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			1 Community Advocacy Meet-up - BIKE MONTH 2024 Community Advocacy Meet-up - BIKE MONTH 2024 May 1, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Raleigh Founded - North Street, 509 W North St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA Bike Month 2024! Community Advocacy Meet-up: Meet up with Oaks and Spokes and like advocates to strategize on how to make Raleigh a better place to bike. THIS IS A DROP-IN MEETING. We will be set up at Raleigh Founded at 5:00 PM. Swing in when you can. All are welcome! We will be discussing talking points for public comment at the May City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14th. Our primary focus with public comment is to encourage Raleigh's City Council to remove the language that prohibits funding for standalone bicycle and pedestrian facilities on North Carolina-maintained roadways. We will also be sharing talking points to encourage the City Council to mandate enforcement when cars are parked in bike lanes. Finally, we will review the map exercise from our last advocacy meet-up in the winter. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride May 1, 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 • •	2 Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! May 2, 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 •	3 City of Raleigh's First Friday Bike Bonanza - Bike Month 2024 City of Raleigh's First Friday Bike Bonanza - Bike Month 2024 May 3, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Bike Month 2024! City of Raleigh's First Friday Bike Bonanza: "Visit Pullen Park on Friday, May 3 as we kick off Bike Month! Music, bicycle advocates, safety checks, a bike decoration station, AAA of the Carolinas and a photo booth will all be part of this free family-friendly social event. Vendors include: AAA of the Carolinas – Giving away free bike helmets Oaks and Spokes – Bike decoration station and free bike servicing City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation – Learn about opportunities to get outdoors in Raleigh this spring and summer City of Raleigh Bicycle and Pedestrian – Learn about new bike-focused projects in Raleigh And more!" For more info, vist https://raleighnc.gov/bike-month ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar •	4 Marbles Kid Museum's Bike Rodeo - Bike Month 2024 Marbles Kid Museum's Bike Rodeo - Bike Month 2024 May 4, 2024 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA Bike Month 2024! Marbles Kids Museum's Annual Bike Rodeo w/ Pop-up Traffic Garden by Oaks and Spokes: Join us for one of our longest partnered events, the Marbles Bike Rodeo. The day's activities are below: Pedal Parade: Parade with your helmet, bike, and bling around Moore Square. Bike Blast Obstacle Course: Ride, wheel or run your way through the course. Traffic Garden: Stop, Go, Yield… Practice safety while taking a ride on a pretend city street. STEAM Play: Explore, build and experiment with gears and wheels. Bike Bling: Show off your style and bling out your bike and helmet. Healthy, Active Fun: Try a healthy snack and learn how to fuel your body for maximum play. VOLUNTEER: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAAA722A4FACF8-48792541-marbles#/ More info: https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/bike-rodeo RIDE VIBE: FUN and EDUCATIONAL for KIDS and FAMILIES ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar Historic Bike Ride with RHDC & BPAC - Bike Month 2024 Historic Bike Ride with RHDC & BPAC - Bike Month 2024 May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA Bike Month 2024! Historic Bike Ride with RHDC & BPAC: May is Preservation Month and Bike Month! Hop on your bike for a ride into history. The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC), in partnership with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), will be hosting a bike ride that will begin and end at Crank Arm Brewing. The 6-mile route includes stops at five Raleigh Historic Landmarks including: - Dr. M. T. Pope House - Lemuel and Julia Delany House - St. Agnes Hospital - Mary Elizabeth Hospital - Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Building RHDC volunteers at each site will share a brief history of the property. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets. Limited bike rentals will be available through the Bike Library at Crank Arm. A few free Cardinal Share e-bikes will also be available. While the ride route prioritizes bike-friendly streets, there are several hills along the way. Water and restrooms are not provided along the route. QR codes to a digital route map and group bike leads & sweeps will help ensure everyone bikes safely along the route. Register to attend. See the mobile history tour with information about each stop on raleighhistoric.org. More info: https://raleighnc.gov/planning/events/historic-preservation-and-rhdc-event-series RIDE VIBE: MELLOW and SOCIAL Add to Calendar • •
