Bike Month 2024

WHat is Bike month?

National Bike Month is celebrated during the month of May as an opportunity to showcase the advantages that come from bicycling-- both physically and mentally. Celebrating Bike Month is a unique opportunity for communities come together in educating and encouraging their residents to ride. The League of American Bicyclists officially declared "May is Bike Month" in 1956. 

Bike Month ChallEnge 

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  • Celebrate National Bike Month with the Nashville Connector for the entire month of May!
  • Track you bicycle and e-bicycle trips staring Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 31. 
  • Register through the Nashville Connector Commuter Tracker and start tracking your trips! 
    • You must join the "Bike Month Challenge" to particapte. 
REGISTER HERE

Important Dates

May 1 - WalkBike Nashville Bike to School Day 

May 5 - National Ride A Bike Day

May 8 - National Walk Bike & Roll to School Day

May 9 - Lunch and Learn with Bike Fun from 11 am to 1 pm

May 13 through 17 - National Bike to Work Week 

May 17 - National Bike to Work Day

May 18 -  Tour De Nash & Open Streets  

Events for Bike Month 2024 in Nashville 

Bike Commuting 101- Lunch and Learn 
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  • Join the Nashville Connector and KJ Garner of Bike Fun on May 9 from 11 am to 1 pm for classroom style, hands-on training to discuss how to commute by bike. 
  • This Lunch and Learn will provide an overview on bike community and have tips and tricks on how to safely get to and from your destination.
  • Free lunch is provided-- registration required. 
REGISTER HERE
Bike to Work Week Kick-Off Ride 
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  • Join the Vanderbilt community, Vanderbilt's Office of Transportation and Mobility, the Nashville Connector, and Spin for a group bike ride on May 13, 12-1pm.  
  • This ride will take place on low-speed roadways in the Music Row area, and will showcase the protected bike lanes installed on 12th Ave S.
  • The ride is open to riders of many skill levels-- but baseline bike riding proficiency is required. 
  • This is a FREE event-- for more information and registration, click here! 
REGISTER HERE
Bike to Work Day 

Join the Nashville Department of Transportation on Friday, May 17 from 7:30 - 9:00 am to celebrate National Bike to Work Day! Bike to one of the bike stops during your morning bike commute for a free cup of coffee and bikeway projects nearby!

  • Public Square Park - Stop by Public Square and receive a FREE boxed breakfast and FREE t-shirt. 
  • Chestnut/Edgehill
    • Northeast corner of 12th Ave S and Edgehill 
  • East Thompson 
    • Old Glenrose at greenway crossing
  • McFerrinPark 
    • Pedestrian Bridge landing (Marina) 
Nash Connector Sponsored Bike Ride with the Music City Dope Pedalers 
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  • Come join us for a fun-filled bike ride around Nashville with the Music City Dope Pedalers!
  • This in-person event is perfect for both beginners and experienced riders looking to explore the city on two wheels. 
  • This is a Nashville Connector sponsored event.
  • Music City Dope Pedalers is a vibrant cycling group in Nashville, started by Nate McDowell of Brassville. MCDP aims to create an approachable and fun biking community in Nashville, catering to both seasoned and new riders.
REGISTER HERE