Charlotte Urbanists

A fun-filled social bike ride, tour of the city, and peaceful protest - all wrapped into one.

Who can come?
Riders of all ages and abilities. This is a slow-paced ride and we work hard to make sure the pace is comfortable for everyone.

What to bring?
Anything that rolls. Bikes, scooters, roller skates, etc.
And since it's almost Halloween you can definitely bring a costume!

How long is it?
Our rides are generally about an hour long. We explore new neighborhoods in Charlotte every month.

How many people to expect?
We usually expect over 100 people on these rides. It is a fun atmosphere and a great way to meet other cyclists in Charlotte.

October Bonus Tour: CATS has agreed to give us a tour of Charlotte Gateway Station, as it stands now, with all the tracks and platforms in place.

Learn all about the current state of Gateway Station and the exciting plans for its future as a mobility hub!

Bring your cameras, there is a nice view of our skyline from the raised platforms of the station!

(This will also be a great opportunity to ask the city to put a temporary building for Amtrak at Gateway station)

Where to find us
We will meet at the Gold Line Station near the intersection of Trade and Wilkes

By special arrangement today we will be touring the North Carolina DOT railroad shops in Raleigh where the Piedmont trains are stored and serviced.
We will be boarding the Carolinian in Charlotte at 6:45 am (you will want to get your tickets beforehand and be at the station in plenty of time not to miss the train. Train #80 will then arrive in Raleigh at 10:05 am and we will taxi or uber over to the shop facility. For anyone driving, best to be at the Raleigh Station by 10 am so we can all go to the shops together. Also, anyone can board the Carolinian at any intermediate stop between Charlotte and Raleigh, see Amtrak timetable and web site for details.
The tour will take no more than two hours. Return trains leave Raleigh at 1 pm, 3:15 pm, and 5:30 pm for the return to Charlotte so you can stay as long as you like. Immediately after the shop tour if time permits we can grab lunch as a group before boarding the 1 pm train.

To book your tickets use www.amtrak.com.
It is important to get an accurate list of attendees as space is limited.