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Get wheelie excited, RAL: Bike Bonanza is coming May 5

May 1, 2023 • 
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Bicycle advocates + businesses, bike decorating, music, a photo booth, and more are all part of this free, family-friendly, social event.

Photo via Unsplash

Kick off National Bike Month at Raleigh Union Station on Friday, May 5 for Bike Bonanza — a free, family-friendly biking event featuring local biking businesses, safety checks, music, food + more.

Hosted by Commute Smart Raleigh as a part of downtown Raleigh’s First Fridays, the event includes:

  • Bike helmet giveaways from AAA of the Carolinas
  • Free bike servicing + bike decoration station
  • Adaptive tandem bike demonstrations (and volunteer sign-ups)
  • Raleigh Bike Polo demonstrations and a 411 on the sport
  • Popsicles by Raleigh Popsicle Co.

See more details + RSVP.*

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