Celebrate Bike Month in May!
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 to come together in educating and encouraging their residents to ride. The League of American Bicyclists officially declared "May is Bike Month" in 1956.
The Nashville Connector celebrates Bike Month in May to celebrate biking as a mode of transportation, as recreation, and as an essential to our well-being everyday lives. The Nashville Connector is encouraging Nashville & Davidson county to find ways to celebrate biking every day in May!
Bike Month ChallEnge
Celebrate National Bike Month with the Nashville Connector for the entire month of May
- Track your bicycle and e-bicycle trips starting Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 31.
- Register through the Nashville Connector Commuter Tracker and start tracking your trips.
- You must join the "Bike Month Challenge" to participate.
Important Dates
Wednesday, May 6 - National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
Saturday, May 9 - Oasis Bike Workshop Yard Sale with Bike Fun
Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15 - National Bike-to-Work Week
Saturday, May 16 - Tour De Nash 2026 & Open Streets Downtown
Monday, May 18 - Friday, May 22 - Nashville Bike-to-Work Week
Wednesday, May 20 – Bike Scootin' Boogie Group Bike Ride with Bike Fun
Friday, May 22 - Nashville Bike-to-Work or Anywhere Day, Ten Minute Tune Ups with Bike Fun
Thursday, May 28 – Chains, Train(s), No Automobiles x2
Thursday, June 4 - CMA-Fest Group Bike Ride with Bike Fun
Events for Bike Month 2026 in Nashville
Bike to School Day - Wednesday, May 6
The Nashville Connector team will join Walk Bike Nashville to support Bike to School Day at Napier Elementary School.
Tour De Nash - Saturday, May 16
Join Walk Bike Nashville, the Nashville Connector, Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, and a myriad of other sponsors and community partners on Saturday, May 16 for the 22nd Annual Tour De Nash, presented by LDA Engineering.
Take a 5 mile City Tour, 25 mile Local Tour or 45 mile Grand Tour!
Tour de Nash is a ride, not a race, providing a casual and fun opportunity to explore the city’s bikeways, neighborhoods, and greenways with a whole community of friendly bicycle riders. The non-competitive spirit of this event is conducive to a “party-pace”--a leisurely pace that promotes conversation with fellow riders and encourages stops at destinations and rest stops along the way.
Bike Scootin' Boogie Bike Month Group Bike Ride - Wednesday, May 20
Celebrate Bike Month with the Nashville Connector and Bike Fun on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. - join us for a FREE lunch time group bike ride - and we provide the lunch!
Our 90-min group roll starts at Public Square Park near Union St., leaving at 11:35 a.m. From Public Square Park, we'll be checking out the preparation for CMA Fest and specific intersecting bikeway projects. We will roll around Bridgestone Arena, up Demonbreun into the Midtown, Music Row and Vanderbilt areas, then towards Church St./Athena and back downtown.
Pre-registration is required. Box lunches will be provided. *B-Cycle bike provided upon request in registration.
Questions? Reach out to Nashville Connector at NashConnector@Nashville.gov
Nashville Bike Anywhere Day - Friday, May 22
Join the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and Nashville Connector on Friday, May 22 from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. to celebrate Nashville Bike to Work (or Anywhere) Day!
We will be set up at Riverfront Station during your morning bike commute with complimentary breakfast (available on a first come, first serve basis), snacks, swag, and a free cup of coffee!
Chains, Train(s), No Automobiles - Thursday, May 28
Join the Nashville Connector, WeGo Public Transit, and Bike Fun on Thursday, May 28 at 4 p.m. for a bike-docking demonstration, with hands-on training on how to board a bus with your bike!
Meet at Riverfront Station and learn how you can use public transit to expand your biking range!
We'll teach you how to communicate with the bus operator before your bus ride, exactly how to secure your bike on the bus, and what to do when your ride is over. Plus, find out how to board your bike on the WeGo Star train so you can explore that option as well!
In addition to hands-on demonstrations, we'll have:
- Samples of bike commuting equipment & clothing
- Opportunities to learn about Tennessee and Nashville-specific bike law
- Expert recommendations on finding/planning low stress bike routes
Pre-registration is required, but this experiential learning activity is FREE and you don't have to bring a bike! Stop by after work and practice with one of our bikes.
Questions? Reach out to Nashville Connector at NashConnector@Nashville.gov
Join the Nashville Connector and Bike Fun on Thursday, June 4 at 11:30 a.m. for a group bike ride to check out the CMA-Festival!
Our 90-min group roll starts at Public Square Park near Union St., leaving at 11:35 a.m. From Public Square Park, we'll be checking out the preparation for CMA Fest and specific intersecting bikeway projects. We will roll around Bridgestone Arena, up Demonbreun into the Midtown, Music Row and Vanderbilt areas, then towards Church St./Athena and back downtown.
Pre-registration is required. Box lunches will be provided. *B-Cycle bike provided upon request in registration.
Questions? Reach out to Nashville Connector at NashConnector@Nashville.gov