Tarheel Cyclists Early AM 50k
This is a no cost, show and go ride before the Mayor’s Ride. All participants will receive a THC bumper sticker and will be back in time to join the Mayor’s ride into uptown Charlotte. 
Location:  Dowd YMCA (400 E. Morehead St.)
Time:  5:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Yes, that is 5:00 AM)
Distance: 50k(32 miles)
Cost:  FREE
Contact:  Mr Ed at ironmancharlotte@aol.com or 704.510.1754

Mayor’s Ride/Bike to Breakfast
Seize your opportunity to show support for cycling in Charlotte.  Ride and mingle with the Mayor, City Council Members, and other local politicians.  Free breakfast provided by Lola’s will follow at the Wachovia Atrium.
Start Location:  Dowd YMCA (400 E. Morehead St.)
End Location: Wachovia Atrium (Tryon St)
Time:  7:30 AM
Cost:  FREE
Contact:  Ken Tippette ktippette@ci.charlotte.nc.us or 704.336.2278

FREE Bicycle and Helmet Safety Check
Stop by any of the three Bicycle Sport locations and have the professional staff check out your bike and/or helmet, for FREE.
Location: Bicycle Sport Huntersville (311 Gilead Rd)
                Bicycle Sport Myers Park (2916 Selwyn Ave)
                Bicycle Sport South Charlotte (8914 Pineville Matthews Rd)    
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost:  Free
Contact: www.bicyclesport.com

Bike to the Movies
SouthPark Cycles will be playing the movie “Klunkerz” and providing refreshments on Friday evening.  The movie “Klunkerz” is a remarkable film that traces the early evolution of mountain biking…maybe the most remarkable thing about the film is you don’t have to be a mountain biker to be thoroughly entertained.
Location: SouthPark Cycles (5121 South Blvd)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Movie starts at 7:30 PM
Cost:  Free
Contact: www.southparkcycles.com or 704.522.7006