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	April 2024
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	1	2 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling April 2, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Have you been to Oak City's monthly Cruiser ride a.k.a the slowest ride in town? Well this one's a little faster. Coming in at 2 out of 5 spicy chili peppers, join us for an intermediate level social ride around town. Ride will vary between 10-20 miles, no drop. Roll up to the shop around 5pm for a 5:30 sharp roll out. Bring lights Every Tuesday 🙂 Add to Calendar •	3 Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride April 3, 2024 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA This is a weekly recurring no drop social ride that meets at Crank Arm Brewing. This is a chill ride with an average speed of 10MPH, a distance of 10 miles and 500 ft of elevation. It's suitable for all skill levels and bike types. Ride meets at 6:30PM and leaves at 7PM. The ride is accompanied by sweeper and support to ensure the safety of participants. Ride happens regardless of temperature, but is cancelled if it rains or snows during the ride. Go to the Facebook group to see the route for that day and any updates regarding cancellation due to inclimate weather. Add to Calendar •	4 Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! April 4, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 121 N Tarboro St, Raleigh, NC 27610 (on the tennis courts) Want to join the best, and possibly strangest sport played on two wheels? Come join Raleigh Bike Polo! Loaner bikes and polo mallets are always available, and there is no experience required. We play every Thursday at about 6pm - 8pm (or when folks get tired) and Sundays at about 2pm - 5pm. Rain will always cancel! But for updates, please join our facebook group- Raleigh Bike Polo. We post updates about pickup games and other things the club has going on. It's also a great place to ask questions, or let us know you're coming out. Don't know what bike polo is? Check out this wiki page for some history. Add to Calendar •	5	6
7	8	9 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling April 9, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Have you been to Oak City's monthly Cruiser ride a.k.a the slowest ride in town? Well this one's a little faster. Coming in at 2 out of 5 spicy chili peppers, join us for an intermediate level social ride around town. Ride will vary between 10-20 miles, no drop. Roll up to the shop around 5pm for a 5:30 sharp roll out. Bring lights Every Tuesday 🙂 Add to Calendar •	10 Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride April 10, 2024 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA This is a weekly recurring no drop social ride that meets at Crank Arm Brewing. This is a chill ride with an average speed of 10MPH, a distance of 10 miles and 500 ft of elevation. It's suitable for all skill levels and bike types. Ride meets at 6:30PM and leaves at 7PM. The ride is accompanied by sweeper and support to ensure the safety of participants. Ride happens regardless of temperature, but is cancelled if it rains or snows during the ride. Go to the Facebook group to see the route for that day and any updates regarding cancellation due to inclimate weather. Add to Calendar Oaks and Spokes Monthly Board Meeting Oaks and Spokes Monthly Board Meeting April 10, 2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Maywood Hall and Garden, 622 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA This is the standing time for our monthly board meeting for Oaks and Spokes. Agenda and supporting materials will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you would like to attend, please send an email to director@oaksandspokes.com. Add to Calendar • •	11 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy Committee Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy Committee April 11, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 The Policy Committee focuses on pedestrian-related issues such as sidewalk construction and maintenance, crosswalk enforcement, and pedestrian safety. Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 Members: Joe Caruso (Chair) Elizabeth Alley, Kari Barsness, If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara.Godwin@raleighnc.gov. Add to Calendar Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Community Outreach Committee Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Community Outreach Committee April 11, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Raleigh Municipal Building, 228 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA Room 420 Community Outreach Committee The Community Outreach Committee promotes and encourages public participation in bicycle- and pedestrian-related projects and initiatives. Meeting Schedule: The second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 420 Members: Nick Neptune (Chair), Shakema McClean, Brian Thomas, Michael Thor If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Mary.Persson@raleighnc.gov. Add to Calendar Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! April 11, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 121 N Tarboro St, Raleigh, NC 27610 (on the tennis courts) Want to join the best, and possibly strangest sport played on two wheels? Come join Raleigh Bike Polo! Loaner bikes and polo mallets are always available, and there is no experience required. We play every Thursday at about 6pm - 8pm (or when folks get tired) and Sundays at about 2pm - 5pm. Rain will always cancel! But for updates, please join our facebook group- Raleigh Bike Polo. We post updates about pickup games and other things the club has going on. It's also a great place to ask questions, or let us know you're coming out. Don't know what bike polo is? Check out this wiki page for some history. Add to Calendar • • •	12	13 Community Kickstand: Bicycle Repair Day Community Kickstand: Bicycle Repair Day April 13, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Oak City Cares, 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/ The Raleigh Community Kickstand is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. We are currently partnering with homeless resource centers in the Raleigh area to repair bicycles and teach maintenance skills. We work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills to address a need in our community for safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation. Our motto is simple: fix, teach, give. Add to Calendar •
