MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH!
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Below is a list of some of the great events going on throughout Columbus during Bike Month -- whether you're young or old, beginner or experienced bicyclist, let's ride!
If you have an event that you would like added to this list, please send an email to [email protected]
BLESSING OF THE BICYCLES
SUNDAY APRIL 29, 10:30-11:30 AM
Start Bike Month off with an
interfaith "Blessing of the Bicycles" ceremony, a celebration of our
diverse cycling community and of our various experiences with bicycles. Regardless
your religious affiliation, you'll find something here to inspire you and
rejuvenate your soul.
More info: https://www.yaybikes.com/calendar/2017/9/10/blessing-of-the-bicycles
BIKE TO HELP THEM BREATHE
SATURDAY MAY 5, 8:00AM
Join the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio for their second bike ride fundraiser.
The ride will start at the
Livingston United Methodist Church downtown. All proceeds will go to
purchase inhalers and breathing medicine for their low-income patients. The 50-mile trek will start at 7:30 a.m. The 8- and 25-mile riders will depart at 8:00 a.m.
More info: https://charitablepharmacy.org/rxriders
PINCHFLAT POSTER SHOW
SATURDAY
MAY 5, NOON-11PM
A Columbus original, Pinchflat: Bike Poster Blowout is a bike poster
event that showcases local artists through gallery exhibitions & community
events during the month of May.
More info: http://pinchflatohio.com/
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
WEDNESDAY
MAY 9
Thousands of students, families, community partners, and elected officials around the country will celebrate the benefits of biking and walking to school during National Bike to School Day.
Learn more at http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
BIKES 4 ALL PEOPLE EXPANSION OPEN HOUSE & RIDE
THURSDAY MAY 10, 5PM-8PM
Celebrate the long-awaited expansion of Bikes 4 All People with food, fun, prizes and a bike ride. Open House from 5-7 pm followed by a South Side Slow Roll Ride from 7-8 pm.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/417489622029360
BIKE THE BREWERIES
SATURDAY MAY 12, 8AM-3PM
This scenic bike tour is approximately 16 miles and makes stops at twelve Columbus breweries for a brief tour and beer samples. There are three start times: 8:00AM, 8:30AM, and 9:00AM. This year's charities include The Childhood League, American Diabetes Association, and the Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-the-breweries-tickets-33989228698
YEAR OF YAY! THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC
SATURDAY
MAY 12, 10AM-2PM
Year of Yay! is a series of 12 monthly bicycle tours that are FREE for Yay Bikes! members and first-time guests, and features a different theme each month. This month, their theme is
'The Future is Electric.' This no-drop ride is 20-ish miles but rolls at a
conversational pace and is appropriate for riders of all ages and skill levels.
More info and registration at https://www.yaybikes.com/calendar/2018/1/13/year-of-yay-wine-pyb3r-w67l5
MID-AMERICA TRAILS & GREENWAYS CONFERENCE
SUNDAY MAY 13 - WEDNESDAY MAY 16
learn from other trail experts and enthusiasts from across the region. You’ll hear the latest trends and techniques in trail development, maintenance and promotion as well as experience great field trips to explore and learn how to use your trail as a tool for economic development and active living.
More info: http://www.matag.org/
MORPC BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN COUNTS
WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 7-9AM & 11AM-1PM
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the collection of bike and pedestrian traffic data throughout the Central Ohio region.
Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4bafa92ea0fc1-spring
BIKE TO WORK DAY CELEBRATION
FRIDAY MAY 18, 8-9AM
Join hundreds of riders by biking into downtown
along one of several pre-planned routes mapped here. All routes will end at Columbus City Hall at
8:00AM for a celebration including breakfast, recognition, and announcements.
Learn more at www.columbus.gov/BikeToWorkDay2018
Register for free at https://b2wcbus2018.eventbrite.com
TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVER VALLEY (TOSRV)
SATURDAY
MAY 19 - SUNDAY MAY 20
America’s Bicycle Touring Classic - The longest running and most significant bicycle event in the history of North America. Join more than 2,000
riders on the 57th Annual Tour of the Scioto River Valley, organized by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits.
More info: http://tosrv.org/