Mosaic Realty is gearing up for its second annual Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit on Thursday, May 2, from 5-9 p.m. This free community fundraiser, open to the public and featuring light fare, beverages and exciting raffle prizes (including a car raffle), will take place at 14 downtown Asheville galleries to benefit 15 area nonprofits. And new this year: Getting to the Art Walk & Benefit just became a little easier – and a lot more fun – with Asheville on Bikes’ Bike Valet!
A leader in Asheville’s pro-pedal movement, the nonprofit Asheville on Bikes advocates for better biking and walking infrastructure in the city and the surrounding Western N.C. region. The group celebrates bike culture regularly through group rides, educational programs, and fun special events – including partnering with Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit to offer the evening’s Bike Valet. Curious to learn how you can pedal your way to the fun? Read on!
What is a Bike Valet?
Just as it sounds, a Bike Valet is like valet parking – you check in your bike and get a claim ticket. Asheville on Bikes safely holds on to your bike in the valet, where its staff will keep an eye on it while you enjoy the evening’s festivities. When you come back, simply hand in your ticket and pick up your bike. Piece of cake!
Where will the Bike Valet be located? What are the hours?
The Bike Valet will be set up at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville (intersection of Patton Avenue and Haywood Street) from the hours of 4:30pm to 10pm. The Bike Valet will be stationed adjacent to Asheville Gallery of Art, where raffle tickets and art sales will go to benefit Asheville on Bikes as its featured nonprofit.
What are the best routes to ride to the Bike Valet?
Asheville on Bikes has created a map with three suggested routes:
https://ridewithgps.com/events/308979-mosaic-art-walk-bike-valet-at-pritchard-
Can I park my bike trailer/tandem/unicycle/recumbent and e-cargo bike at the Bike Valet?
Of course! If it’s on wheels and powered by human muscles, Asheville on Bikes will park it.
Do I need to lock my bike? Will it be safe?
Asheville on Bikes’ staff will never leave the valet unattended, and no one else is allowed access to the bikes. Your bike will be in good hands!
Does it cost anything?
It’s absolutely free – always has been, always will be. Asheville on Bikes does, however, accept donations. The best way to support Asheville on Bikes is to buy a raffle ticket at the event!
How else can I support the awesome work of Asheville on Bikes at the Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit?
You can support this important nonprofit in a number of ways:
- Come visit Asheville on Bikes at Asheville Gallery of Art and enter to win its raffle basket. Proceeds directly benefit Asheville on Bikes.
- Purchase a car raffle ticket. Proceeds are split between 15 local nonprofits, including Asheville on Bikes.
- Become an Asheville on Bikes member; you can do this on May 2 at the Art Walk & Benefit, or anytime throughout the year.
- Make a donation to Asheville on Bikes.
For more information about Asheville on Bikes, visit www.ashevilleonbikes.com. And for more details about the Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit, go to www.mosaicartwalk.com.
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