Bike to Work week festivities in Durham planned

by Phillip Barron

From the BPAC website…

bike-to-work-week-logo.jpgCelebrate National Bike to Work Week (May 12-16) with the Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.

On Wednesday, May 14, there will be a “Cyclists’ Social” at Tyler’s Taproom Restaurant in the American Tobacco complex, 324 Blackwell St. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with free food and giveaways for cyclists.

On Friday, May 16, there will be a “Bike to Work Day Breakfast” at Mad Hatter’s Cafe and Bake Shop, 1802 W. Main St., from 7 to 9 a.m. with free food, coffee, and prizes for cyclists. Mechanics from the Durham REI store will be on hand to provide free safety checks and basic adjustments to your bicycles, as well as handing out water bottles and 15% discount coupons.

Questions? Contact Dale McKeel, Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, at dale.mckeel@durhamnc.gov or 919-560-4366; or Commission member Diane Daniel at didaniel@aol.com or 919-286-9293.