2017 Bike Month Events
​You may also print out our 2017 Events Calendar Flyer.

National Bike Challenge - May 1 - September 30

The National Bike Challenge is a nationwide event uniting thousands of current bicyclists & encouraging countless new riders. It is a FREE & EASY way to challenge yourself, your colleagues, & your community to ride more while competing on a local, state, and national level. This will be an IMPORTANT tool for future consideration of cycling infrastructure in your area. Enjoy the way YOU ride while supporting local advocacy efforts. Join in and help us fill the map! 
Find out more information ​about the National Bike Challenge ​at the MBC Challenge page or at https://NationalBikeChallenge.org.

Smart Cycling Bicycle Rodeos - May 6
Union Station Train Shed

Our Smart Cycling Bicycle Rodeos  encourage and develop safe habits for all people who bike and provide safety inspections of participants' helmets and bicycles.
Time: Rodeo 1: 9:00 - 11:30am
CHILDREN'S ONLY Rodeo - Elementary and Middle School aged Children (Each child must have a parent or guardian present to register and sign waiver.)
Time: Rodeo 2: 1:30 - 4:00pm 
ADULT Rodeo for Ages 45+  (Solo or accompanied by a child/grandchild between the elementary or middle school age.)
More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/BicycleRodeos

Ride for Reading National Week - May 7- 13

Research Shows that only 1 in 300 children in poverty have age appropriate books - it is our drive, our cause to end that cycle. We collect, then donate books via bicycle to children in Title 1 Schools, educating them on the importance of literacy, and a healthy life style. Join our cause. Live our Mission!
More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/RideForReading

Ride for Reading Local Book Delivery - May 10

Over 2,000 books were donated from Better World Books for this year's Ride for Reading. We will be delivering these books by bicycle again this year with help from our River Region cyclist to Southlawn Elementary School.
​More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/RideForReading

Cyclofemme - May 13 - 14

Join us Saturday, May 13 for a relaxing 23 mile roll along rural roads just East of Montgomery. We will meet at the historic John Hall Grocery located at 15668 Vaughn Rd, Cecil, Alabama at 9AM. This will be a slow rolling, no-drop ride followed by a delicious BBQ lunch afterwards for those who can stay.
Join us this Mother's Day as we pedal together along the historical streets of downtown Montgomery and its surrounding neighbourhoods. It will be a fun filled afternoon of riding and music! As we join the worldwide CycloFemme celebration-empowering ourselves and one another- we will have the added benefit of sharing that same opportunity with girls in Africa by raising funds and awareness for World Bicycle Relief.
More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/Cyclofemme

Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 19

Join the River Region in this national campaign to help educate and inform on the health and community benefits of biking.  Hundreds of American communities have been successful in increasing bicycle commuting during this week.
More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/BikeToWork

Ride of Silence - May 17 -  7pm
Downtown Bike Corral

Participate in the National Ride of Silence to honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways in your community. The Montgomery Ride of Silence will be a slow paced, silent, no-drop ride. The route starts and finishes at the downtown Montgomery bike corral (corner of Commerce & Water St.). ​Rain date is Saturday, May 20 at 10am.
More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/RideOfSilence

Bike to Work Day - May 19

The MBC Energizer Station will be offering free coffee and snacks for your morning commute. Come out and join us!
​More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/BikeToWork

Traffic Skills 101 Class - May 30, June 1, & 3 (3 session class)
** CANCELLED ** Please watch for new class dates for Fall of 2017!

The course is designed for novice to intermediate adult cyclists who want to improve their bike handling skills and become more proficient riding in traffic. However, all skill levels can benefit from the skill drills and class discussions on safety, basic mechanical techniques, traffic situations, emergency procedures, tire changing techniques, and hazard avoidance. The course is fun, challenging, and full of "need to know" information to ride confidently in all traffic situations.
More Information: www.MgmBikeClub.org/CyclingSafetyClass
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