May 2, 202410 Ways to Celebrate National Bike Month in Lancaster City
May has arrived and so has National Bike Month! Since 1956, May has showcased the various benefits of cycling! Whether you are cycling for fun or fitness, Lancaster City has events throughout each week for everyone to enjoy!
Ride, Roll & Stroll Launch Party Pop-Up: Bike Photo Studio and Cargo Bike Show
Friday, May 3: 5 – 8 p.m.
59 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Come on out and pose for a professional photo with your bike and enjoy browsing cargo bikes while learning how they reduce the number of cars on the road!
National Bike Day, Bike Club Bike Ride, Buffet, and Ball Game
Monday, May 5: 12:30 – 8 p.m.
Clipper Magazine Stadium, TEC Pavilion
650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA
Head over to Clipper Stadium for a 17 – 20 mile ride kickoff, then reward yourself with a baseball game and a two-hour buffet!
Smart Cycling Bicycle Safety Training
Tuesday, May 7: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Farm & Home Center
1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
Learn how to get the most out of your bike from an experienced instructor!
National Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day
Wednesday, May 8
Get your kids pumped for the day by allowing them to bike, walk or roll to school!
Bike It! Bike Share Demonstration
Thursday, May 9: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Bike Share Station at Corner of East Marion & North Christian Streets, Lancaster, PA
Stop by the bike share station to learn how to rent a bike to cruise around the city!
Use the code BIKE MONTH throughout May to receive four FREE 30-minute rentals!
Kids’ Bicycle Safety Day
Saturday, May 11: 1 – 4 p.m.
Lancaster Elks Lodge #134
219 N Duke St (Back Parking Lot, Right of Cherry St), Lancaster, PA 17602
A safe event for your child to learn all about the basics of riding a bike from wearing a helmet to making figure 8s! After they master each skill, they can enjoy snacks and a puppet show!
National Bike to Work Week
Monday, May 13 – Friday, May 17
Easily fit in that morning and afternoon workout by biking to work!
Lancaster Downtowners Rail Trail Meet Up
Wednesday, May 15: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Columbia Crossing River Trails Center (parking lot)
41 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
Ride your bike along the Northwest River Trail and then reward yourself with ice cream and/or lunch at Coffee and Cream, 101 N. Front St. across the tracks from Columbia Crossings!
Slow Ride Lancaster
Friday, May 24: 7 – 9 p.m.
Rocks along Race Ave in Buchanan Park
901 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
Ride around our fair city with people of all ages and skills!
Ride, Roll & Stroll Wrap Up Party
Friday, May 31: 5 – 9 p.m.
The Common Wheel Community Center & Shop
324 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Celebrate the end of National Bike Month with prizes and more!
