Oaks and Spokes
@oaksandspokes.bsky.social
Advocating for a bike-friendlier and less car-dependent Raleigh.
501(c)(3) nonprofit. Raleigh, NC.
Fairly inactive on BlueSky. Please follow us on Instagram or email info@oaksandspokes.org.
501(c)(3) nonprofit. Raleigh, NC.
Fairly inactive on BlueSky. Please follow us on Instagram or email info@oaksandspokes.org.
Upcoming Oaks and Spokes Rides and Events
-National Week Without Driving (Sept 29 - Oct 5)
-Coffee Outside - Oct 3, 7:30 AM from Oak City Cycling
-Art on the Greenway Ride #2 - 15 Mile Group Ride - Oct 4, 10:00 AM from NCMA
-Basic Bike Maintenance Class - Oct 6, 5:30 PM at The Chapel in Dix Park
-National Week Without Driving (Sept 29 - Oct 5)
-Coffee Outside - Oct 3, 7:30 AM from Oak City Cycling
-Art on the Greenway Ride #2 - 15 Mile Group Ride - Oct 4, 10:00 AM from NCMA
-Basic Bike Maintenance Class - Oct 6, 5:30 PM at The Chapel in Dix Park
September 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Upcoming Oaks and Spokes Rides and Events
-National Week Without Driving (Sept 29 - Oct 5)
-Coffee Outside - Oct 3, 7:30 AM from Oak City Cycling
-Art on the Greenway Ride #2 - 15 Mile Group Ride - Oct 4, 10:00 AM from NCMA
-Basic Bike Maintenance Class - Oct 6, 5:30 PM at The Chapel in Dix Park
-National Week Without Driving (Sept 29 - Oct 5)
-Coffee Outside - Oct 3, 7:30 AM from Oak City Cycling
-Art on the Greenway Ride #2 - 15 Mile Group Ride - Oct 4, 10:00 AM from NCMA
-Basic Bike Maintenance Class - Oct 6, 5:30 PM at The Chapel in Dix Park
“We allow cars to go everywhere at the expense of children going anywhere.”
-Rovélo Creative
-Rovélo Creative
July 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
“We allow cars to go everywhere at the expense of children going anywhere.”
-Rovélo Creative
-Rovélo Creative
Help us shape the future of active transportation infrastructure in Raleigh this Wednesday. 4-7 pm at Chavis Park. Roll with us to the event from Flowers Cottage in Dix Park. Rolling at 5:30 pm.
June 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Help us shape the future of active transportation infrastructure in Raleigh this Wednesday. 4-7 pm at Chavis Park. Roll with us to the event from Flowers Cottage in Dix Park. Rolling at 5:30 pm.
Light Up The Night is TONIGHT! From Crank Arm Brewing at 7:30 pm. Make your self as bright as possible. Decorate your bike with as many lights as possible!
May 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Light Up The Night is TONIGHT! From Crank Arm Brewing at 7:30 pm. Make your self as bright as possible. Decorate your bike with as many lights as possible!
Tomorrow is Bike to Work Day. Come find us in the morning at Boulted Bread or in the evening at Oak City Cycling and get one of these stickers to prove you did it!
May 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Tomorrow is Bike to Work Day. Come find us in the morning at Boulted Bread or in the evening at Oak City Cycling and get one of these stickers to prove you did it!
This past Saturday we got the chance to bring our “Build-A-Traffic Garden” activity to Empower All’s annual STEAM Day event at Roberts Park.
April 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This past Saturday we got the chance to bring our “Build-A-Traffic Garden” activity to Empower All’s annual STEAM Day event at Roberts Park.
April’s Oaks and Spokes events. See ya out there!
April 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
April’s Oaks and Spokes events. See ya out there!
161 riders at tonight’s Critical Mass. Next month, let’s break 200! Every last Friday of the month. Rolling at 7 PM from the NCSU Bell Tower.
March 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
161 riders at tonight’s Critical Mass. Next month, let’s break 200! Every last Friday of the month. Rolling at 7 PM from the NCSU Bell Tower.
@Lime will be at Crank Arm with us this evening, crashing the ride with free Lime scooter rides and helmets. You'll just need to download the
Lime app to use them.
So, if your bike is in the shop or have a friend without a bike you want to bring, come out to Crank Arm 2nite. 6:30 pm.
Lime app to use them.
So, if your bike is in the shop or have a friend without a bike you want to bring, come out to Crank Arm 2nite. 6:30 pm.
March 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
@Lime will be at Crank Arm with us this evening, crashing the ride with free Lime scooter rides and helmets. You'll just need to download the
Lime app to use them.
So, if your bike is in the shop or have a friend without a bike you want to bring, come out to Crank Arm 2nite. 6:30 pm.
Lime app to use them.
So, if your bike is in the shop or have a friend without a bike you want to bring, come out to Crank Arm 2nite. 6:30 pm.
