National Bike Month is Here! How to Celebrate.
National Bike Month, established in 1956, is celebrated the entire month of May to highlight the many benefits of bicycling and to encourage more people to give it a try. Here’s how you can celebrate all month long in Denton.
Getting Started
Visit our Resources page for information about bike routes, Denton bicycle basics, group rides, local bike shops, and more. Subscribe to the Bike Denton newsletter.
Bike Month BINGO
Can you complete Denton Bike Month BINGO?
For even more challenge, sign up for the Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride and the League of American Bicyclists.
Bike Month Events and Activities
Election Day - Denton Local Elections
Saturday, May 4, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Combine your civic duty with physical activity by biking to go vote.
Women’s Mountain Biking Day
Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. - noon
Ladies are invited to join Denton Parks & Recreation staff at the Denton Mountain Bike Park.
National Ride a Bike Day
Sunday, May 5
Ride to a park, to church, to downtown, the grocery store, a friend’s house. Just #BikeThere.
Bike Month Proclamation
Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Show your support for bicycling by attending the Bike Month proclamation at the beginning of the Denton City Council meeting.
Bike to School Day
Wednesday, May 8
Grab some friends and bike to school!
Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 17
May 13-19 is Bike to Work Week and May 17 is Bike to Work Day. Try biking to work…or taking your bike on public transportation!
Positive Cycology Ride
Saturday, May 18
May is also Mental Health Awareness Month! This ride highlights the benefits of bicycling on mental health while also raising funds for The Art Room Denton. Register to ride 8, 27 or 50 miles.
