May is National Bike Month

Celebrating Bike Month 2025

News Published 3/27/2025 Updated 3/27/2025

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 9
Pullen Park
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Visit Pullen Park on Friday, May 9 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 event. We hope to see you there!

Vendors include:
•    AAA of the Carolinas - Free bike helmets
•    The Bicycle Chain – Free e-bike demo rides
•    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!

National Bike & Roll To School

Wednesday, May 7

National Bike & Roll to School is May 8! Our friends at 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 to Work Day Pit Stops

Thursday, May 15
Morning session 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.; afternoon session 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ride to one or more pit stops on Thursday, May 15 for bike swag, snacks, and fun! If your business is interested in having a pit stop location, please fill out this form.