Weekly Roundup February 23 - March 1

What's on the agenda for this week?

Thursday 02/26 - TBL Speaker Series

This spring, Greenway Gear Collective is hosting a monthly Cycling Speaker Series at The Bike Library Cafe on the last Thursday of each month, focused on local cycling organizations and bike adventures.

Each evening will feature local speakers and organizations sharing ideas for greenway rides, advocacy opportunities, work sessions, weekend adventures, train-connected trips and regional cycling experiences. This is an opportunity to learn and connect!

Friday 02/27 - Critical Mass

Critical Mass is a casual group ride held every last Friday of the month. We meet at the NC State Bell tower at 6:30pm and roll out at 7:00pm. The ride is meant to be a statement. The purpose is to promote bike presence on the streets, build community, and encourage awareness around everyday cycling. The pace is steady, the route is short, and riders of all experience levels are welcome. It’s a social ride meant to highlight the number of people who move through the city by bike and to create a safe, collective riding experience.

Follow @raleighcriticalmass on instagram for updates and news

Saturday 02/28 - GGC Adventure Series: Bike Navigation/Scavenger Hunt

If you were at the last GGC Adventure Series event you are going to really enjoy this weeks Bike Navigation/Scavenger Hunt! Meet at The Bike Library Container on NC States Centennial Campus on Lake Raleigh at 11am. Bring a bike, water, a helmet, and a friend!

For some background on the Greenway Gear Collective Adventure Series: We will be focusing on Adventure Race themed outings. Each event will focus on one of the disciplines of adventure racing: traditionally mountain biking, orienteering (map and compass navigation), and paddling (canoe or kayak). The series will build skills in advance of a local practice 3-hour adventure race in May and the option to register and participate in a 5-hour adventure race hosted by Broad Run Offroad on either (or both) June 13 & 14 at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, VA: https://www.broadrunoffroad.org/summer-sizzle-adventure-race

For more information on adventure racing, check out the US Adventure Racing Association website: https://www.usara.com/

GGC Adventure Series events will take place at or around Lake Raleigh and be led by Debra and Jeff Rezeli, who have 11 years of adventure racing experience and have held the #1 USARA ranking for two-person coed teams.

Saturday 02/28 - Tie-Dye Workshop at TBL

Ever been curious about how to tie-dye? Join us on February 28th for a hands-on Tie-Dye Workshop at TBL!

Your $30 ticket includes a beige or white TBL t-shirt and all the supplies you’ll need. Quantities are limited, so be sure to sign up early to secure your preferred shirt size.

Already have a TBL t-shirt? No problem! Bring it along and enjoy a $15 discounted rate (pay day of the event and don’t forget your shirt).

Sunday 03/01 - LEARN TO KNIT! - 4 week series starting this Sunday through Sunday 03/22

Want to learn a low-stimulation, high-satisfaction hobby? Come learn how to knit with me, Sofia!

Join my 4-week beginner-friendly class for a month of making at The Bike Library, Raleigh’s newest bike café. Together, we’ll cover the basics of knitting and work on a few projects, like the viral sophie scarf, while building community and confidence along the way.