Spring Update + Big Bike Month Events!

Hey friends—welcome, especially to our new members! With Bike Month in full swing, it’s the perfect time for a little spring refresh and a look at what’s ahead.

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Upcoming Bike Month Highlights

Check out the full lineup on the Calendar tab, including events from our friends at Oaks & Spokes, Crank Arm Brewing, and The Bike Library. But here are three you won’t want to miss:

☕️ Bike to Work Day + Coffee Outside (Thursday, May 15)
We're celebrating Raleigh’s Bike to Work Day with a special edition of Coffee Outside. Come by The Bike Library container at Lake Raleigh between 7:30 and 9, grab some Left Hook coffee, and say hey!

🔧 Bike Maintenance Class + Tree Ride (Sunday, May 18)
We’re rerunning our rain-delayed maintenance class at The Bike Library. Learn how to keep your bike rolling smooth—sign up here.
Stick around afterward for Lauren’s “Favorite Tree Ride”—an easy cruise to admire Raleigh’s leafy giants.
Where: The Bike Library shipping container
When: 10am-12pm (workshop) 12pm-1:30pm (ride)

🎬 Pedals, Pints & Popcorn @ Crank Arm (Monday, May 19)
This is the big one. We’re teaming up with Crank Arm Brewing for a ride + movie night!
Where: Crank Arm Brewing, 319 W Davie St
When: Group ride 5:30–6:15pm, followed by Breaking Away on the big screen with popcorn and beer in hand.

See you out there—and thanks for being part of the movement!