This year we’re taking a solo spin on our mural tour. We’re built three routes, so there is something for everyone. We also made this handy map with all the mural locations in case you’d like to build your own mural ride. We built the routes with Strava (it’s free!) so you can take advantage of the “Use Route” button to see and follow the route. Please make sure to use your intuition as you go searching for murals and following the routes. Technology is great, but it’s not perfect.
The start location for all routes will be at our very own mural on the side of Crank Arm Brewing: 319 West Davie Street. Do not park in the gravel lot, but please do consider picking up some brew to go once you’ve finished the tour!
When you arrive at a mural, take a picture and post it with the hashtag #raleighmuralride2020. Tag Oaks & Spokes so we can give you maximum virtual high fives!
Participant notice: Those engaging in the mural tour understand they will be riding on a mix of public roads and greenways. Participants understand their engagement in the activity is totally voluntary and accept the risks and responsibilities associated with the activity. Participants are responsible for their own safety and safety of others.
Short: This route takes you around Raleigh’s downtown core where the majority of the city’s murals are clustered. This is a great option for those new to riding in a city and for those who want a chill ride and a density of mural destinations.
| Stop 1: No Damsel – 327 W Martin St | Stop 5: Raleigh Bike Mural – 713 N West St | Stop 9: Kiwi Calhoun Mural (and more!) – Between Fox Liquor Bar and Beasley’s |
| Stop 2: Lady Soccer Legends – 111 S West St | Stop 6: Carolina Hurricanes Mural – 301 N Harrington St | Stop 10: John Prine – 105 E Martin St |
| Stop 3: Morgan Street Jazz Monsters (and more!) – 827 W Morgan St | Stop 7: Dare to Dissent – 217 S Salisbury St | Stop 11: Honest Abe – 126 E Cabarrus St |
| Stop 4: Sprinkles the Bobcat – 407 Glenwood Ave | Stop 8: Love is Love – 237 S Wilmington St | Stop 12: Abstracted Motion – 410 S Salisbury St |
Intermediate: This route encompasses the inner beltline area of Raleigh. Enjoy more miles, more hills, and different murals.
| Stop 1: No Damsel – 327 W Martin St | Stop 5: Raleigh Bike Mural – 713 N West St | Stop 9: City Market Agriculture – 225 E Davie St |
| Stop 2: Lady Soccer Legends – 111 S West St | Stop 6: Carolina Hurricanes Mural – 301 N Harrington St | Stop 10: Welcome to Raleigh Y’all – 514 New Bern Ave |
| Stop 3: Free Expression Tunnel – Goes under Yarbrough Dr: 35.78532, -78.67177 | Stop 7: Shaw University 150th Anniversary – Under Blount St pedestrian bridge: 35.77124, -78.63697 | Stop 11: Dare to Dissent – 217 S Salisbury St |
| Stop 4: Sprinkles the Bobcat – 407 Glenwood Ave | Stop 8: Anchorlight Mural – 1401 S Bloodworth St | Stop 12: Abstracted Motion – 410 S Salisbury St |
Long: This route is the most challenging. It’s designed to give those comfortable with riding longer distances the option to ride out to the neighboring town of Cary.
| Stop 1: No Damsel – 327 W Martin St | Stop 5: All Aboard! – 122 W Chatham St | Stop 9: Dare to Dissent – 217 S Salisbury St |
| Stop 2: Lady Soccer Legends – 111 S West St | Stop 6: Summer’s Where You’ll Find Me – 2110 Blue Ridge Rd | Stop 10: Love is Love – 237 S Wilmington St |
| Stop 3: Free Expression Tunnel – Goes under Yarbrough Dr: 35.78532, -78.67177 | Stop 7: Raleigh Bike Mural – 713 N West St | Stop 11: Kiwi Calhoun Mural (and more!) – Between Fox Liquor Bar and Beasley’s |
| Stop 4: Cary, Then and Now – 220 W Chatham St | Stop 8: Carolina Hurricanes Mural – 301 N Harrington St | Stop 12: Abstracted Motion – 410 S Salisbury St |