2011 BIKE! Charlotte is seventeen days of bicycle related events and promotions used to encourage families, friends, and colleagues to break out the bike and use it as a means of transportation and recreation. Events will take place from April 29 through May 15, 2011.

WHAT: A short bike ride to Uptown Charlotte to show your support of cycling to the Mayor and other politicians during the 2011 Mayor’s ride.

WHEN: Friday, April 29th @ 7:30am

WHERE: Start Location: Dowd YMCA (400 E. Morehead St.) in the parking lot behind the YMCA

Seize the opportunity to show support for cycling in Charlotte!  Ride and mingle with the Mayor, City Council Members, County Commissioners and other local politicians. It’s a short ride but one of the most important you could ever participate in, if you support cycling in the Queen City! Free breakfast provided by Ruth’s Chris will follow at the The Plaza on Tryon St.