2009-05-11

It's Bike Week

And here in the Piedmont Triad region we have a full slate of events.
  • Monday, May 11
    • 7am – 9am
      • Bicycling in Greensboro Refueling Station
      • Where: Spring Garden Bakery, 1932 Spring Garden St.
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.BikeGSO.org
    • 9am – 11am
      • Fallen Law Enforcement Ride
      • Where: Stop at Greensboro Governmental Center at 9:30am
      • Description: A group of Charlotte area police will ride over 400 miles to Washington, DC, to recognize fallen law enforcement officers. Route passes through Asheboro, Randleman, Greensboro, Burlington and north to Virginia.
      • www.biketoDC.com
    • 7:30pm – 9:30pm
      • Beginners Bike Repair Workshop
      • Where: Cycles De Oro, 1410 Mill St., Greensboro
      • Description: Beginners bike repairworkshop to include changing flat tires, proper inflation, lubing chain, basic gear shifting theory & practice, and road side emergencies.
      • www.cyclesdeoro.com
  • Tuesday, May 12
    • 7am – 9am
      • Friendly Bike Refueling Station
      • Where: Friendly Bikes, 2823 Spring Garden St., Greensboro
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.friendlybike.com
    • 7:30pm – 9:30pm
      • Moderate Skill Level Bike Repair Workshop
      • Where: Cycles De Oro, 1410 Mill St., Greensboro
      • Description: Moderate skill level bike repair workshop that includes gear and brake cable replacement & adjustment, bearing play adjustment, more extensive varieties of lubrication.
      • www.cyclesdeoro.com
  • Wednesday, May 13
    • 7am – 9am
      • PART Refueling Station
      • Where: UNC Greensboro Traffic Circle, 1400 Spring Garden St.
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.partnc.org
    • 7:30pm – 9:30pm
      • Bicycle Movie Night
      • Where: Cycles De Oro, 1410 Mill St., Greensboro
      • Description: Bike Movie night in vacant space next door. Free with popcorn & lemonade, door prizes from vendors, bring a lawn chair.
      • www.cyclesdeoro.com
  • Thursday, May 14
    • 7am – 9am
      • REI Bike Refueling Station
      • Where: REI @ Friendly Center, 3334 W. Friendly Ave, Suite 140
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.rei.com/stores/108
    • 7am - 9am
      • Bryan YMCA Refueling Station
      • Where: Kathleen Bryan YMCA, 501 W. Market St, Greensboro
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.bryanymca.org
    • 7:30pm – 9:30pm
      • Advanced Bike Repair
      • Where: Cycles De Oro, 1410 Mill St., Greensboro
      • Description: Advanced skill level bike repair workshop that includes spoke replacement and basic wheel truing, replacing bearings in hubs.
      • www.cyclesdeoro.com
  • Friday, May 15--National Bike to Work Day
    • 5am - 11:59pm
      • Discounted Bus Fare on Greensboro Transit Authority
      • Where: Any GTA Bus Route
      • Description: Secure your bike to any GTA fixed route bus then board and receive a half-price fare: just 60 cents!
    • 7am – 9am
      • Downtown Burlington Bike Refueling Station
      • Where: J and L Bicycle 216 E. Front St., Burlington
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.JLBicycle.com
    • 7am – 9am
      • Downtown Greensboro Bike Refueling Station
      • Where: Governmental Plaza @ Greene St.
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.tinyurl.com/gdotbikeped
    • 7am - 9am
      • Bicycling in Greensboro Refueling Station
      • Where: Total Wine, 2976 Battleground Ave.
      • Description: Stop for juice, water and snacks to fuel yourself for your bike to work. This event is free.
      • www.bikegso.org
On Yer Bike!

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