Ride to the Park - Cary's Bike Month Finale
Schedule
Sun May 26 2024 at 01:00 pm
Location
Downtown Cary Park | Cary, NC
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Ride your bike to Downtown Cary Park on May 26 to meet with other bicyclists and learn all about cycling in Cary. Ride on your own or join a family-friendly guided ride from surrounding neighborhoods. Representatives from Bike Cary, Oaks and Spokes, BikeWalk NC, and the North Carolina Bicycle Club will be stationed on Park Street from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to discuss family cycling, bike commuting, bike repair, safety, and the future of the Cary Bike Plan.Please park your bike at provided racks around the periphery of the park; no bicycle riding is permitted inside Downtown Cary Park.
Guided ride start locations (departing at 1:00 pm):
1 - RS Dunham Park
Departs at 1:00 PM
Returns at 3:00 PM
Distance: 1.2 miles
Ride vibe: MELLOW and FUN for KIDS and FAMILY
This route starts at RS Dunham park near the Ollies/Dairy Queen shopping center; a greenway path connects the back of RS Dunham Park to Ryan Road.
The route winds through Coronado Village past the pond before it reaches Park Street.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46570210
2 - Rose Street Park
Departs at 1:00 PM
Returns at 3:00 PM
Distance: 1.6 miles
Ride vibe: MELLOW and FUN for KIDS and FAMILY
This route starts at Rose Street Park just behind the Kildare Farm Road Food Lion shopping center, which has a path connecting to Rose Street Park.
The route then follows Cornwall and South Harrison to reach neighborhoods that connect to Park Street.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46570238
3 - Robert V Godbold Park
Departs at 1:00 PM
Returns at 3:00 PM
Distance: 1.9 miles
Ride vibe: MELLOW and FUN for KIDS and FAMILY
This route starts at Robert V Godbold Park and takes the Northwoods Greenway to Northwoods Elementary then crosses North Harrison Ave via Johnson Street (this crossing requires patience and careful adult/assistant supervision).
The route then heads south on Academy Street and turns left on Park Street.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46570258
Tips on Safe Bicycling:
The safest way to travel by bicycle in Downtown Cary is to follow basic driving rules: Ride on the right half of the road, use the correct lane for your destination, and obey stop signs and traffic signals. Use front and rear lights when bicycling after dark.
Avoid riding on sidewalks due to conflicts with turning cars at driveways and intersections (which are numerous downtown) and to be respectful to pedestrians. Also avoid passing slow or stopped traffic on the right (in drivers’ blind spots) as drivers may not see you before turning right. If traffic is backed up, dismounting and walking your bike on the sidewalk is a safe option to consider.
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St.,Cary,NC,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