The war on American people has now reached transportation. USDOT is now seeking to freeze funding on all projects that support cycling, walking, transit, rail expansion, and all projects designed to offset climate change, including EV infrastructure. Voice your concern to our elected officials now.
March 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The war on American people has now reached transportation. USDOT is now seeking to freeze funding on all projects that support cycling, walking, transit, rail expansion, and all projects designed to offset climate change, including EV infrastructure. Voice your concern to our elected officials now.
Finally, some positive bike lane news for West St.
March 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Finally, some positive bike lane news for West St.
Close to 100 people on bikes, onewheels, PEVs, electric skateboards, analog skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters + 2 cats. Critical Mass, every last Friday of the month. Rolling from the Bell Tower at 7 PM.
March 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Close to 100 people on bikes, onewheels, PEVs, electric skateboards, analog skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters + 2 cats. Critical Mass, every last Friday of the month. Rolling from the Bell Tower at 7 PM.
Critical Mass tonight! 7 pm from the NCSU Bell Tower.
February 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Critical Mass tonight! 7 pm from the NCSU Bell Tower.
Ride with us to Chavis Park for the City In Motion community conversation TONIGHT.
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Ride with us to Chavis Park for the City In Motion community conversation TONIGHT.
What is “Active Transportation?”
To help educate and demystify transportation planning and the many industry terms and acronyms used by those who make decisions affecting us all, we will share simple explanations so that everyone who cares can do so with confidence.
To help educate and demystify transportation planning and the many industry terms and acronyms used by those who make decisions affecting us all, we will share simple explanations so that everyone who cares can do so with confidence.
February 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What is “Active Transportation?”
To help educate and demystify transportation planning and the many industry terms and acronyms used by those who make decisions affecting us all, we will share simple explanations so that everyone who cares can do so with confidence.
To help educate and demystify transportation planning and the many industry terms and acronyms used by those who make decisions affecting us all, we will share simple explanations so that everyone who cares can do so with confidence.
Today at 3pm. Come ride the greenway with us!
February 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today at 3pm. Come ride the greenway with us!
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What a headline…
For real, glad no one was hurt. Hoping the Lincoln bounces back quickly.
What a headline…
For real, glad no one was hurt. Hoping the Lincoln bounces back quickly.
February 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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What a headline…
For real, glad no one was hurt. Hoping the Lincoln bounces back quickly.
What a headline…
For real, glad no one was hurt. Hoping the Lincoln bounces back quickly.
Tonight we will be covering the ABCs:
A for Air: Tire air pressure and flat repair review
B for Brakes: Types of brakes, adjustments, and how to eliminate pesky squeaks
C for Chain: Review of chain cleaning and lubrication, derailleur adjustments, and the anatomy of your drivetrain.
A for Air: Tire air pressure and flat repair review
B for Brakes: Types of brakes, adjustments, and how to eliminate pesky squeaks
C for Chain: Review of chain cleaning and lubrication, derailleur adjustments, and the anatomy of your drivetrain.
February 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Tonight we will be covering the ABCs:
A for Air: Tire air pressure and flat repair review
B for Brakes: Types of brakes, adjustments, and how to eliminate pesky squeaks
C for Chain: Review of chain cleaning and lubrication, derailleur adjustments, and the anatomy of your drivetrain.
A for Air: Tire air pressure and flat repair review
B for Brakes: Types of brakes, adjustments, and how to eliminate pesky squeaks
C for Chain: Review of chain cleaning and lubrication, derailleur adjustments, and the anatomy of your drivetrain.
Upcoming rides and events this week, including ABCs of Bike Maintenance TOMORROW, Bus With Us group bus ride FRIDAY, Trophy Trail Club ride SUNDAY.
February 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Upcoming rides and events this week, including ABCs of Bike Maintenance TOMORROW, Bus With Us group bus ride FRIDAY, Trophy Trail Club ride SUNDAY.
Hey y’all, I got really sick. So, I’ve pushed tomorrow’s basic bike maintenance workshop to next Tuesday, the 18th. 6 pm at Raleigh Brewing.
February 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hey y’all, I got really sick. So, I’ve pushed tomorrow’s basic bike maintenance workshop to next Tuesday, the 18th. 6 pm at Raleigh Brewing.
Today we performed 10 walk-up repairs, donated two bikes, gave away 6 helmets, 10 cable locks, 10 u-locks, and 6 light sets for free in 2 hours with 5 volunteers.
February 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Today we performed 10 walk-up repairs, donated two bikes, gave away 6 helmets, 10 cable locks, 10 u-locks, and 6 light sets for free in 2 hours with 5 volunteers.
CRITICAL MASS IS ON TONIGHT. 7pm at the NCSU Bell Tower.
January 31, 2025 at 11:57 PM
CRITICAL MASS IS ON TONIGHT. 7pm at the NCSU Bell Tower.