5 National Ride A Bike Day - Bike Month 2024 National Ride A Bike Day - Bike Month 2024 May 5, 2024 12:00 AM - May 6, 2024 12:00 AM Anywhere You Want! Bike Month 2024! National Ride A Bike Day: RIDE A BIKE TODAY! We have no specific event for this day, but we want to encourage everyone to go out and ride a bike. To sweeten the deal, take a photo or video of your bike ride and tag us (@oaksandspokes). When you tag us, we will re-share and enter you in to a special raffle drawing for some lovely swag! Riding today will also count towards a Bike It star. Just show us proof you rode this day at your next attended evert, and we will give you two stars! www.instagram.com/OaksAndSpokes www.facebook.com/OaksAndSpokes www.twitter.com/OaksAndSpokes RIDE VIBE: Choose your own adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar National Ride A Bike Day - Bike Month 2024 National Ride A Bike Day - Bike Month 2024 May 5, 2024 12:00 AM - May 6, 2024 12:00 AM Anywhere You Want! Bike Month 2024! National Ride A Bike Day: RIDE A BIKE TODAY! We have no specific event for this day, but we want to encourage everyone to go out and ride a bike. To sweeten the deal, take a photo or video of your bike ride and tag us (@oaksandspokes). When you tag us, we will re-share and enter you in to a special raffle drawing for some lovely swag! Riding today will also count towards a Bike It star. Just show us proof you rode this day at your next attended evert, and we will give you two stars! www.instagram.com/OaksAndSpokes www.facebook.com/OaksAndSpokes www.twitter.com/OaksAndSpokes RIDE VIBE: Choose your own adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • •	6	7 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling May 7, 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 Raleigh Brewing Gravel Ride - Bike Month 2024 Raleigh Brewing Gravel Ride - Bike Month 2024 May 7, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! Raleigh Brewing Gravel Ride: Raleigh Brewing hosts a weekly Tuesday night road ride. However, the brewery is in a great location for riding both road and gravel in Umstead State Park. We will be leading a gravel ride from Raleigh Brewing every first Tuesday of the month until it gets too dark in the evenings to ride. This will be a medium to advanced level ride. Helmets are required. You do not have to RSVP. Just show up and bring a friend. RIDE VIBE: STRENUOUS and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • •	8 National Bike & Roll to School Day - Bike Month 2024 National Bike & Roll to School Day - Bike Month 2024 May 8, 2024 12:00 AM - May 9, 2024 12:00 AM All across Raleigh! Bike Month 2024! National 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. Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children and teens to be more active, these events can be powerful tools to inspire lasting change. Of course, they are also fun! 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 and Bike 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! Add to Calendar National Bike & Roll to School Day - Bike Month 2024 National Bike & Roll to School Day - Bike Month 2024 May 8, 2024 12:00 AM - May 9, 2024 12:00 AM All across Raleigh! Bike Month 2024! National 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. Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children and teens to be more active, these events can be powerful tools to inspire lasting change. Of course, they are also fun! 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 and Bike 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! Add to Calendar Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride May 8, 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 • • •	9 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy Committee Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy Committee May 9, 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 May 9, 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! May 9, 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 • • •	10 Raleigh Critical Mass - Bike Month 2024 Raleigh Critical Mass - Bike Month 2024 May 10, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Memorial Belltower, 2011 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA Bike Month 2024! CRITICAL MASS RALEIGH: Critical Mass is the biggest ride in town. Once a month, riders in cities around the world fill the streets with bikes instead of cars. Critical Mass is a movement, a statement, and a peaceful protest all rolled into one - pushing back against the idea that you need a car to get around in a city. It started in San Francisco back in the early '90s, taking over streets usually jammed with cars to show that bikes are just as viable as cars for urban transit. By riding en masse once a month, we make a claim for our right to the road, flipping the script on urban transit and challenging the car-is-king mindset. MORE INFO: @raleighcriticalmass on Instagram. Ride Vibe: MELLOW and SOCIAL - TAKE BACK THE STREETS! ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar •	11 Community Kickstand: Bicycle Repair Day - Bike Month 2024 Community Kickstand: Bicycle Repair Day - Bike Month 2024 May 11, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Oak City Cares, 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA Bike Month 2024! 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. More Info: https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/ Add to Calendar •
