
Strive Not to Drive Week
A weeklong community challenge to swap car trips for bike rides and other low carbon transportation around Asheville. Expect daily ride prompts, commuter friendly routes, and advocacy focused momentum for safer streets.
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All-day fare-free ART bus rides across Asheville with route maps and schedules for easy citywide travel, including the airport, A-B Tech, and UNCA. Seamless transfers connect to Mountain Mobility Trailblazer and Apple Country Public Transit for regional car-free trips.

All-day fare-free ART bus rides across Asheville with route maps and schedules for easy citywide travel, including the airport, A-B Tech, and UNCA. Seamless transfers connect to Mountain Mobility Trailblazer and Apple Country Public Transit for regional car-free trips.
All-day fare-free ART bus rides across Asheville with route maps and schedules for easy citywide travel, including the airport, A-B Tech, and UNCA. Seamless transfers connect to Mountain Mobility Trailblazer and Apple Country Public Transit for regional car-free trips.

A casual after work group bike ride that rolls through Asheville streets at a social pace. Expect a friendly community meetup vibe with riders of mixed experience and a focus on safe, fun miles together.

A casual after work group bike ride that rolls through Asheville streets at a social pace. Expect a friendly community meetup vibe with riders of mixed experience and a focus on safe, fun miles together.
A casual after work group bike ride that rolls through Asheville streets at a social pace. Expect a friendly community meetup vibe with riders of mixed experience and a focus on safe, fun miles together.

Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.

Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.
Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.

Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.
Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.
Convenient bike valet service at Pack Square Park during Downtown After 5, providing secure bicycle parking and an easy way to arrive car free. A friendly advocacy hub for local cycling connections in the heart of downtown.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.

Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.
Secure, attended bike parking during Downtown After 5 at Pack Square Park, making it easy to roll in, hand off your bike, and enjoy the street-festival atmosphere. A practical community service supporting biking as an alternative to driving downtown.

Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.

Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.
Silent, slow-paced community bicycle procession honoring riders killed or injured, promoting cycling safety and traffic awareness through a solemn group ride across Asheville streets in May.

Mass-participation road cycling through scenic Asheville and Blue Ridge roads, featuring challenging climbs and supported aid for endurance riders. Options typically suit recreational cyclists and competitive Gran Fondo participants.

Mass-participation road cycling through scenic Asheville and Blue Ridge roads, featuring challenging climbs and supported aid for endurance riders. Options typically suit recreational cyclists and competitive Gran Fondo participants.
Mass-participation road cycling through scenic Asheville and Blue Ridge roads, featuring challenging climbs and supported aid for endurance riders. Options typically suit recreational cyclists and competitive Gran Fondo participants.

Pedaling under twilight on Tuesday evenings—meet 5:30pm, roll at 6pm—inclusive group road rides for all skill levels exploring rolling local roads from late spring through August.

Pedaling under twilight on Tuesday evenings—meet 5:30pm, roll at 6pm—inclusive group road rides for all skill levels exploring rolling local roads from late spring through August.
Pedaling under twilight on Tuesday evenings—meet 5:30pm, roll at 6pm—inclusive group road rides for all skill levels exploring rolling local roads from late spring through August.

Pedal scenic gravel roads and steady climbs on a slow social, friendly group ride that emphasizes social pacing and welcomes all abilities for casual exploration and community cycling.

Pedal scenic gravel roads and steady climbs on a slow social, friendly group ride that emphasizes social pacing and welcomes all abilities for casual exploration and community cycling.
Pedal scenic gravel roads and steady climbs on a slow social, friendly group ride that emphasizes social pacing and welcomes all abilities for casual exploration and community cycling.

Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.

Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.
Traffic Skills 101 training builds confidence for riding around Asheville streets, covering safe lane positioning, predictable signaling, hazard awareness, and rules of the road. A practical classroom-style session geared to new and returning city cyclists.

Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.

Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.
Slow-paced memorial group bicycle procession departing Asheville City Hall for a silent, candlelit remembrance and traffic awareness ride honoring cyclists injured or killed; community riders of all ages encouraged to participate.

Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.

Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.
Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.

Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.
Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Hands-on pop-up bike park riding with built features for cyclists to test skills and have fun—bring your bike and helmet. Part of a free, family-friendly WNC Bike Fest with guided group rides, demo bikes, and trail support community energy.

Hands-on pop-up bike park riding with built features for cyclists to test skills and have fun—bring your bike and helmet. Part of a free, family-friendly WNC Bike Fest with guided group rides, demo bikes, and trail support community energy.
Hands-on pop-up bike park riding with built features for cyclists to test skills and have fun—bring your bike and helmet. Part of a free, family-friendly WNC Bike Fest with guided group rides, demo bikes, and trail support community energy.

Women only mountain bike meetups split into intermediate no drop and beginner chill groups, emphasizing skill development, supportive group riding, and relaxed pacing on singletrack for riders building confidence and fitness.

Women only mountain bike meetups split into intermediate no drop and beginner chill groups, emphasizing skill development, supportive group riding, and relaxed pacing on singletrack for riders building confidence and fitness.
Women only mountain bike meetups split into intermediate no drop and beginner chill groups, emphasizing skill development, supportive group riding, and relaxed pacing on singletrack for riders building confidence and fitness.