National Bike Month 2024
Join us this May as we pedal our way into a month-long celebration of biking, community engagement, and the transformative power of active transportation. National Bike Month isn't just about riding—it's about coming together to embrace the joy of biking and its positive impact on our communities.
How Bike Walk Nebraska is Celebrating:
#BikeTheGoodLife Bingo Contest:
Fill out this bingo card and share photos of your adventures on social media with #BikeTheGoodLife throughout the month of May for the chance to win a packet of Bike Walk Nebraska swag!
Community Webinar, May 9th, 11:00 AM:
Join us in celebrating Bike Month as we unveil "Aunt Dottie", a first-of-its-kind interactive civic database for Nebraska's active transportation that will help you engage your family, friends, and community in bike-friendly policy, programs and infrastructure advocacy.
Bike Skills 101: Learn-to-Ride Classes
Bike Walk Nebraska's Learn-to-Ride Classes are a free, accessible curriculum for adults and older teens (ages 15+) eager to learn or re-learn biking. All the materials are provided for participants. Check out the classes being offered in May.
Community Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Join us at Filmstreams Ruth Sokolof Theatre in Omaha for a community collaboration with Heartland Bike Share for the presentation of the classic film, Bicycle Thieves, and a post-screening discussion about bikes and public transit!
Resources For Your Bike Month Celebration
Biking isn't just a mode of transportation—it's a form of advocacy. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist, a workplace commuter, or just dusting off your bike for the first time in years, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in your community.
Bike Month:
- How to Celebrate Bike Month with the Time You Have - League of American Bicyclists
- Gear Up for Bike Month at Your Business
- National Bike Month Resources & Dates
Bike to Work:
- How to Prepare for Bike to Work - League of American Bicyclists
- Bicycle Safety - NHTSA
- How to Commute Safely - League of American Bicyclists
- Tips to Make Biking to Work a Breeze - BikeRadar
Bike to School
- How Kids Can Stay Safe during Bike Month - Safe Kids Worldwide
- Safety First - Walk, Bike, & Roll to School
- How to Keep Kids Safe - Healthy Kids
Why Get Involved?
National Bike Month is more than just a series of events—it's a movement.
Events are the most accessible form of advocacy and community engagement. Bike-friendly events, such as National Bike Month celebrations, have been shown to lead to policy and environmental changes within communities.
By participating in National Bike Month, you're displaying your support for bike-friendly policies and infrastructure and the cultivation of a Nebraskan cycling community.
Events provide you with a starting point for gathering information, identifying barriers, and areas of focus. Below is a series of worksheets to help you audit your community, workplace, or campus, and make plans for events that can be the stepping stone for sustainable change.
- Worksheet: Cultivating Events & Establishing Programs for Sustainable Change
- Worksheet: Becoming a Bike-Friendly Campus in Nebraska
- Worksheet: How to Do a Bike Audit - League of American Bicyclists
Let's Ride Together!
This National Bike Month, let's come together as a community to celebrate the joy of biking, the power of active transportation, and the countless benefits it brings to our lives. Whether commuting to work, exploring your city, or enjoying a leisurely ride with friends, every pedal stroke counts. Grab your helmet, hop on your bike, and let's make May the best National Bike Month yet!