12 "MOMentum" Mother's Day Ride - Bike Month 2024 "MOMentum" Mother's Day Ride - Bike Month 2024 May 12, 2024 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Platform Raleigh Apartments, 600 W Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA Bike Month 2024! 'MOMentum' Mother's Day Ride: This one is for all of our moms out there! Mother’s Day is a huge event, and since it takes place in May, we wanted to make sure that we could host a ride for our mothers. Moms, leave the partner and/or kids at home and come for a short morning coffee ride with your friends at Oaks and Spokes! We will be meeting at the Platform Apartments off Cabarrus Rd. From there, we will ride to Dorothea Dix Park and loop back down the hill to Boulted Bread for some coffee and treats. We may even have a special gift for you on your day! The whole family is welcome, too. *You do not need to RSVP in advance. Just show up at 8:30am. Ride Vibe: MELLOW and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar •	13 Trophy Trail Club - Bike Month 2024 Trophy Trail Club - Bike Month 2024 May 13, 2024 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! Trophy Trail Club: Our monthly social mountain bike ride takes place every first Monday of the month during the spring, summer, and early fall. We depart from Trophy of Maywood at 6 pm and ride the greenway to Centennial Campus’ mountain bike trails at Lake Raleigh Woods. All ages and abilities are welcome to join! This is a social trail ride with several stops and regroup points. We strongly encourage all attendees to have a mountain bike and some experience riding single-track mountain bike trails. Helmets are required! We roll at 6:00 PM! You do not have to RSVP. Just show up and bring a friend! RIDE VIBE: FUN, SOCIAL, and CHALLENGING ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar •	14 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling May 14, 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 Advocacy Ride to City Council - Bike Month 2024 Advocacy Ride to City Council - Bike Month 2024 May 14, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA Bike Month 2024! Advocacy Ride to City Council: Attend our Advocacy Meetup on May 1st at Raleigh Founded from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (drop in anytime) to discuss talking points for this City Council meeting's public comment section. Speak in person. If you wish to speak in person during Public Comments, you must sign up in advance using the online forms links. You may also call the Clerk’s office at 919-996-3040 to sign up. You are required to sign up by 3 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting. If you intend to utilize a presentation to accompany your remarks, you must submit presentation materials by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting. Your presentation file should be emailed to councilpresentation@raleighnc.gov. - If a speaker wishes to present information in electronic format, the sign-up procedures remain the same; however, the electronic information must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the Council meeting. Ride Vibe: MELLOW and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • •	15 Ride of Silence Raleigh - Bike Month 2024 Ride of Silence Raleigh - Bike Month 2024 May 15, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Capitol Building, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA Bike Month 2024! Ride of Silence Raleigh: On Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as never before. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. We will be partnering with NC Families for Safer Streets to have a shoe memorial on the Capitol grounds for quiet reflection before and after our 4.3-mile ride. The significance of 4.3 miles is to honor the 43 cyclists who were killed on North Carolina roads in 2023. We will have markers and poster board available if you want to share your story and/or use this event as an opportunity to demand safer roadways for vulnerable road users. If you are a survivor and would like to say some words after the ride, please reach out to Jared@oaksandspokes.com. More info on Ride of Silence the organization: https://rideofsilence.org/main.php Add to Calendar Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride May 15, 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 • •	16 Raleigh's Bike To Work Day - Bike Month 2024 Raleigh's Bike To Work Day - Bike Month 2024 May 16, 2024 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Varies Bike Month 2024! Oaks and Spokes location: TBD Bike To Work Pit Stops across Raleigh: Bike to Work Day 2024 Stops Ride Vibe: Choose your own adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! May 16, 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 Takeover - Bike Month 2024 Third Thursday Cruiser Ride Takeover - Bike Month 2024 May 16, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Bike Month 2024! Third Thursday Cruiser Ride Takeover at Oak City Cycling: Every third Thursday of the month, Oak City Cycling hosts what's known as 'the slowest ride in town.' The Third Thursday Cruiser ride has been a social ride staple of Downtown Raleigh for years. For this year's Bike Month, Oaks and Spokes is taking it over. We'll lead the group on a special route, highlighting some of the crucial connectivity corridors the city aims to improve with the upcoming Active Transportation Plan update. We might even have some of our city's transportation staff present to highlight their work and field questions along the ride. You do not need to RSVP to attend. Just show up and bring a friend!! Ride Vibe: MELLOW and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • • •	17 National Bike To Work Day - Bike Month 2024 National Bike To Work Day - Bike Month 2024 May 17, 2024 12:00 AM - May 18, 2024 12:00 AM Bike Month 2024! National