National Bike Month in May
See you next year for more bike month FUN!
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities around the United States. National Bike Month provides communities the chance to highlight the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more residents to give biking a try.
Bike Month Activities
| National Ride a Bike Day | May 1 |
| Bike and Roll to School Day | May 4 |
| Bike to Work Week | May 16-22 |
| Bike to Work day | May 20 |
| Bike Bingo | May 1-31 |
| Carver Safety and Bike Rodeo | May 21 |
| Chaska Community Bike Ride | May 24 |
Chaska Community Bike Ride
Tuesday, May 24th from 6-8:30 p.m.
Register for the Community Bike Ride!
This free, family-friendly ride will include an 8-mile loop, starting and ending at Lions Park. There will be one water stop, along with a pit stop at Athletic Park. Riders can turn around at any point if they do not wish to ride the entire route. Helmets required for all riders. Snacks, waters, and recreational activities provided at Lions Park after the ride.
Printable Map (PDF)
Parking
Options for parking include the Lions Park Dog Park, parking lot, or Ravoux Road. There are no shuttle services.
Registration
This event is a free event, but registration is required. Register by Wednesday, May 18th at 10 a.m.
Sign up for the Community Bike Ride!
Don't have a bike?
Eastern Carver County School Community Education has sponsored a rentable bike fleet for this event. Medium to large bikes will be available at the event. Please register for the event to use one of the bikes for the ride.
Interested in volunteering for this event? View the available volunteer opportunities and sign-up for a time slot! Questions or special requests please reach out to Alyssa Trumbower at 952-227-7742 or by email at atrumbower@chaskamn.com.
Bike Bingo
This activity is presented by the League of American Bicyclists. Download the Bike Bingo Card (PDF) to get started!
Share a picture of you and your completed card on social media and tag our Facebook or Instagram to win a prize.
Celebrate on Social Media
Follow the city on Facebook and @chaskaparksandrec on Instagram and use the hashtags #BikeThere and #ChaskaBikeMonth to let us know how you’re celebrating. Tag us in a photo of your favorite trail and tell us why you love to bike.
Sidewalk, Trail, and Driveway Chalk Art
Add color to places you love biking by creating your own chalk art on the sidewalks, trails, or your driveway. Post photos on social media and tag us to share inspiration with your community. Remember to use the #ChaskaBikeMonth too!
