Bike Events
Each spring and fall, NYC DOT celebrates cycling by hosting events for Bike Month (May) and Biketober (October).
We also publish self-guided rides to showcase our city's growing bike network, community amenities, and featured destinations. Whether you're going on a self-guided ride, riding through a park, or planning your commute on two wheels, brush up on safe cycling tips. Looking for the NYC Bike Map? Visit nyc.gov/bikemap.
Calendar
Find a list of free events below and learn more about each type of event at the bottom of the page. For more cycling updates subscribe to our NYCycles newsletter, and follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram!
*Please note: This calendar is updated once a month. Events are subject to delay or cancellation due to weather. Follow @nyc_dot on X for up-to-date information about events.
Event |
Date |
Time |
Borough |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Light Giveaway | Thursday, May 1 | 4pm to 7pm | Staten Island | Midland Beach (880 Father Capodanno Boulevard) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Shaun Abreu | Saturday, May 3 | 10am to 1:30pm | Manhattan | Cathedral of St. John the Divine (Amsterdam Avenue between West 112 Street and West 113 Street) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Inna Vernikov | Sunday, May 4 | 11am to 2:30pm | Brooklyn | Kelly Park Playground (East 16 Street and Moore Place or Avenue S) |
| Bike Light Giveaway with Pineapple Ride | Monday, May 5 | 4pm to 7pm | Brooklyn | 9100 Bay Parkway |
| Delivery Worker Outreach | Tuesday, May 6 | 4pm to 7pm | Manhattan | Broadway (West 170 Street and West 171 Street) |
| Bike Light Giveaway | Wednesday, May 7 | 4pm to 7pm | Manhattan | 29 Street Greenway |
| Delivery Worker Outreach | Thursday, May 8 | 4pm to 7pm | Manhattan | East 30 Street and Second Avenue |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino | Saturday, May 10 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Crocheron Park (33 Avenue and 215 Place) |
| Bike Ligh Giveaway | Monday, May 12 | 4pm to 7pm | Bronx | Van Cortland Park Greenway (Golf Course) |
| Delivery Worker Outreach | Tuesday, May 13 | 4pm to 7pm | Bronx | Bay Plaza (Bartow Avenue & Co-op City Boulevard) |
| Bike Light Giveaway | Wednesday, May 14 | 4pm to 7pm | Bronx | Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Boulevard) |
| Delivery Worker Outreach | Thursday, May 15 | 4pm to 7pm | Bronx | West 238 Street and Broadway |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Robert Holden | Saturday, May 17 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Juniper Valley Park (Juniper Boulevard South and 75 Street) |
| Bike Bonanza Sponsored by Council Member Gale Brewer | Sunday, May 18 | 11am to 2:30pm | Manhattan | Tecumseh Playground (West 78 Street and Amsterdam Avenue) |
| Bike Light Giveaway | Monday, May 19 | 4pm to 7pm | Brooklyn | Prospect Park (Flatbush Avenue and Grand Army Plaza) |
| Delivery Worker Outreach | Tuesday, May 20 | 4pm to 7pm | Brooklyn | Myrtle Avenue and Broadway |
| Bike Light Giveaway | Wednesday, May 21 | 4pm to 7pm | Manhattan | Delancey Street and Allen Street |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz | Friday, May 23 | 4pm to 7pm | Bronx | Spuyten Duyvil Playground (660 West 235 Street) |
| Bike Light Giveaway | Tuesday, May 27 | 4pm to 7pm | Queens | Alley Pond Park (77 Avenue and 220 Street) |
| Delivery Worker Outreach | Wednesday, May 28 | 4pm to 7pm | Queens | Roosevelt Avenue (Union Street and College Point Boulevard) |
| Delivery Worker Outreach | Wednesday, May 28 | 4pm to 7pm | Staten Island | Victory Boulevard (St Marks Place and Fremont Street) |
| Bike Light Giveaway | Friday, May 30 | 4pm to 7pm | Queens | 34 Avenue, between 93 Street and Junction Boulevard |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Susan Zhuang | Saturday, May 31 | 11am to 2:30pm | Brooklyn | Seth Low Playground (West 12 Street between Bay Parkway and Avenue P) |
Types of Events
- Helmet Fittings & Distribution – NYC DOT partners with organizations and council members to host free helmet fitting events across the city. NYC has provided over 350,000 free bicycle helmets to New Yorkers.
- Bike Bonanza – Free, fun activities for the whole family, including helmet fittings and distribution, children's bike upgrades, learn to ride classes for kids, and more.
- Delivery Worker Outreach – Free information and safety equipment including helmets and safety vests for delivery workers.
- Bike Lights Giveaways – Pop-up bike lights giveaways and other safety resources. While supplies last.
- Bike the Block – Bike the Block events feature tips for safe riding, bike repair, rules of the road, group bike rides, giveaways, and cultural programming.