Bay State Bike Month is a great time to hop on your bicycle, feel the wind in your hair, and pedal your way to joy! Whether you’re commuting, exploring scenic routes, or just enjoying a leisurely ride, this day encourages everyone to embrace the freedom and benefits of cycling. There are events all over the Pioneer Valley, so grab your helmet, inflate those tires, and let’s roll!
Remember, biking isn’t just about getting from point A to B; it’s about connecting with the world around you, staying active, and contributing to a healthier planet. 40% of all trips in the Pioneer Valley are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get around. Have a happy ride.
Interested in Planning Bike Month Activities in Your Community?
MassBike has some resources to help you get started with in-depth resources for four popular bike-friendly events to help you plan events for your community
Check out our Events Calendar to find bicycling events happening in your community. Everyone is welcome to submit their bike-friendly events to the calendar.
Events For Everyone in the Pioneer Valley
Saturday, April 27, at 8:00 AM
Westfield Earth Day Clean-Up: by the Westfield Conservation Department
Clean-up will begin at Mount Moriah Lodge located at 72 Broad Street. Breakfast items/coffee. Hot dogs and hamburgers at the Lodge at noon for volunteers. Pre-registration is encouraged to select a preferred clean-up location by going to https://forms.office.com/g/YqbnAapV5p or by calling (413) 572-6281.
Saturday, April 27, at 9:00 AM
Northampton: City-wide trail cleanup
Join friends and neighbors on the annual cleanup along the bike path network. Trim brush, pick up litter, and generally spruce up the trails. RSVP soon at info@fntrails.org to be assigned to a captain’s section of our 11 miles of shared trails.
Monday, April 29, at 06:00- 7:00 PM
Northampton: Bike Commuting 101
This interactive workshop is for those interested in bike commuting or who want a refresher. Get your bike ready to roll and learn what to wear, the gear, and how to plan your route. The workshop is a classroom session–you do not need your bike. Masks are appreciated. More information on this event at the Forbes Library in Northampton.
Wednesday, May 1
Massachusetts Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day: Safe Routes to School
This flagship event celebrates active transportation by jumpstarting walking and biking to school in the community. Schools can learn more about participating, register, or request promotional materials by reaching out to their Safe Routes to School Outreach Coordinator.
Saturdays in May! May 04, 11, 18, 25th at 09:00 AM
Westfield: Bike to Chrissy G’s Bakery for Discounts!
Every Saturday in May, ride your bike to Chrissy G’s Bakery in downtown Westfield and earn a 10% discount. 124 Elm Street.
Sunday, May 05, at 09:00 AM
Easthampton: Invasive clean-up along the Manhan
Invasive plant removal along the bikepath as part of Citywide Cleanup.
Easthampton Feed along the Manhan Rail Trail, 18 Mechanic Street.
Easthampton Citywide Cleanup 2024 — Signup Sheet | SignUp.com
Whately: AMC Western MA: Intro to Recreational Road Cycling – Whately
For people new to outdoor recreational group cycling. Trip is 15 mostly flat miles of relaxed, group riding (9-11 mph average). Group safety and basic instruction will be reviewed. Build confidence,, ensure take care of your bicycle and prepare for more challenging rides.
Register (required) Here AMC Trip Policy
Monday, May 13th
Westfield: Groundbreaking for the Westfield Levee Multi-use Trail
Join MassDOT, Mayor McCabe and the Friends of the Columbia Greenway in celebrating construction of the Westfield River Levee trail. This scenic two-mile trail will preserve scenic river vistas while providing safe access to the new Franklin Street Elementary School.
Monday, May 13, at 05:00 PM
Join Mayor Garcia and the Holyoke Bike Ped Committee for a bike ride around downtown to view the murals in Beyond Walls! The 45-minute ride will begin at Holyoke City Hall
(536 Dwight St.) and end at Fame Lounge/Eatery.
Monday – Sunday; May 13th – 19th
Bike to Work Week
If this is your first time riding to work, no problem! You’ll quickly discover that biking to work is fun and a great way to clear your head to and from work – in addition to saving money on gas and shrinking that carbon footprint (and waste line). Who knows? You might even get to work faster by biking than you ever did by car.
Tuesday, May 14, at 08:00 AM
Greenfield: Franklin County 2024 Bike Breakfast
Celebrate with the Franklin Regional Council of Governments and the Franklin Regional Transit Authority at the John W. Olver Transit Center for the annual Franklin County Bike Breakfast. Coffee and light breakfast items. Learn about the work being done in Franklin County around bicycling!
Tuesday, May 14, at 05:00 PM
Northampton: Bike Repair Clinic
Need a simple fix for your bike? Have a question about a more complicated bike issue? Join the Bikes for All mechanics and other cyclists for this free repair clinic on the Forbes Library Lawn.
Wednesday, May 15, at 7:30 AM
Northampton: Community Bike Breakfast
Celebrate the 25th year of Bike to Work Week activities in Northampton at our Community Bike Breakfast. Enjoy free refreshments with your new and old friends while browsing the tables of area cycling groups. A short speaker program and the city’s proclamation of Bike to Work Week are some of the highlights.
Pulaski Park, 240 Main Street, Northampton
Thursday, May 16, at 06:00 PM
Celebrate Bike to Work Week on this family-friendly ride with other cyclists. The party leaves Pulaski Park @ 6 pm. Bring your friends. Decorate your bikes. Be prepared to meet new folks and make some joyful noise as we celebrate the fun of moving outdoors on two wheels. Pulaski Park, 240 Main Street, Northampton
Friday; May 17
Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day encourages people to pedal their way to work, promoting a healthier lifestyle and reducing traffic congestion.
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM
South Deerfield: AMC Western MA: Twenty-five miles of farms and quiet roads warm up for experienced cyclists
A scenic 25-mile group ride at a moderate 12-14 mph pace through Deerfield, Whately, and Hatfield. Regrouping/stopping for a snack along the way. You will need a road bike, hybrid bike, or pedal-assist e-bike, helmet, snack, water, and tube to fix a flat.
Registration (required) opens May 6, at noon. Check this link for details!
Saturday, May 18, 8:00 AM
Springfield: World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
Bike parking valet and free tickets for cyclists. Sponsored by WalkBike Springfield with support by MassBike. Main & State Street (Downtown).
Saturday, May 18, 12 -1:00 PM
Restore your body and feel refreshed with a special yoga session for cyclists. Sanctuary Yoga Studio, third floor of Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton.
Find out more at NoHoBikeWeek.com
Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 PM
Springfield: Walk Bike Springfield’s Third Annual Mural Ride
Starting at the Seuss character mural under Rte 91 at East Columbus & State St. (parking available at the entrance to Riverfront Park). Slow/mostly flat ride to the South End, then to the North End visiting over 20 murals! Ending at Druyea Way on Worthington Street.
Wednesday, May 22 at 5:30
Westfield: Mayor’s Bike Ride 2024
Join Mayor McCabe and the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail on a bike ride through Westfield and on the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail to celebrate Bay State Bike Month! This is a family-friendly event, and helmets are recommended. Westfield City Hall, 59 Court St, Westfield, MA 01085. For weather-related updates visit www.cityofwestfield.org/CivicAlerts.
Wednesday (Bi-monthly) at 6:00 PM
Amherst: Wednesday Night Rides – Hampshire Bicycle Exchange
Night rides are bi-monthly on Wednesday. Bring your light. Expect some asphalt, some gravel, and bumpy single track. More information on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hampshirebicycle/ in Amherst on University Drive.
Use the QR code to find the Bay State Bike Month website
https://www.massbike.org/massachusetts-bike-friendly-events-calendar