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ABEA - Cycling Savvy
Advocacy | Education
The American Bicycling Education Association provides programs and resources for bicyclists, engineers, planners, law enforcement, educators, and the general public.
ABEA - Ebike Training for Teens
Education
The Ebike Pro Course is the most comprehensive training available for young drivers and pre-driving teens. Students will learn the skills teens need for safe and responsible ebiking—skills that will carry over into safer driving.
Adventure Cycling
Route Planning
We inspire, empower, and connect a growing community of bicycle travelers.
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Advocacy
The BAC is an advisory body to City Council. The committee reviews bicycle plans and makes recommendations on implementing the policies and policy strategies.
Bicycle Benefits
Community
A national program that encourages cycling by rewarding cyclists and businesses that work together to promote bike-friendly environments, offering discounts and deals to cyclists at participating businesses and promoting bike-friendly establishments.
Bike Law NC
Advocacy
Bike Law is not a law firm, but a network of like-minded bicycle accident attorneys dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of cyclists in the Carolinas, and beyond.
Bike Walk NC
Advocacy | Education
North Carolina's state level advocacy group. Host of the annual NC Bike Walk Summit.
Carolina Gravel Club
Cycling
Welcome to the Carolina Gravel Club, created in partnership with RwGPS. As a member of CGC, you'll have access to our complete library of awesome gravel routes as well as premium RwGPS navigation features, all for free.
Carolina Thread Trail
Community
The Carolina Thread Trail is your regional network of connected greenways, trails and blueways that reaches 15 counties, 2 states and 2.9 million people.
Charlotte Bicycle Laws
Education
Cities often have additional laws regarding the operation of a bicycle within their limits. These are specific to Charlotte. Use the Municode link to find the laws that are specific to your city if you live outside of Charlotte.
Charlotte Bike Bicycle Plan
Advocacy | Community | Education
Charlotte will offer an inclusive cycling environment, where people of all ages and abilities can use their bikes for transportation, fitness, and fun.
Charlotte Cycling Guide
Route Planning
The Charlotte Department of Transportation Bicycle Program produced this map to assist those in Charlotte who want to bike to work, shop or just to tour the city.
Charlotte Dept. of Transportation
Community
The Charlotte Department of Transportation's key goal is... Connecting Charlotte.
Charlotte Explorer
Route Planning
Welcome to the Charlotte Explorer (CLTEx), the City's new one-stop shop for geographic information relating to the City and its residents.
Charlotte Family Biking Guide
Education
Follow the link to below to view the Charlotte Family Biking Guide!
Charlotte Placemaking Hub
Community
The Charlotte Placemaking Hub is a one-stop-shop for public realm enhancement tools.
Charlotte Rail Trail
Community | Cycling
The Blue Line Rail Trail is an 11-mile-long pedestrian/bicycle facility that runs parallel to Charlotte's LYNX Blue Line light rail.
Classic Rendezvous
Community
Our focus is bicycles that are made before and including 1987, and includes so called Keepers of the Flame, including road racing, randonneur, touring, path racer or track/single speed.
Cross Clt Trail
Community | Cycling
A 30+-mile trail and greenway facility that will stretch from the City of Pineville through Charlotte center city, UNC Charlotte campus, and to the Cabarrus County line.
East Coast Greenway
Route Planning
The Greenway is composed of a 3,000-mile spine route, Key West north to the Canadian border in Maine.
Epic Ride Weather
Route Planning
Epic Ride Weather is a p[opular application that uses your planned route data and timing based on GPS to give you a projection of weather for the ride. Available for iOS and Android.
Google Maps
Route Planning
This mapping tool is great for developing local routes. Use the Street View feature to explore unfamiliar locations before riding them.
Gravel Happens
Cycling
Mixed-surface cycling routes with words and photos, to hopefully inspire you to get rad.
Great Trails State Coalition
Advocacy
A broad-based group of diverse organizations, agencies and supporters advocating for increased state investment in all types of trails statewide – hiking, paddle, mountain bike, equestrian, paved.
League of American Bicyclists
Advocacy | Education
The mission of the League of American Bicyclists is to promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
Learn To Ride
Community | Cycling | Education
It’s never too early (or too late!) learn to ride a two-wheeler! Kids of all ages and grown-ups, too, can Learn to Ride a bike using the tried-and-true “balance bike” method. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a skill that will last a lifetime!
Let's Go NC
Education
Let's Go NC! A Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Skills Program for Healthy, Active Children is an all-in-one package of lesson plans, materials, activities and instructional videos for instructors to teach and encourage children to practice and develop safe pedestrian and bicycle behaviors while promoting healthy transportation choices and active lifestyles that can be carried into adulthood.
