tree Service (4920 Old Pineville)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Contact: Patrick George at heartwood7@aol.com
The BAC Streets Tour, aka Fun With Dick and Jane Ride
Experience one of Charlotte’s new bike routes as you wind your way along neighborhood streets.  The ride is approximately 6 miles at a leisurely pace.   Sponsored by the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, this ride will be led by BAC officers Dick and Jane.

Location: Start:  Smelly Cat Coffeehouse, 514 E. 36th Street, Charlotte
Time: 2pm
Who Participates: Adults and supervised children.  Each rider must bring his/her own bicycle and helmet.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Ken Tippette, 704-336-2278 or ktippette@ci.charlotte.nc.us
 
Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte Sunday Road Ride
Meet the gang from Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte for a fan favorite ride with a great atmosphere. The ride travels 20 to 25 miles and usually averages 16 mph. The ride has a "no drop" policy which means no one will get left behind on the ride. 

Location: Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte
Time: 8:30 AM
Cost:  Free
Contact:  Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte at 704.598.0057 or  www.trekbikescharlotte.com