First Annual Tweed Ride

 
An afternoon of fashionable riding mixed with curiosities, croquet, up-dos, monocles, mustaches and bike riding! Fancy frocks highly encouraged but no spandex allowed! Join us for a leisurely Tweed Ride on the streets of Raleigh, NC. Afterward, stay around to mingle and enjoy a beer or two on the cobblestone streets of City Market. There will be awards for best dressed and an opportunity to win prizes for all who participate. To participate you must elect to partake in festive fashion and bring 4 non-perishable food items or a cash donation of $10 on the day of the event to benefit the Raleigh Rescue Mission. We also intend to raise awareness and create visibility of the dynamic, growing cycling community in the Triangle. Cost: 4 non-perishable food items or a $10 cash donation
 

About the ride

A tweed ride is a metropolitan bike ride with a flair of ‘old world’ style and merrymaking. The ride is intended to be slow-paced and sociable.
 
This year’s theme is “Tweed N’ Feed” with a goal of stocking shelves to bring meals to less fortunate families in the Triangle. To keep things local and because we see the impact of their efforts in our community, we have chosen to partner with Raleigh Rescue Mission.
 
To participate in the ride you must provide a minimum of 4 food items or a $10 cash donation to the Mission.
 
We invite you to put on a fun frock and join us as we raise donations in style for the Raleigh Rescue Mission while drawing awareness to the growing number of bicyclists in the triangle.
 
We encourage bikes of ALL STYLES at this event. Although we know you want to, we don’t expect you to buy a new bike to match your outfit!
 

Schedule of Riding and Rambling

10:00-11:30 Rider Check In
10:00-11:30 Repair Station Open, Bow Tie Station, Pop-Up Tweed Store, Strolling, Mingling
12:00-14:00 Casual 10 Mile Ride punctuated by Yard Games at and Group Portrait at Pullen Park
14:00 – 16:00 Live Music in City Market, Complimentary Ale for Riders, Photo Booth Open, Awards and Prizes
 
Presented by: Raleigh Rescue Mission, Oak City Cycling Project, Benelux Café
 
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/triangletweed/