Biketober 2024

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.

Looking for the NYC Bike Map? Visit nyc.gov/bikemap. 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

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Biketober logo in yellow, orange and black. The letter o is a bike wheel.

Types of Events

  • 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 along with bike repairs and other safety resources. While supplies last.

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
Bike Lights Giveaways and Resources Tuesday, October 1 4 pm to 7 pm Manhattan 125 Street and Riverside Drive Greenway
Bike Lights Giveaways and Resources Thursday, October 3 4 pm to 7 pm Manhattan First Avenue and 35 Street
Bike Bonanza and Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution - Sponsored by Council Member Christopher Marte Saturday, October 5 11 am to 2:30 pm Manhattan Seward Park (Canal Street and Essex Street)
Bike the Block - Queens Saturday, October 5 11 am to 3 pm Queens Woodside Avenue, 72 Street to 79 Street
Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution - 30th Anniversary Tour De Bronx Sunday, October 6 8 am to 11:30 am Bronx 164 Street and Grand Concourse
Delivery Worker Outreach Monday, October 7 4 pm to 7 pm Brooklyn Bedford Avenue and Fulton Street
Bike Lights Giveaways and Resources Tuesday, October 8 4 pm to 7 pm Brooklyn Brookyln Avenue and Park Place
Delivery Worker Outreach Tuesday, October 8 4 pm to 7 pm Brooklyn Broadway and Thorton Street
Queens Waterfront Greenway Community Workshop – Section 1 – Gantry Plaza State Park to Bowery Bay Tuesday, October 8 6 pm to 8 pm Queens Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria
Delivery Worker Outreach Wednesday, October 9 4 pm to 7 pm Manhattan 14 Street and 2 Avenue
Bike Lights Giveaways and Resources Friday, October 11 4 pm to 7 pm Brooklyn Grand Army Plaza
Bike the Block - Brooklyn Saturday, October 12 11 am to 3 pm Brooklyn Blake Avenue, Thomas S Boyland Street to Mother Gaston Boulevard
Bike Lights Giveaways and Resources Tuesday, October 15 4 pm to 7 pm Queens 31 Avenue and Crescent Street
Delivery Worker Outreach Tuesday, October 15 4 pm to 7 pm Manhattan Maiden Lane and Pearl Street
Queens Waterfront Greenway Community Workshop – Section 2 – Bowery Bay to Willets Point Wednesday, October 16 6 pm to 8 pm Queens Glow Cultural Center in Flushing
Delivery Worker Outreach Friday, October 18 4 pm to 7 pm Bronx 236 East 161 Street (across from Bronx Courthouse)
Bike Bonanza with Free Helmet Fitting & Giveaway – Sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler Sunday, October 20 12 pm to 3 pm Brooklyn Montague Street Open Streets (Montague Street between Clinton Street and Henry Street)
Bike Lights Giveaways and Resources Tuesday, October 22 4 pm to 7 pm Bronx The Highbridge (University Avenue)
Queens Waterfront Greenway Community Workshop – Section 3 – Willets Point to Fort Totten Thursday, October 24 6 pm to 8 pm Queens Alley Pond Park and Environmental Center in Douglaston
Delivery Worker Outreach Friday, October 25 4 pm to 7 pm Manhattan 28 Street and Second Avenue
Bike the Block – Manhattan with Free Helmet Fitting & Giveaway Saturday, October 26 11 am to 3 pm Manhattan Audubon Avenue, 184 Street to 188 Street
Bike Lights Giveaways and Resources Tuesday, October 29 4 pm to 7 pm Staten Island South Beach
Delivery Worker Outreach Tuesday, October 29 4 pm to 7 pm Manhattan 125 Street and First Avenue
Queens Waterfront Greenway Virtual Community Workshop – All Sections Tuesday, October 29 6 pm to 8 pm   Virtual event on Zoom