City Offers Cycling Events During National Bike Month in May

City Offers Cycling Events During National Bike Month in May

Published on May 01, 2024

To celebrate National Bike Month in May, the City encourages area cyclists to participate in a variety of cycling events and to start pedaling to improve individual and community environmental health. Riders can track their miles and find more information about the Bike Month Challenge in May at lovetoride.net.

Local cycling events this spring include the following:

National Ride a Bike Day - Sunday, May 5

Tour de Lincoln - Hosted by the Great Plains Trails Network, this free event series showcases trails in all four quadrants of the City. The four separate rides begin at 6 p.m. at the Jayne Snyder Trails Center, 228 North 21st St. For more information, visitgptn.org. The schedule is as follows:

• May 2 - Southeast Tour, 15 miles
• May 9 - Northeast Tour, 18 miles
• May 16 - Southwest Tour, 15 miles
• May 23 - Northwest Tour, 12 miles

Bike to Work Week - May 13 through 19. Events include the following:

• Discounts on food and other items - Visit lincoln.ne.gov/biketowork to take advantage of various discounts available from participating businesses and vendors.
• Bike Bingo - Looking for a fun bike related activity this month? Play Bike Bingo with your friends or family. Visit lincoln.ne.gov/biketowork to download your bingo card.
• Monday, May 13 - Between 7 and 9 a.m. visit the Telegraph Mill, 330 South 21st St., or special locations on the trail system (see the map at lincoln.ne.gov/biketowork) for free coffee and pastries.
• Friday, May 17 - Celebrate Bike to Work Day and the end of Bike To Work Week at the Wrap-up Event, 5 to 7 p.m., Jane Snyder Trails Center. There will be dessert, live music, and drinks available for purchase. This all ages, family friendly event includes a raffle with great prizes. For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov/biketowork.
• Sunday, May 19 - The Prairie to Prairie is a non-timed/non-competitive race consisting of a 5K run at Pioneers Park Nature Center on the trails, a 15 mile bike ride from the Nature Center through the park on hard surfaces and out of the park via the east entrance and along gravel roads to Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, and a 5K run through the Spring Creek Prairie. Learn more and register at lincoln.ne.gov/prairietoprairie.

Trail Trek - Sunday, June 23 at Speedway Village, 345 Speedway Circle. Join the Great Plains Trails Network on this fun, family bike ride. The event features seven routes, including a Wilderness Park group ride, ranging from 8 to 44 miles. Each participant receives a shirt, lunch, on-trail water and snacks, and more. To register or for more information, visitgptn.org.

For more information on cycling in Lincoln, visit bike.lincoln.ne.gov, or email [email protected].

Residents interested in cycling may also contact Stephanie Rouse, Transportation Planner, Planning Department, at [email protected], 402-441-6373, or Roberto Partida, Transportation Planner, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, at [email protected], 402-440-7239.

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