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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 4-10, 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.
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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
½- 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
BAC Tour of Bicycle
Facilities
Ride with the City/County Bicycle Advisory Committee on a 5 mile bike
tour of facilities helping to improve the city's bicycle environment.
Space is limited to the first 20 participants for each ride. Please RSVP
to Ken Tippette
Location: Freedom Park (1900 East Blvd.) by the train
Time: 3:00 PM
Cost: FREE, please RSVP to Ken Tippette
Contact: Ken Tippette at ktippette@ci.charlotte.nc.us or
704-336-2278
The Brain Ride
The Inaugural Brain Ride presented by the Outdoorlights.com Cycling Team
is a supported recreational bike ride designed to attract all cycling
enthusiast and will benefit the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas.
Location: Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville
Time: 8:00 AM
Distance: 50 & 25 Mile Routes; Family Fun Ride
Cost: $25
Contact: www.thebrainride.org or Jeff Nunnaley @
Spamerton Bike Ride
Join the crew from Bicycle Sport Myers Park at the ride a 60 mile loop
through Mt Holly, Belmont and Cramerton. The pace for the ride is 17 to
18 mph.
Location: Bicycle Sport Myers Park (2916 Selwyn Ave)
Time: 8:00 AM
Cost: FREE
Contact: www.ultimatebike.com or 704.335.0323
Family Bike Ride
Family eleven mile bike ride on mostly residential streets through Myers
Park and Dilworth sections of the Queen City and organized by Larry
Anderson and the Dirt Divas. Not flat, but no long or steep hills.
Families most welcome but kids under 16 must be accompanied by a
responsible adult. HELMETS are MANDATORY!
Location: Freedom Park (1900 East Blvd.) by the train
Time: 2:00 PM
Distance: 11 Miles
Cost: FREE
Contact: Larry Anderson (704) 542-8164 or n4nxr@yahoo.com
Moderate Bicycle Ride
Come join the crew from Bicycle Sport of Huntersville as the lead a 30
mile bike ride. The pace for the ride averages 18+ mph.
Location: Bicycle Sport Huntersville (311 Gilead Rd)
Distance: 30 miles
Time: 9:30 AM – until
Cost: FREE, show and go
Contact: www.bicyclesport.com or 704.766.0111
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