Bike to Work Week Activities Kick Off This Weekend

In celebration of National Bike Month, residents are invited to participate in a variety of bike friendly activities throughout the month of May designed to encourage sustainability, cycling, enhance bike safety education, and continue growing a bike-friendly culture.

Bike to Work Week (May 10-17) offers a variety of events focused on bike education and opportunities to gather with community members who share a love for biking.

BIKE TO WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

All Week
BINGO
Visit CityofCR.com/BikeCR to print or download a BINGO card

Transit
Free rides to those who have a bike on the bus

VEO Bike Share
Use promo code BIKE2WORK25 for $5 credit

Business Discounts
Big Grove, City Walk Eatery, Craft'd, Craft'd After Dark, The District CR, Fireside Tavern, Pedalers Fork, and Pickle Palace. Find all business discount details at CityofCR.com/BikeCR

Saturday, May 10
Pedal for Pancakes | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Manhattan Pavilion at Ellis Park on Ellis Road NW by Robbins Lake and the Cedar River (west of Harbor Drive)
Free breakfast sponsored by AARP IA. Information, Games, and Social Time for all ages.

Monday, May 12
» NEW! McCloud Place Commuter Group Ride | Departing at 7:30 AM & 4:30 PM
Meet at McCloud Place Cedar Vally Nature Trail Trailhead, (across from New Pioneer Coop)
City of Cedar Rapids staff-led ride finishing at McGrath Amphitheatre (or wherever you may need to stop). Meet back at McGrath Amphitheatre at 4:30 PM for the return commute.

Tuesday, May 13
Proclamation at City Council | 12 PM
City Hall Council Chambers

» NEW! Sundown Ride | 7:15 PM
Geonetric Parking Lot | 415 12th Avenue SE
Let's shine! Headlamps, holiday lights, glow sticks, or hi-visibility clothing, no matter the method, this leisurely 30-minute ride will light up the night!

Wednesday, May 14
» NEW! Ellis Park Commuter Group Ride | Departing at 7 AM & 4:30 PM
Meet at Ellis Park pool
City of Cedar Rapids staff-led ride finishing at McGrath Amphitheatre (or wherever you may need to stop). Meet back at McGrath Amphitheatre at 4:30 PM for the return commute.

Bike to Lunch Business Challenge
Take a ride anywhere convenient for you and your coworkers.
Learn more about participating businesses at CityofCR.com/BikeCR !

Ride of Silence | 6 PM
Former Marion Library lot at 1095 6th Avenue, Marion

Thursday, May 15
Meet Me at the Market Bike Ride | 6 PM
Departs from NewBo City Market

Friday, May 16
Handlebar Happy Hour | 5 - 7 PM
The Yard, with Happy Hours at Big Grove and Pickle Palace
Prizes awarded for completed BINGO cards on a first come first serve basis, while supplies last.

Saturday, May 17
Chain Reaction Bike Hub 1-Year Anniversary Celebration and Volunteer Appreciation Event | 3 - 5 PM
Chain Reaction Bike Hub | 1010 3rd Avenue SW
Learn more, and check for weather cancellations and event updates: CityofCR.com/BikeCR.

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, June 14 | 9:30 AM
Ride the Districts Bike Ride
All are welcome to join a bike ride showcasing new and upcoming bicycle infrastructure in Cedar Rapids. This guided journey will begin and end at Cedar Lake. Register online at CityofCR.com/BikeCR.

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