May is National Bike Month!
Austin joins hundreds of cities around the country celebrating National Bike Month in May, and Bike Month ATX is encouraging all Austinites to give bicycling a try. Through a month-long celebration of biking, the purpose is to promote a healthier lifestyle, reduce carbon emissions, and foster a more connected and vibrant community. Join along in spreading the joy of cycling and making Austin a more bike-friendly city all month long.
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The biggest event of the month – Bike To Work Day – will take place on Friday, May 16. Bike To Work Day is a national celebration of bicycle commuting. Ghisallo Cycling Initiative is partnering with local businesses and organizations to host “Fueling Stations'' across the city to greet, reward, and educate Bike To Work Day participants during their morning commutes. Don’t miss the central City Hall Celebration which will include City of Austin Council Members, Austin Transportation Department staff, and other guest speakers. At the end of the day, meet back up for the After Party at Central Machine Works for some live music, drink and food specials, and a chance to hang out with old friends and probably make some new ones.
BIKE MONTH EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
May 3: Bike Month Kickoff, put together by Black History Bike Ride (BHBR), Major Taylor Cycling Club of Austin (MTCC ATX), and Yellow Bike Project (YBP). Will begin with a bike ride concluding at the Carver Branch, Austin Public Library with a screening of the Black History Bike Ride documentary “Momentum: The Origin Story of Black History Bike Ride”, followed by “This Is My Moment”.
May 7: Bike to School Day, a nationally celebrated day of riding to school.
May 10: Moon Tower Ride 2025, a yearly nighttime ride visiting the remaining Moonlight Towers around Austin.
May 16: Bike To Work Day, visit morning Fueling Stations from 7-9am all across Austin. Free food, free coffee, free fun, and bikes, bikes, bikes.
May 16: Bike To Work Day After Party at Central Machine Works from 5:30-9pm. Food and drink specials, live music from A-TX Rejects, and all of your bike buddies.
May 22: TNSR: Thursday Night Social Ride, starts at Festival Beach / I-35 at 7:30pm. One of Austin's biggest weekly rides.
May 31: Yelllow Bike Turns 28! For this end of Bike Month party YBP is teaming up with 9th Street BMX for a night of wheels, nostalgia, and pure fun. Dress to impress – 80s style! Break out your neon, leg warmers, and BMX spirit!
You can find the full list of scheduled events and rides happening in Austin during Bike Month on the Bike Month ATX Calendar.
If self-paced solo or with friends is more your speed, there is a list of Self-Paced Activities available to check out as well!
And last but not least, if you need additional help to get out and about on a bike, learn more about additional resources available to you on Bike Month ATX’s Resources page.
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