14	15	16 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling April 16, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Have you been to Oak City's monthly Cruiser ride a.k.a the slowest ride in town? Well this one's a little faster. Coming in at 2 out of 5 spicy chili peppers, join us for an intermediate level social ride around town. Ride will vary between 10-20 miles, no drop. Roll up to the shop around 5pm for a 5:30 sharp roll out. Bring lights Every Tuesday 🙂 Add to Calendar Oaks and Spokes Winter Series - The ABCs of Basic Bike Maintenance. Oaks and Spokes Winter Series - The ABCs of Basic Bike Maintenance. April 16, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events For 2024, we are partnering with our friends at Raleigh Brewing Company to host a winter bike workshop series every third Tuesday in February, March, and April. -Tuesday, April 16th, 2024: ABCs of Bike Maintenance with Oaks and Spokes, https://www.oaksandspokes.com Each workshop will start at 7 pm and wrap up no later than 9 pm. Add to Calendar • •	17 Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride April 17, 2024 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA This is a weekly recurring no drop social ride that meets at Crank Arm Brewing. This is a chill ride with an average speed of 10MPH, a distance of 10 miles and 500 ft of elevation. It's suitable for all skill levels and bike types. Ride meets at 6:30PM and leaves at 7PM. The ride is accompanied by sweeper and support to ensure the safety of participants. Ride happens regardless of temperature, but is cancelled if it rains or snows during the ride. Go to the Facebook group to see the route for that day and any updates regarding cancellation due to inclimate weather. Add to Calendar •	18 Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! April 18, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 121 N Tarboro St, Raleigh, NC 27610 (on the tennis courts) Want to join the best, and possibly strangest sport played on two wheels? Come join Raleigh Bike Polo! Loaner bikes and polo mallets are always available, and there is no experience required. We play every Thursday at about 6pm - 8pm (or when folks get tired) and Sundays at about 2pm - 5pm. Rain will always cancel! But for updates, please join our facebook group- Raleigh Bike Polo. We post updates about pickup games and other things the club has going on. It's also a great place to ask questions, or let us know you're coming out. Don't know what bike polo is? Check out this wiki page for some history. Add to Calendar Third Thursday Cruiser Ride w/ Oak City Cycling Third Thursday Cruiser Ride w/ Oak City Cycling April 18, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Oak City Cycling's monthly short, fun, and social ride around Downtown Raleigh. They decide the route at the last minute. All riders of all communities are welcome to come get weird with us. This is family friendly event. Bring lights. As always, helmet strongly recommended. Ride whatever bike you want, because this is the SLOWEST RIDE IN TOWN! Add to Calendar • •	19	20
21	22	23 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling April 23, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Have you been to Oak City's monthly Cruiser ride a.k.a the slowest ride in town? Well this one's a little faster. Coming in at 2 out of 5 spicy chili peppers, join us for an intermediate level social ride around town. Ride will vary between 10-20 miles, no drop. Roll up to the shop around 5pm for a 5:30 sharp roll out. Bring lights Every Tuesday 🙂 Add to Calendar Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Planning Committee Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Planning Committee April 23, 2024 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Planning Committee The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety. Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern Add to Calendar • •	24 Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride April 24, 2024 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA This is a weekly recurring no drop social ride that meets at Crank Arm Brewing. This is a chill ride with an average speed of 10MPH, a distance of 10 miles and 500 ft of elevation. It's suitable for all skill levels and bike types. Ride meets at 6:30PM and leaves at 7PM. The ride is accompanied by sweeper and support to ensure the safety of participants. Ride happens regardless of temperature, but is cancelled if it rains or snows during the ride. Go to the Facebook group to see the route for that day and any updates regarding cancellation due to inclimate weather. Add to Calendar •	25 Bikes and Brews sponsored by Downtown Raleigh Alliance Bikes and Brews sponsored by Downtown Raleigh Alliance April 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Smoky Hollow, 421 N Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA Join Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Oak City Cycling Project, GoRaleigh, and Oaks and Spokes for a morning of community and fun to kick off Bike Month in style. Complimentary bike check-ups (air in tires, oiled chain, etc.) are provided for all participants along with sweet treats and coffee from some of your favorite local DTR spots. More Downtown Raleigh Bike Month events 👇 https://downtownraleigh.org/getting-around/alternative-modes/bikes Add to Calendar Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! April 25, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 121 N Tarboro St, Raleigh, NC 27610 (on the tennis courts) Want to join the best, and possibly strangest sport played on two wheels? Come join Raleigh Bike Polo! Loaner bikes and polo mallets are always available, and there is no experience required. We play every Thursday at about 6pm - 8pm (or when folks get tired) and Sundays at about 2pm - 5pm. Rain will always cancel! But for updates, please join our facebook group- Raleigh Bike Polo. We post updates about pickup games and other things the club has going on. It's also a great place to ask questions, or let us know you're coming out. Don't know what bike polo is? Check out this wiki page for some history. Add to Calendar • •	26	27
28	29	30 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling April 30, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Have you been to Oak City's monthly Cruiser ride a.k.a the slowest ride in town? Well this one's a little faster. Coming in at 2 out of 5 spicy chili peppers, join us for an intermediate level social ride around town. Ride will vary between 10-20 miles, no drop. Roll up to the shop around 5pm for a 5:30 sharp roll out. Bring lights Every Tuesday 🙂 Add to Calendar •

