Know before you go

• While the routes are open to all, most are designed for cyclists 16 or older who have at least a few years of bicycling experience. In other words, this isn’t where you should teach little Sally to ride a bike. Stick to local parks for that.
• Not all routes are marked with signs, and route conditions can vary.
• A red line on an individual route map indicates a shared roadway, while a green line indicates an off-road path.

Route this way

• Connects: Virginia and South Carolina.
• Where they can take you: Richmond, VA; Washington, DC; and more via connecting routes.
• Short ride: Hop on USBR 1 northbound and enjoy an outdoor adventure in William B. Umstead Park by starting at Old Cemetery and biking through ~2 miles of trees and creeks. Note: This part of the route is unpaved. The park offers 10+ more miles of biking paths if you’d like to extend your ride. Bonus: Care for a stay at the Maple Hill Lodge?
• Long ride: We’re not joking when we say “long” — if you continue via USBR 1 NC northbound onto USBR 1 VA northbound, you can ride ~190 miles to reach Richmond, VA, where our friends at RICtoday will offer plenty of things to do.

• Star Wars Themed Outdoor Movie Night | Friday, May 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate First Friday with a galactic-themed market, local shopping, and a screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at 7 p.m.

• Marbles Bike Rodeo | Saturday, May 4 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | This one’s going to be wheelie fun — kiddos can bike around a practice traffic garden, parade about Moore Square, and go through an obstacle course all on two wheels.
• Raleigh Foodie Fare | Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Show up hungry to this mini food truck rodeo featuring food, art vendors, drinks, live music, and more.
• Priscilla Block | Saturday, May 4 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $30-$55 | This Nashville-based country singer will rock Raleigh with songs like “Just About Over You” and “You, Me, And Whiskey.”

• Cinco de Mayo | Sunday, May 5 | 12-4 p.m. | Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free to attend | Sip on specialty Patron cocktails and look your best for a photo booth.
• Brunch Out In Mexico | Sunday, May 5 | 12-2 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, 119 W. Park St., Cary | $110 | Learn to craft a Mexican-inspired brunch with salsa verde, nopales salad, and mango pie.

• Concerts at the Crossroads: The Embers featuring Craig Woolard | Sunday, May 19 | 4-7 p.m. | Flowers Crossroads, 67 Flowers Xrds Way, Clayton | Free | Bring a lawn chair + jam to the band that laid the groundwork for what has become known as “Beach Music” in the Carolinas and beyond.*

• Soccer player Josh McKinney, born in Raleigh, will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame tomorrow, May 4. McKinney scored 81 career goals, participated in three Paralympic Games, and retired in 2014. (ABC11)

• According to county deed reports, fast food chain Cook Out has purchased a now-closed Boston Market location on Strickland Road. No plans have been submitted to the city, but we’re keeping our hopes up for fried food and super thick milkshakes. (Triangle Business Journal)

• The City of Raleigh will offer two pet care clinics throughout the month of May with reduced fees. Your pet can get a rabies vaccine for $5 cash, and free microchips and distemper vaccinations. The first clinic is Sunday, May 5 at Roberts Park.

• The Rialto and Raleigh Pride are teaming up for a series of LGBTQIA films with $1 from each ticket going toward 2025 Raleigh Pride. Movies include “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live cast on Friday, May 31, “Moonlight” on June 5, and “Bottoms” on June 12.