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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 Art Day – FREE
MUSEUM ENTRY
Bike to these local art museums, show your helmet and receive free
entry!
Locations: Mint Museum (2730 Randolph Rd.)
Times: 10 PM to 5 PM
Cost: FREE
Contact: www.mintmuseum.org
or 704.337.2000
Tandem Rides
with the Tailwind Tandem Bike Club
Join TailWind members for FREE rides to experience what a bike built for
two is like. Take your turn being a Captain or a Stoker. Our experts
will describe in detail the workings of a tandem. Get comfortable while
you take a tour of the “Booty Loop” on a tandem.
Location: Myers Park United Methodist Church (Corner of Queens
and Providence Rd)
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Contact:
www.tailwindtandemclub.com
Bicycle Maintenance 101
The professional staff at Bicycle Sport in Huntersville be providing
clinics how to quickly change a flat tire and the keys to properly
maintaining your bike.
Location: Bicycle Sport Huntersville (311 Gilead Rd)
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact:
www.bicyclesport.com or 704.766.0111
Bike Commuters After Hours
Charlotte's Bicycle Commuter Mentor Program is a group of cycling
enthusiasts who want to help other Charlotteans try cycling to work.
Whether it's every day, once a week, or just on the prettiest days – if
you've ever thought, "Why don't I ride to work?" we want to help you
make it happen! Drop in and meet people who find success with bicycle
commuting.
Location: Brixx at Seventh Street Station (225 E. Sixth St.)
Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Cost: FREE
Contact: Ed Moyers @
bikementor@mindspring.com
or 704-382-7051;
www.bikementor.org
Bicycle 3 Minute
Fix-a-Flat Clinic
The professional staff at Bicycle Sport Myers Park will be providing a
clinic how to quickly change a flat tire and provide keys to repair
tubes and tires while out riding.
Location: Bicycle Sport Myers Park (2916 Selwyn Ave)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact:
www.bicyclesport.com or 704.335.0323
Intro to Triathlon 101
Have you ever been interested in entering a triathlon or want input on
improving your skills and times. Bicycle Sport is providing a Q & A
session with triathlon coach Steve Watkins from 8 PM to 9 PM.
Location: Bicycle Sport Myers Park (2916 Selwyn Ave)
Time: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact:
www.bicyclesport.com or 704.335.0323
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