Bike To Work Day: COMMUTE BY BIKE TODAY! We have no specific event for this day, but we want to encourage everyone to go out and commute by bike. You don't have to commute to work. You don't have to commute during traditional commuting hours, either. You just need to commute wherever you need to go by bike. To sweeten the deal, take a photo or video of your bike ride and tag us (@oaksandspokes). When you tag us, we will re-share and enter you into a special raffle drawing for some lovely swag! Riding today will also count towards a Bike It star. Just show us proof you rode on this day at your next attended event, and we will give you two stars! www.instagram.com/OaksAndSpokes www.facebook.com/OaksAndSpokes www.twitter.com/OaksAndSpokes RIDE VIBE: Choose your own adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar National Bike To Work Day - Bike Month 2024 National Bike To Work Day - Bike Month 2024 May 17, 2024 12:00 AM - May 18, 2024 12:00 AM Bike Month 2024! National Bike To Work Day: COMMUTE BY BIKE TODAY! We have no specific event for this day, but we want to encourage everyone to go out and commute by bike. You don't have to commute to work. You don't have to commute during traditional commuting hours, either. You just need to commute wherever you need to go by bike. To sweeten the deal, take a photo or video of your bike ride and tag us (@oaksandspokes). When you tag us, we will re-share and enter you into a special raffle drawing for some lovely swag! Riding today will also count towards a Bike It star. Just show us proof you rode on this day at your next attended event, and we will give you two stars! www.instagram.com/OaksAndSpokes www.facebook.com/OaksAndSpokes www.twitter.com/OaksAndSpokes RIDE VIBE: Choose your own adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • •	18 Bike and Run w/ The Bike Library - Bike Month 2024 Bike and Run w/ The Bike Library - Bike Month 2024 May 18, 2024 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Lake Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! Bike and Run with the Bike Library: Join us and our friends with The Bike Library for a ride/run event early this Saturday morning. Meet at The Bike Library's new shipping container at Lake Raleigh. We will ride to the Reedy Creek trailhead at Umstead State Park when the run will take place. Roundtrip by bike: 14.6 miles Run distance: 4 miles More info about The Bike Library: https://thebikelibrary.com/ Ride Vibe: STRENUOUS and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar No Kit Club Ride - Bike Month 2024 No Kit Club Ride - Bike Month 2024 May 18, 2024 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM Yellow Dog Bread Company, 219 E Franklin St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! No Kit Club: Cycling has historically been a male-dominated sport. No Kit Club is here to change the status quo. Our mission is to empower womxn riders by building confidence in their cycling knowledge, and comfortability riding on the road and greenways. No Kit Club is focused on introducing cycling to womxn riders, no matter their skill level. More info: https://www.instagram.com/no.kit.club/ RIDE VIBE: MELLOW and SOCIAL Add to Calendar • •
19 GRIT Gravel Criterium w/ Oak City Cycling - Bike Month 2024 GRIT Gravel Criterium w/ Oak City Cycling - Bike Month 2024 May 19, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC 27511, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! GRIT Gravel Criterium Race with Oak City Cycling: Ever wish the vibes at a road race were better, but maybe your remount is too miserable to have fun at a cyclocross race? Want to experience the spirit of gravel without committing your entire weekend and a small fortune in registration fees for custom socks and a burrito? Oak City Cycling Race Team is here for you. OCCRT presents GRIT - a gravel criterium, 30 to 45 minutes of racing on the Wake Med Cross Country course just outside downtown Cary. The course is a blast. It is a 1.6 mile loop of surprisingly punchy, twisty, gravel road around the Soccer Park. This won't be your average crit. The technicality of the terrain and limited line choice in several spots will make for what we expect to be a selective finish. More info and registration: https://www.bikereg.com/grit-2024 www.oakcitycycling.com RIDE VIBE: STRENUOUS and COMPETITIVE Add to Calendar •	20 Cary Bike Advocacy Coalition Safety Ride - Bike Month 2024 Cary Bike Advocacy Coalition Safety Ride - Bike Month 2024 May 20, 2024 12:00 AM - May 21, 2024 12:00 AM TBD, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! More info coming soon! RIDE VIBE: MELLOW and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar Cary Bike Advocacy Coalition Safety Ride - Bike Month 2024 Cary Bike Advocacy Coalition Safety Ride - Bike Month 2024 May 20, 2024 12:00 AM - May 21, 2024 12:00 AM TBD, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! More info coming soon! RIDE VIBE: MELLOW and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar Monthly BPAC Meeting Monthly BPAC Meeting May 20, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM https://cormp.webex.com/cormp/onstage/g.php?MTID=eed8787a74cb5b9dc777df778544ce849, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Agenda: https://www.raleighnc.gov/government/content/BoardsCommissions/Articles/BicyclePedestrianAdvisoryCommission.html Add to Calendar • • •	21 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling