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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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Bike to
History Day – FREE MUSEUM ENTRY
Bike
to these local history museums, show your helmet and receive free entry!
Locations: Levine Museum of the New South (200 E. Seventh
St.)
Charlotte Museum of History (3500 Shamrock Dr.)
Times: 10 PM to 5 PM
Cost: FREE
Contact:
www.charlottemuseum.org or 704.568.1774
www.museumofthenewsouth.org or 704.333.1887
Ride with the
Cannonballs Cycling Team
Come join the guys and gals from Cannonballs Cycling Team for a fun
urban ride. The ride will start at the Booty Loop at 6:00 ( meet at the
Myers Park Presbyterian Church Parking lot @ Queens Rd & Providence Rd)
. A moderate paced ride, looping the Loop and then a southern tangent to
Carmel Rd & back via Quail Hollow - Sharon Rd. Ride distance is 20
miles.
Location: Myers Park Presbyterian Church Parking Lot
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Contact:
www.cannonballs-cycling.org or Harry Johnson (704 525 4900)
Dirt Diva Mountain Bike
Ride
The Dirt Divas will be hosting a ride night at US National Whitewater
Center. Groups will be spilt based on abilities. Come out and ride with
the Dirt Divas!
Location: US National Whitewater Center (820 Hawfield Road)
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Contact: www.dirtdivas.net
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Kids Bicycle
Safety and Educational Rodeo |
Kids
Bicycle Safety Rodeos are designed to educate children of all ages
about bicycle safety. Bikes for children ages 8 to 12 are provided
at the event. A limited supply of FREE helmets will be given to
kids who participate in the rodeos. Hosted by Levine Jewish
Community Center and Charlotte Sports Cycling
Location: Levine Jewish Community Center
Shalom Park 5007 Providence Road Charlotte
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Event Contact: Susan Gertzman at
Susan.gertzman@charlottejcc.org
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704-944-6798 |
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Fast
Bicycle Ride
Come join the crew from Bicycle Sport South Charlotte for a fast 40 mile
bike ride. The ride will average between 20+ mph
Location: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte Pineville (8914
Pineville-Matthews Rd)
Distance: 40 miles
Time: 6:00 PM ride
Cost: FREE, show and go
Contact:
www.bicyclesport.com or Gene DiMenna at 704.541.7420
Fast Bicycle Ride
Come join the crew from Bicycle Sport Huntersville for a fast 40 mile
bike ride. The ride will average between 20+ mph.
Location: Bicycle Sport Huntersville (311 Gilead Rd)
Distance: 40 miles
Time: 6:00 PM ride
Cost: FREE, show and go
Contact:
www.bicyclesport.com or Gene DiMenna at 704.766.0111
FREE Bike Demos
Have you ever wanted to test ride a carbon road bike or mountain bike?
SouthPark Cycles will be providing free three hour test rides on the
nicest carbon road bicycles in the market from Bianchi and Pinerallo and
mountain bikes from Tomac and Kona. Just stop by and pick up a bike.
Location: SouthPark Cycles (5121 South Blvd.)
Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact:
www.southparkcycles.com or 704.522.7006
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