Art and bicycling will be combined this weekend with the second annual Art Gallery Bike Tour, presented by Champaign Cycle. The tour starts Saturday morning at Meadowbrook Park between 10 a.m. and 12 noon (you pick your start time), and will cover 15 local galleries. The entry fee is $10, which will be donated to 40 North.
From the announcement:
Join us for an urban bicycle tour of the galleries and unique shops in Champaign-Urbana. This is a leisurely ride for which you set your start time, 10 AM to Noon, ride at your pace, stop for lunch, and visit each gallery for as long as you desire. Discover galleries that you may not know and see art of all kinds including glass, painting, fabric, and sculpture. You will also receive chances on a drawing for prizes donated by the participating galleries. Participating local restaurants will offer discounts so you can enjoy lunch on your tour or a snack at the end. Your entire $10 entry will be donated to 40 North | 88 West Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council.
Restaurants: The Great Impasta, Aroma Café, Common Ground Food Co-op, Esquire Lounge. La Gourmandise and more by the day of the event.