May 21, 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 The E-Bike Experience for Beginners - Presented by Bike Shop Girl and Wake County Public Libraries The E-Bike Experience for Beginners - Presented by Bike Shop Girl and Wake County Public Libraries May 21, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM WEBINAR Bike Month 2024! Register here: https://wakegov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LXyohq1MTv-Wq1v97Sm85Q#/registration An hour all about e-bikes! Join Arleigh Greenwald of Bike Shop Girl.com to learn what is an e-bike, how to choose, and the benefits of adding an ebike to your life. For best viewing experience, please download the latest version of Zoom to your device or computer before the program from: zoom.us/download. Program is one-time only, live. It will not be recorded. Programs are designed for an adult audience. By registering you agree to Wake County Public Libraries behavior policy. Add to Calendar Bike-In Movie at the Rialto Theater - Bike Month 2024 Bike-In Movie at the Rialto Theater - Bike Month 2024 May 21, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM The Rialto, 1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! Every Bike Month we host a bike-in movie. We are excited to announce that for 2024, we are partnering with the Rialto Theater! Movie: TBD Bike parking: We will have event racks set up INSIDE the theater in the orchestra pit area. That's right, we are allow to park our bike inside the theater! Free small popcorn for all ACTIVE Oaks and Spokes members! RIDE VIBE: Choose your adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • • •	22 Downtown Raleigh Green Market and Bike Brigade - Bike Month 2024 Downtown Raleigh Green Market and Bike Brigade - Bike Month 2024 May 22, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024! Downtown Raleigh's Green Market and Bike Brigade: Downtown Raleigh Alliance is thrilled to present our first Green Market and Bike Brigade, featuring some of our most sustainable DTR businesses in celebration of Bike Month. Did you know that multiple Downtown Raleigh retailers have cargo bikes that they use for mobile retail? Swing by on the 22nd for a complimentary treat with a coupon from DRA for a free popsicle from Raleigh Popsicle or an iced cold brew from Left Hook - both of which use their cargo bikes for mobile retail. We think that’s - wheely cool! In addition to a sustainable market with dozens of vendors, participants can attend a rotating group of “Pedal Primer” courses for those new to cycling or stop by one of the many adjacent downtown shops featured as part of our emerging sustainable fashion district in Downtown. Grab your bike and get ready to roll over for a family friendly, fun-filled evening. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride May 22, 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 Light Up The Night Ride - Raleigh - Bike Month 2024 Light Up The Night Ride - Raleigh - Bike Month 2024 May 22, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA Bike Month 2024! Light Up The Night - Raleigh: Light Up The Night is the brightest ride in town! Grab all the lights you own, your brightest apparel, and join us for a ride as the sun goes down. Together, we will LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! Light Up The Night will take place as part of Crank Arm's weekly Wednesday night ride. We'll be leaving a little later than usual to ensure we have the maximum effect with our lights. You don't need to RSVP for this ride. Just show up and bring a friend! RIDE VIBE: MELLOW and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • • •	23 Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! May 23, 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 Light Up The Night Ride - Cary - Bike Month 2024 Light Up The Night Ride - Cary - Bike Month 2024 May 23, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Bike Month 2024! More info coming soon. RIDE VIBE: MELLOW and SOCIAL ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • •	24	25 Learn To Ride - Bike Month 2024 Learn To Ride - Bike Month 2024 May 25, 2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Worthdale Park, 1001 Cooper Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA Bike Month 2024! It’s never too early (or too late!) learn to ride a two-wheeler! Kids of all ages and grown-ups, too, can Learn to Ride a bike using the tried-and-true “balance bike” method. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a skill that will last a lifetime! Join the fun, and this FREE opportunity to Learn to Ride! Register: https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=257244874 RIDE VIBE: Choose your adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar MTB Campout w/ Oak City Cycling - Bike Month 2024 MTB Campout w/ Oak City Cycling - Bike Month 2024 May 25, 2024 5:00 PM - May 26, 2024 1:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Bike Month 2024! Oak City Cycling is going to San Lee! And they’re going to campout! And then ride mountain bikes! It’s exciting! We’re excited! So come hang! Driving out to San Lee after Oak City closes on Saturday at 5pm. If you want to caravan, meet at the shop around 4:45 and be prepared to drive out at 5pm. If you want to just meet us at San Lee that’s fine too! We’ve reserved some campsites where we can hang out that evening and sing around the campfire. If you get there before sundown you might be able to squeeze a jump line ride in! Next morning, we’re riding bikes! Mountain bike and helmet required to attend. Mountain bike experience recommended. $5 to reserve a spot, if you reserve a spot and can’t come let us know! Someone else might want to at REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oak-city-cyclings-mtb-sleepover-campout-party-jam-at-san-lee-tickets-887794225427?aff=oddtdtcreator Ride Vibe: MELLOW at time, STRENUOUS at times, FUN, and CHALLENGING. Add to Calendar • •