From Bike Month to Cranksgiving

Annual Events

January

Member Party and Board Elections

Every winter Oaks and Spokes hosts a party to bring together our board and community members. We reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, conduct annual board elections, and hear updates from the City of Raleigh, Vision Zero, and other community partners. All members are welcome to attend, and if you’re not a member, you can become one here!

We had a blast this year at the January 20, 2023 party! The presentations from guest speakers, information on Board candidates, and a summary of elections results can be found on our website here.

For past photos, click here!

May

Bike Month

Every May Oaks and Spokes celebrates national bike month by hosting and partnering with local organizations and businesses to put on dozens of bike friendly events throughout the May. These events include a Downtown Raleigh mural ride, community advocacy meeting, bike-in movie, Bike, Walk, and Roll to School Day, Marbles Bike Rodeo, an alley cat, and our Light Up The Night ride. Bike month is fun, free, and open to everyone!

For past photos, click here!

May

Bike & Roll to School Day

National Bike & Roll to School Day invites participants to celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. Participation is free, and can happen anytime during the month of May. The events can include on campus activities for schools who don’t have safe routes available for students. The goal of these events are to get kids moving, and to ditch the carpool line.

Check to see if your school is registered by visiting the Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day’s website here. If your school isn’t on the list, send us an email to srts@oaksandspokes.com for help planning your own event!

For past photos, click here!

October

Crank for a Cause

“Crank for a Cause” serves as the anchor event of our Fall Bike Fest and represents Oaks and Spokes’ annual fundraiser and membership drive! We organize a fun 12-mile no-drop bike ride that starts at Crank Arm Brewing, stops at Trophy on Maywood, proceeds to Raleigh Brewing Company, and then returns to Crank Arm. Throughout the afternoon, several groups will depart at different times, each led by local advocates, Oaks and Spokes members, and community leaders. Every registered participant will receive limited edition Oaks and Spokes gear, created in collaboration with Munjo Munjo! Join us on October 8, 2023! You’ll undoubtedly have a blast, all while contributing to raising funds that support Oaks and Spokes’ mission of fostering a community of people on bikes and accelerating advocacy for bicycle infrastructure and sustainable transportation. Furthermore, all participants are automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win fantastic swag from our sponsors.

October

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day

Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event that engages communities from across the country (and around the world!) in walking and rolling to school on the same day. It originated in 1997 as a one-day initiative. Participation is free and can occur at any time during the month of October. These events may involve on-campus activities for schools that lack safe routes for students. The primary objective of these events is to encourage kids to be active and reduce dependence on carpooling.

In 2023, Walk and Roll to School Day is scheduled for October 4th. Confirm your school’s registration by visiting the Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day website here. If your school is not listed, reach out to us via email at srts@oaksandspokes.com for assistance in planning your own event!

November

Cranksgiving

Cranksgiving is an annual nationwide food drive on two wheels! It is part food drive, part bike ride, and part scavenger hunt. Raleigh bicyclists will set off from Crank Arm Brewing, pedal to local grocery stores, shop for food and toiletries, and return with their haul to Crank Arm. Subsequently, we donate all the collected items to charity! Participants are equipped with a map of nearby stopping points and a list of the most crucial items in demand.

Join us on November 19th, 2023!

For past photos, click here!