National Bike Month is celebrated annually in communities from coast to coast. It is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — for work, fun or fitness — and to encourage more people to try it. Raleigh's free bike month events encourage riders, novice or experienced, to enjoy all that bicycling has to offer.
Bike Bonanza
Friday, May 3
Pullen Park
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Visit Pullen Park on Friday, May 3 as we kick off Bike Month! Music, bicycle advocates, safety checks, a bike decoration station, AAA of the Carolinas and a photo booth will all be part of this free family-friendly social event.
Vendors include:
- AAA of the Carolinas - Giving away free bike helmets
- Oaks and Spokes - Bike decoration station and free bike servicing
- City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation – Learn about opportunities to get outdoors in Raleigh this spring and summer
- City of Raleigh Bicycle and Pedestrian – Learn about new bike-focused projects in Raleigh
And more!
Historic Bike Ride with RHDC
Saturday, May 4
Crank Arm Brewing
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hop on your bike for a ride into history. The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC), in partnership with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), will be hosting a bike ride that will begin and end at Crank Arm Brewing. The 6-mile route includes stops at 5 Raleigh Historic Landmarks including:
- Dr. M. T. Pope House
- Lemuel and Julia Delany House
- St. Agnes Hospital
- Mary Elizabeth Hospital
- Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Building
RHDC volunteers at each site will share a brief history of the property. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets. Limited bike rentals will be available through the Bike Library at Crank Arm. A few free Cardinal Bikeshare e-bikes will also be available. Water and restrooms are not provided along the route. QR codes to a digital route map and group bike leads & sweeps will help ensure everyone bikes safely along the route. RSVP today!
Bike to Work Day Pit Stops
Thursday, May 16
Morning session 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.; afternoon session 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ride to one or more pit stops for bike swag, snacks and fun! If your business is interested in having a Pit Stop location, fill out the form below.
Sign Up Form
Pit Stop Locations
National Bike & Roll To School
National Bike & Roll to School is Wednesday, May 8! Our friends Oaks and Spokes, in partnership with Safe Routes to School Wake County, offers FREE planning services to Raleigh schools to participate. Please reach out for help by emailing info@oakandspokes.com. Wake County Schools who register early can get free prize kits! Register today online.
Bike Month at Forest Ridge Park
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will be hosting a series of fun, engaging and educational events at Forest Ridge Park throughout May and beyond.
Bike Mural
To Be Announced!
About Raleigh Arts
Raleigh Arts is the City's hub for public art, community arts programming and organizational support for the cultural sector. Raleigh Arts also oversees the Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers and manages several exhibition spaces as well as the Municipal Art Collection. We work to ensure every resident has access to the arts and support our local creative community.
More Bike Month Events Around Raleigh!
There are so many bike-friendly events being offered during the month of May. Check out other bike events from a few of our partners!
Want to add your Bike Month event?
Register your event to be added to our full bike month events calendar.
