On Wednesday, May 14, there will be a "Cyclists' Social" at Tyler's Taproom Restaurant in the American Tobacco Complex, 324 Blackwell St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with free food and giveaways for cyclists.

On Friday, May 16, there will be a "Bike to Work Day Breakfast" at Mad Hatter's Cafe and Bake Shop, 1802 W. Main St., from 7 a.m to 9 a.m. with free food, coffee and prizes for cyclists. Mechanics from the Durham REI store will be on hand to provide free safety checks and basic adjustments to your bicycles. They will also hand out water bottles and 15 percent discount coupons.

For more information about the Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, visit www.bikewalkdurham.org.