May is Bike Month, a nationwide celebration of biking. To coincide with Bike Month, WeeklyRides.com is working with the City of Charlotte to BIKE CHARLOTTE events. There will be fun events (many free) all through the month of May. The events are offered by a variety of organizations and businesses.
We will also include Bike Month events that are not part of BIKE CHARLOTTE.
Bike Month Events
We are listing just a few of the events taking place during Bike Month. You can find more here.
Bike Drop In — Free Small Bike Repairs
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hygge Coworking Belmont
933 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Free
Trips for Kids Charlotte and the Charlotte Re-Cyclery are excited to partner with Hygge Co-working to offer our monthly Bike Drop In event. These events are free, open to the public, and happen on the first Wednesday of every month, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on the porch of Hygge Belmont (933 Louise Ave Charlotte, NC).
Want to break up your work day and get your bike serviced at the same time? Explore the world of co-working at Hygge while our experienced mechanics check over your bike? Grab lunch over at Paper Plane Deli while your tires are filled with air, and brakes are adjusted? This Bike Drop In event is for you!
It’s free. No strings attached. Just community supporting community by working together to get more folks (safely) on bikes. RSVPs aren’t required, but are helpful!
Lake Norman Bike Expo at Davidson Town Day
Saturday, May 6, 2023
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Davidson Town Green
119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC
Free
Davidson’s annual Town Day will include a Bike Expo. Learn about area bike and electric bike shops and more. Bring your bike and join a guided 10-mile community ride at 10:30 a.m. or a 2-mile family bike ride at 11 a.m..
Bike Break Down
Saturday, May 6, 2023
1 to 4 p.m.
Innovation Barn
932 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Free
Warehouse Bicycle Breakdowns are back! On Saturday, May 6th, the Charlotte Re-Cyclery (community bike shop program of Trips for Kids Charlotte) will be at 932 Siegle Ave, home of the Innovation Barn! We will breakdown and process bikes for parts reuse and metal recycling. These parts will go to rebuild bikes for our ride program fleets, our youth Earn-A-Bike bikes, and our bikes offered to the community through the Charlotte Re-Cyclery!
No experience is necessary as we explore the basic tools needed to disassemble a bike. The event will begin with a brief clinic on understanding the bicycle systems and how to take them apart, so be sure to be there on time! If you are younger than 16 years old, you must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Interested in participating? RSVPs are highly encouraged but not required.
Bike p(ART): Upcycled Bike Part Art (Turn bike tubes into flowers for Mother’s Day!)
Saturday, May 13, 2023
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Innovation Barn
932 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Free
The Charlotte Re-Cyclery will be set up at The Charlotte Innovation Barn to participate in their “Circular Saturday” programming series! Join us on Saturday, May 13th from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm to make upcycled art using retired bike components!
During this event, we’ll be turning old bike tubes into intricate flowers, just in time for Mother’s Day (or Spring in general, if that’s more your jam).
This event is FREE to attend, though donations to support our community bike programming are appreciated. Tickets are not required, but RSVPing is highly encouraged to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone to leave with their own upcycled bike p(ART) creation.
The Donut Ride
Saturday, May 13, 2023
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center Plaza
600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte
Free (but you pay for your food and drink)
This ride will begin at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center Plaza. This will be an easy pace, casual ride to a nearby bakery/donut shop for a leisurely coffee social. Bring the kids, bring the family! And a few bucks to spend on some delicious, fresh, warm donuts!
The group will be riding on-street, in traffic so please be prepared to follow all traffic laws. Helmets are recommended for adults and required for children under 16 years old by state law. If you have questions about this event, please email pedalkraft@gmail.com.
Westside Ride to the Uptown Farmer’s Market
Saturday, May 20, 2023
9 to 11 a.m.
Blue Blaze Brewing
528 S Turner Avenue, Charlotte
Free (pay for food and drink)
This ride will begin in front of Blue Blaze Brewing. It will be an easy pace ride along the Stewart Creek and Irwin Creek Greenways to the Uptown Cycle Track and then Davidson Street before arriving to the Uptown Farmer’s Market. The group will stop for some shopping and/or breakfast before heading back. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome!
Helmets are recommended for adults and required for children under 16 years old by state law. While most of this ride will be on bike lanes, a small stretch of it on Davidson Street will be on-street so please be prepared to follow the traffic laws. If you have questions about this event, please email josephmccolley2669@gmail.com.
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