Bike Events
Each spring and fall, NYC DOT celebrates cycling by hosting events for Bike Month (May) and Biketober (October). Check out the calendar below to see these and other bike-friendly events hosted throughout the year.
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Calendar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa | Saturday, April 12 | 11am to 2:30pm | Manhattan | J. Hood Wright Park (West 174 Street and Fort Washington Avenue) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Keith Powers | Saturday, April 19 | 11am to 2:30pm | Manhattan | St. Vartan Park - Handball Court (Second Avenue, between East 35 Street and East 36 Street) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Erik Bottcher | Sunday, April 27 | 11am to 2:30pm | Manhattan | Chelsea Park (458 West 28 Street) |
| 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) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino | Saturday, May 10 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Crocheron Park (33 Avenue and 215 Place) |
| 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) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Gale Brewer | Sunday, May 18 | 11am to 2:30pm | Manhattan | Tecumseh Playground (West 78 Street and Amsterdam Avenue) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz | Friday, May 23 | 4pm to 7pm | Bronx | Spuyten Duyvil Playground (660 West 235 Street) |
| 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
- Donate a Bike – Join NYC DOT, Bike New York, and the Staten Island FerryHawks as we collect bikes for distribution to Staten Islanders in need. Bring used bicycles in any condition and for any aged rider. All bikes will be refurbished by Bike New York before distribution.
- 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.
- Helmet Fittings & Distribution – NYC DOT partners with organizations and council members to host free helmet fitting events across the city. NYC has provided over 300,000 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.