May is Bike Month

2008 Piedmont Triad Events Calendar*

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May 2 - Find out How Easy it is to Commute By Bike - Open House, Paceline Bicycle Shop, Location: 2919 Battleground Ave., Greensboro, Ph: 540-0129, Time: 5pm-7pm

Details: Can't figure out the best way to commute to work or to pick up your groceries? Kerry, Jackson and Jesse will be on hand with bike maps and tips on how to commute if you don't have a shower at work.

May 6 - On the Go Tune-Ups, Location: Recycles Bike Shop  – 908-A Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, Ph: 370-9099, Time: 6-7pm

Details: Bring your mechanical questions and learn key bike maintenance safety tips from Merritt and Andy of Recycles.

May 9 - Bike Maintenance & Basic Ride Skills Class, Bicycle Toy and Hobby -  Location: 2000 North Main St, High Point, Ph: 889-2453, Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

Details: Learn key bike maintenance safety tips and riding technique from Dale of Bicycle Toy and Hobby.

May 13 - Bike to Work Week Refueling Stations, Locations: REI, Shops at Friendly Center Greensboro, Ph: 323-3117; J & L Bicycle Company, 216 East Front Street, Burlington, Ph: 436-0062; Time: 7-9:30am

Details: Bike by to receive a free coffee and snack, just for riding your bike. Bring a friend too!

May 13 - Bike Movie Night - "Contested Streets" (trailer), Location: The Hive, 1214 Grove Street, Greensboro, Ph: 617-5328; Time: 7-8:30pm

Details: See this powerful documentary featuring innovative ways to use and share out streets.

May 14, Bike to Work Week Refueling Stations, Times all Locations: 7-9:30am

Bicycle Toy and Hobby, 2000 N. Main St., High Point, Ph: 889-2453

Spinz, 3029 South Main Street, High Point, Ph: 861-6480

Krispy Kreme, 917 North Main Street, High Point

Details: Bike by to receive a free coffee and snack, just for riding your bike. Bring a friend too!

May 14 – Women's Only Cycling Clinic, Location: Cycles De Oro, 1410 Mill St., Greensboro, Ph: 274-5959, Time: 7-9pm

Details: Newest in Specialized riding gear and clothing.  Free drinks and snacks and meet the tech representative.

May 15 - Basic Bike Repair Clinic, Location: Cycles De Oro, 1410 Mill St, Greensboro, Ph: 274-5959, Time: 7-9pm

Details: Learn the basics; emergency roadside repairs, flats, lubrication, etc. Refreshments & Door prizes.

May 16 - Bike to Work Day Refueling Stations

POSTPONED to May 30th, stay tuned for location details

May 19 - Bike Movie Night - "Contested Streets" (trailer), Location: Millis Center - High Point Regional Hospital, 600 North Elm Street, High Point

Details: See this powerful documentary featuring innovative ways to use and share out streets.

May 21 - Ride of Silence, Location: Downtown Greensboro Center City Park, Time: 5:30pm, Details

Details: The ride honors cyclists who have been hurt or killed while bicycling.

May 22 – Advanced Bike Repair Clinic, Location: Cycles De Oro, 1410 Mill St., Greensboro, Ph: 274-5959, Time: 7-9pm

Details: Learn more about keeping your two wheels in tip-top shape. Refreshments & door prizes will be provided.

May 22 - Basic Bike Repair, Location: REI, Shops at Friendly Center Greensboro, Ph: 323-3117; Time: 6:30-7:30pm

 Details: This clinic will demystify the challenge of keeping your bicycle in good working order. Learn about parts, basic adjustment, and the care and feeding of your bicycle. Please call if you are coming!

May 30 - Bike to Work Refueling Stations, Times all Locations: 7-9:30am

Governmental Plaza @ February One Place and Greene Street, Greensboro;

Hayes Taylor YMCA @ 1101 E. Market Street, Greensboro;

Spring Garden Bakery @ 1932 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro

Details: Bike by these locations and receive a free coffee and snack, just for riding your bike. Bring a friend too!

(*all events are free and may be subject to change - check back here for the latest updates, call the event sponsor or call 294-4950)