MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH

BIKE MONTH

There’s no better time to hop on the saddle and explore our region by bicycle! 

From national days of celebration to local events you’ll only find in the Philly region, read on to see what’s in store near you and check out the complete Bike Month events calendar.

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BIKE MONTH 2026 SIGNATURE EVENTS

NATIONAL RIDE A BIKE DAY:

Join us, The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia, and Philly Bike Action as we kickoff National Bike Month! National Ride Your Bike Day takes place on May 2nd, 2026 from 10am to 2pm along the Schuylkill River Trail, where you can enjoy a great day out on the trails with fellow cyclists. Plus, we’ll be giving away bicycle gear to riders as they ride along the trail! Giveaway and National Bike Month Tables will be at:
 
– #1 Boathouse Row/Kelly Drive and Waterworks Drive (Near Lloyd Hall and Cosmic Cafe)
– Kelly Drive and Falls Bridge
– Shamont St and Nixon St
 
We hope to see you there to kickoff National Bike Month!

Saturday, May 2nd, 1pm-4pm.

BIKE TO WORK & WHEREVER DAY:
Join Independence Blue Cross, the Bicycle Coalition, Philly Bike Train and Indego to celebrate cycling as transport! We are hosting five group rides from different parts of Philadelphia, all ending at Dilworth Plaza for coffee and a press conference focusing on the need for fair access to safe, high-quality bike lanes in our city. Let’s pedal our way to a better Philly together!
Wednesday, May 13th, 8am-10am. More info + RSVP

RIDE OF SILENCE:
Every year, for more than two decades, cyclists throughout Greater Philadelphia come together to ride silently in honor of riders killed or injured by motorists. Although bicyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of cyclists themselves. The goal of this annual, international event is to not have another ride, but to have a year with zero bicyclist deaths.
Wednesday, May 20th, 6:30pm-8pm. More info + RSVP.

HUNTING PARK HUSTLE:
Join the Bicycle Coalition for a day of family-friendly fun in Hunting Park! Experience the “Jewel of North Philly” like you’ve never seen it before — car-free! — and support our BCYC youth athletes while enjoying food, exhibition races, a community run/walk/ride, and more.
Saturday, May 30th, 8:00am-2pm. More details coming soon

AND THAT’S NOT ALL! There are plenty more rides and activities happening throughout the Region. View the full Bike Month Calendar  →

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