Meck Built Environment and Active Living
Advocacy | Community
Our goal is to increase and improve opportunities for physical activity with a focus on bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Meck Greenways
Community | Cycling
The Mecklenburg County greenway system is quickly becoming one of the finest in the nation.
NC Dept. of Transportation
Education
NCDOT is the state agency responsible for managing and improving all modes of transportation in North Carolina, including public transit, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
NC Div. of Integrated Mobility
Education
NCDOT's Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation (DBPT) is one of the oldest programs of its kind in the nation. DBPT seeks to integrate bicycle and pedestrian safety, mobility and accessibility into the overall transportation program through engineering, planning, education and training.
NC Public Street Database
Route Planning
The NCDOT Public Street Database shows the status of roads within North Carolina. NCDOT maintains approximately 80 percent of public roadways in the state.
North Carolina CX
Cycling
The North Carolina Cyclo-Cross (NCCX) Series is the premier Cyclo-Cross series in NC. The series features the North Carolina Cyclo-Cross State Championships and the UCI North Carolina Grand Prix.
Palmetto Cycling Coalition
Advocacy | Education
The mission of the Palmetto Cycling Coalition is to make South Carolina bicycle friendly for everyone.
People For Bikes
Advocacy | Education
By collaborating with millions of individual riders, businesses, community leaders, and elected officials, we’re uniting people to create a powerful, united voice for bicycling and its benefits.
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Advocacy
North Carolina Rail-Trails works with communities across North Carolina to create trails for public use on abandoned rail corridors.
SCDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Program
Advocacy | Education
SCDOT is committed to meeting the on-going challenge of providing better and safer accommodations for people who choose to walk or cycle. This effort is coordinated by the agency's Pedestrian and Bicycle Program.
SORBA - IMBA
Advocacy | Cycling
The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) is the largest nonprofit mountain biking organization in the Southeast. In partnership with the International Mountain Bicycling Association they represent over 4,000 members in a seven-state area.
SouthEast Cycling Routes
Cycling | Route Planning
Inspiration. Photos. GPS Routes for Cyclists in the Deep South.
Starva Heatmap
Route Planning
This heatmap shares data collected by Strava users to create a map showing the most common roads used by cyclists in any given area.
Street Access for Everyone - SAFE
Advocacy | Education
SAFE works to make streets safe for all users including bicycles, pedestrians, motor vehicles.
Sustain Charlotte
Advocacy | Education
Sustain Charlotte is here to ensure that growth benefits everyone and leaves a legacy of environmental stewardship and social equity for generations to come.
Tarheel Trailblazers
Advocacy | Cycling | Route Planning
The Tarheel Trailblazers Mountain Bike Club works directly with local land managers, building and assisting in the maintenance of sustainable mountain bike trails in the Metro - Charlotte region.
The Pedal Factory
Advocacy | Education | Community
The Pedal Factory is a non-profit community bike center whose mission is to make bicycles accessible to kids and adults.
The Spokes Group
Community
The Spokes Group provides bikes for several charities, including a few incentive-based programs for trouble youth. Most of the bikes will be given away (with helmets!) as part of the Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution.
Trips For Kids
Advocacy | Education | Community
The Trips For Kids Charlotte chapter is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring through bicycling experiences. In alliance with other organizations, TFKC targets 10-15 year old children of need within the Charlotte area.
UCI
Cycling
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events for both men and women, amateur and professional. It also oversees the World Championships.
Uptown CycleLink
Education | Route Planning
The Uptown CycleLink is the result of 4 years of planning, public engagement, and an evaluation of every block and corridor in Uptown Charlotte.
US National Whitewater Center
Cycling | Community
The U.S. National Whitewater Center offers mountain-biking, running trails, climbing center, kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting as well as an outdoor recreation and environmental education center.
USA Cycling
Cycling
USA Cycling (USAC)is a national governing body for bicycle racing in the United States. It covers the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX, and collegiate racing.
USA Triathlon
Cycling
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States.
Vision Zero
Advocacy | Community
The City of Charlotte has always placed strong emphasis on a safe transportation system for all users. This drives our every decision. We believe it's our collective responsibility to create safe travel for all.
WalkBikeNC.com
Education | Route Planning
The WalkBikeNC website serves as a gateway to access the many bicycle and pedestrian resources across the State. The website is organized by the five pillars, safety, health, economy, mobility, and environment.
Wilkes Gravel Rides
Cycling | Route Planning
Mixed-surface routes on public roads from Wilkes County, N.C.
Wilmington Area Rides
Cycling
Wilmington Area Rides is dedicated to connecting and strengthening the Wilmington cycling community by bringing all local group rides together in one accessible place.
