36th Street Racing is a group of cyclists HQ’d in NoDa, the arts district of Charlotte NC. While we generally find ourselves on the road, we’re by no means roadie snobs. Our mission is simple: Never take it too seriously. Ride bikes. Race bikes. Tell stories. Esprit de corps. Enjoy the occasional cold beverage. Share advice. Participate. Advocate. Go slow, look fast. Good times for the racing veteran as well as the first-timer.

36th Street Racing hosts and participates in regular group rides, charity rides, and races in the area. Our rides are always mixed ability. We do our best to make sure that everyone gets to ride at a pace they like and can handle, with scheduled regroup points along the designated route. Non-members are always welcome.

We ask that when you’re on the bike, be vigilant. Please use good judgement and common sense. Follow local traffic laws when riding: obey traffic lights and street signs, use hand signals, obey law enforcement, and when on narrow roads, ride in single file to allow traffic to pass.

THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS OF CYCLING (via GS Gazzetta)
1. Make your stops short and infrequent, so as not to lose your drive.
2. Eat lightly and often. Eat before you’re hungry, drink before you’re thirsty.
3. Never ride until you are so tired that you cannot eat or sleep.
4. Put on extra clothing before you’re cold, and take it off before you’re hot. Don’t be afraid of exposing your skin to the sun, air and rain.
5. Don’t drink wine, eat meat, or smoke, or at any rate while in the saddle.
6. Never rush things. Ride within yourself, particularly during the first few hours of a ride when you feel strong and are tempted to force the pace.
7. Never pedal out of vanity.

- Paul de Vivie (inventor of the first easy-to-use dérailleur)

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