Sunday, April 29

Bikes on CATS Buses and LYNX Train for FREE

The Charlotte Area Transportation System is allowing anyone traveling with a bicycle on CATS Buses and the LYNX Train for free, April 29 - May 5, during BIKE! Charlotte. Using the bicycle, in combination with a CATS Bus or the LYNX Train, is an efficient, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly way to travel in the Queen City. For information, including a video on how to load your bike on the bus, visit the Rack and Ride program on the CATS website. For information on how to load your bike on the LYNX Train, you can visit the Rack and Ride section of the LYNX website.

Tour de Trees

Come and enjoy a casually guided ride through the Historic areas of Charlotte and learn about Champion and other unusual trees in the inner City. Space is limited for the 1.5 - 2 hour tour; reservations required. Please RSVP with Patrick George. Must be 13 or older and accompanied by an adult.

Location: Heartwood Tree Service (4920 Old Pineville)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Who Participates: Adults and Children 13+
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Patrick George @ heartwood7@aol.com

The BAC Streets Tour

Experience one of Charlotte's newest bike routes, as you wind your way along quiet neighborhood streets. The route is approximately 8 miles long and will be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. This ride is sponsored by the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee and will provide the opportunity to tour the Recyclery, a local organization dedicated to restoring and remarketing old bicycles.

Location: The Recyclery (512 E. 15th Street, Charlotte, on the corner of E. 15th and N. Davidson Street)
Time: 2:00 PM (Will be held rain or shine!)
Who Participates: Adults and supervised children. Each rider must bring his/her own bicycle and helmet.
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Ken Tippette @ 704.336.2278 or ktippette@ci.charlotte.nc.us