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
Westfield Conservation Department clean-up will begin at Mount Moriah Lodge located at 72 Broad Street. Volunteers can enjoy breakfast items and coffee before grabbing supplies and heading to clean-up locations. Safety vests, gloves, grabbers, trash bags, and buckets will be provided, while supplies last. Volunteers are invited to return to the Lodge at noon for hot dogs and hamburgers. 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 09:00
Northampton: City-wide trail cleanup
Join friends and neighbors on the annual cleanup along the bikepath network. You’ll trim brush, pick up litter and generally spruce up the trails to prepare for another busy, outdoor season. 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. Come with any questions about your bike commute, and all your excitement for biking as transportation! The workshop is a classroom session–you do not need your bike. Masks are appreciated to keep the space accessible to all. More information on this event at the Forbes Library in Northampton.
Wednesday, May 1
Massachusetts Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
This Safe Routes to School flagship event is a great way to celebrate active transportation by jumpstarting walking and biking to school in the community. School can learn more about participating, register, or request promotional materials for the school by reaching out to their Safe Routes to School Outreach Coordinator.
Sunday, May 5
National Ride A Bike Day
Celebrating National Ride A Bike Day is simple: go for a ride — any ride. Try biking to the store or to meet a friend. Try biking to your next errand or to the ice cream shop. Try biking for fun or fitness, whether it’s around the block or your first fifty miler.
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 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.
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.
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 snacks/breakfast items will be provided. Come and learn about all the exciting 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 07:30 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 just some of the highlights.
Pulaski Park, 240 Main Street, Northampton
Thursday, May 16, at 06:00 PM
Northampton: May Bike Party
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
Saturday, May 19,
Springfield: World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
Bike parking valet provided by WalkBike Springfield and MassBike.
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 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
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
Wednesday (Bi-monthly) at 6:00 PM
Wednesday Night Rides – Hampshire Bicycle Exchange
Night rides 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.
MassBike Bike Month Challenges
Carry It With You Challenge: Bicycles are for recreation, transportation, and a self- powered way to haul stuff around town. If you’ve loaded panniers, a rack, or found a way to carry something by bike – we want you to show us! One winner will receive a basket from Nantucket Bike Basket Co.
Be a Bike Buddy Challenge: Bikes are better with friends! This challenge is about sharing #bikejoy with friends! One winner will receive two bike locks from Kryptonite & two Bay State Bike Month T-shirts (one for the winner & one for the bike bud).
Bike Month Ride Challenge: Looking to log your miles during May? From May 1 – 31, join MassBike’s Love to Ride Group. The challenge is to get more people riding.
| Or go on line to https://www.massbike.org/bike-month |
Visit: https://www.baystatebikemonth.org/bikemonth_challenges
