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: Giveaway events are first-come, first-served while supplies last. Events are subject to delay or cancellation due to weather. Follow our Facebook Events (NYCDOT) for updates.
Event |
Date |
Time |
Borough |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Streets: Manhattan | Saturday, August 16 | 7am to 3pm | Manhattan | Brooklyn Bridge to Broadway and Dyckman Street |
| Summer Streets: Brooklyn | Saturday, August 23 | 7am to 3pm | Brooklyn | Eastern Parkway between Grand Army Plaza and Buffalo Avenue |
| Summer Streets: The Bronx | Saturday, August 23 | 7am to 3pm | The Bronx | Grand Concourse between East Tremont Avenue and Mosholu Parkway |
| Bike the Block: Queens | Saturday, September 13 | 11am to 3pm | Queens | 89 Avenue from Merrick Boulevard to 169 Street |
| Bike the Block: Staten Island | Sunday, September 14 | 11am to 3pm | Staten Island | Snug Harbor Road from Kissel Avenue to Richmond Terrace |
| Bike the Block: Bronx | Saturday, September 27 | 1pm to 5pm | Bronx | Jennings Street from Prospect Avenue and Louis Nine Boulevard |
| Bike the Block: Brooklyn | Saturday, October 18 | 11am to 3pm | Brooklyn | Blake Avenue from Thomas S. Boyland to Mother Gaston Boulevard |
| Bike the Block: Manhattan | Saturday, October 25 | 11am to 3pm | Manhattan | Audubon Avenue from 185 Street to 189 Street |
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.