26 MTB Campout w/ Oak City Cycling - Bike Month 2024 MTB Campout w/ Oak City Cycling - Bike Month 2024 May 25, 2024 5:00 PM - May 26, 2024 1:00 PM Oak City Cycling, 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Bike Month 2024! Oak City Cycling is going to San Lee! And they’re going to campout! And then ride mountain bikes! It’s exciting! We’re excited! So come hang! Driving out to San Lee after Oak City closes on Saturday at 5pm. If you want to caravan, meet at the shop around 4:45 and be prepared to drive out at 5pm. If you want to just meet us at San Lee that’s fine too! We’ve reserved some campsites where we can hang out that evening and sing around the campfire. If you get there before sundown you might be able to squeeze a jump line ride in! Next morning, we’re riding bikes! Mountain bike and helmet required to attend. Mountain bike experience recommended. $5 to reserve a spot, if you reserve a spot and can’t come let us know! Someone else might want to at REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oak-city-cyclings-mtb-sleepover-campout-party-jam-at-san-lee-tickets-887794225427?aff=oddtdtcreator Ride Vibe: MELLOW at time, STRENUOUS at times, FUN, and CHALLENGING. Add to Calendar Cary Bike Fest - Bike Month 2024 Cary Bike Fest - Bike Month 2024 May 26, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511, USA Bike Month 2024! We've been working with members who live in Cary to form what we are calling the 'Cary Bike Advocacy Coalition." They are kicking off things with a handful of events for this Bike Month, one of which is the Cary Bike Fest at the new downtown Cary Park. More info coming soon. RIDE VIBE: MELLOW and FUN. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar Raleigh Bike Polo Alleycat - Bike Month 2024 Raleigh Bike Polo Alleycat - Bike Month 2024 May 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tarboro Road Community Center, 121 N Tarboro St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA Bike Month 2024! Raleigh Bike Polo will host this year’s Bike Month alleycat. Come out to the Tarboro Road Community Center tennis courts for a fun, challenging, and possibly silly scavenger hunt on bikes. Show up early and play a couple of rounds of bike polo too! You can participate in the alleycat competitively or just for fun! There’s no need to sign up in advance; just arrive on time and bring a friend or two! We will also be grilling some hot dogs, other meats, and plant-based substitues. That way, you can participate in the alleycat with that dog in ya. More info on registration/sign-up coming soon! RIDE VIBE: Either MELLOW and SOCIAL or STRENUOUS and COMPETITIVE (Choose your own adventure). ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • • •	27	28 The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling The Most Medium Tuesday Social Ride w/ Oak City Cycling May 28, 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 May 28, 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 • •	29 Downtown Mobility Study Open House - Bike Month 2024 Downtown Mobility Study Open House - Bike Month 2024 May 29, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Raleigh Union Station, 510 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601, Oaks & Spokes Public Events Bike Month 2024 The Downtown Mobility Study is a City-led initiative to streamline multimodal planning and policy recommendations for the downtown area. The study will be community-driven and will consider the competing needs of stakeholders, advocates, and business owners downtown. The Downtown Mobility Study will serve as an update to the 2019 Downtown Transportation Plan. More info: https://raleighnc.gov/projects/downtown-mobility-study Add to Calendar Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride Crank Arm Wednesday Night Ride May 29, 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 Pee-Wee's Big Adventure at the Cary Theater - Bike Month 2024 Pee-Wee's Big Adventure at the Cary Theater - Bike Month 2024 May 29, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511, USA Bike film screening in partnership with The Cary Theater. PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE! When Pee-wee Herman’s idyllic world is destroyed by the theft of his fire-engine red bicycle, the pre-pubescent adult sets out on a manic cross-country odyssey to recover his most valued possession. Director Tim Burton makes his feature-film debut with this comic masterpiece. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/40372196/peewees-big-adventure-cary-the-cary?partner_id=100&_ga=2.164158399.1855214676.1714075105-1846497983.1714075105 RIDE VIBE: Choose your adventure. ⭐ This is a 'Bike-It' eligible event! Add to Calendar • • •	30 Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! Raleigh Bike Polo pickup! May 30, 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 •	31

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!