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. 

• 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. 

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  

Bike Commuting 101- Lunch and Learn 

• 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. 

Bike to Work Week Kick-Off Ride 

• 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! 

Bike to Work Day