Get Your Ride On!
Alirio "Al" Lizarazo Memorial Ride
On Saturday, May 16th, friends, family, and members of the cycling community are invited to gather for a Memorial Ride honoring Al Lizarazo and his lasting impact on cycling in Charlotte. Al opened the Bike Gallery in 1974 and spent decades building not only a successful bicycle shop, but also a strong and welcoming cycling community.
- 8:30 start
- 63-mile and 32-mile options
- Post ride pizza and beverages
2026 Cutty Cap Challenge
It's that time of year again. The air is warming up, the legs are coming around, and somewhere in a city near you, a fresh batch of cycling caps is about to be hidden in plain sight.
Saturday, May 16th. Mark it. Block it off. Tell your friends, tell your ride crew, tell that one person who still owes you a wheel turn from last year. The hunt is on.
National Bike Month
National Bike Month is a success because of the countless, diverse local events organized by dedicated bicyclists in their communities, organizations and workplaces. These events challenge people to ride bikes a little bit farther and others to bike a little bit at all. If we could get just one person inspired to make riding a bike a bigger part of their everyday life, we’d consider that a successful Bike Month event!
CDOT Bike Month 2026
May is National Bike Month, a nationwide celebration of bicycling that encourages more people to try riding a bicycle for everyday transportation. Through intentional programming and partnerships, CDOT supports Bike Month with the goal of helping residents feel more comfortable and confident bicycling on Charlotte streets, contributing to a safer, more connected, and multimodal transportation network.
Free Bicycle Skills Class Series
Throughout the year, CDOT hosts free bike skills classes taught by a certified instructor. Covered topics vary, but each hands-on class ends with a short group ride to practice skills.
