Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: Oak City Cycling Project, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Sports
Our monthly short, fun, and social ride around Downtown Raleigh. We decide the route at the last minute. All riders of all communities are welcome to come get weird with us. This is family friendly event. Bring lights. As always, helmet strongly recommended. Ride whatever bike you want, because this is the SLOWEST RIDE IN TOWN!
Sports · Raleigh
“Bring strong bike lights and helmets for everyone, especially the kids.”
Billed as the slowest ride in town, the Third Thursday Cruiser Ride is a short, fun, and social loop around Downtown Raleigh. The route is decided at the last minute, and riders of all kinds are welcome to come out and enjoy the easygoing pace. It's a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew and any bike you like, whether it's a cruiser, a kids' bike, or whatever you've got. What to Know: The ride happens Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 7pm to 9pm, meeting at Oak City Cycling Project in Raleigh. It's free to join. Since you'll be riding into the evening, be sure to bring lights, and a helmet is strongly recommended for everyone. The slow, social pace makes this welcoming for families and casual riders alike. Check Oak City Cycling Project's social pages for the meet-up time and any updates before heading out.
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Third Thursday Cruiser Ride runs Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 7pm to 9pm.
Oak City Cycling Project is at 707 N. Person St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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