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.
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.
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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.
Bike Lights Giveaways
Pop-up bike lights giveaways. Giveaways will take place at popular bike locations throughout May.
Bike the Block
Bike the Block events feature tips for safe riding, bike law education, group rides, free bike repairs, and cultural programming.
Delivery Worker Seminar
Ten-minute on-the-street session about safe riding and legal e-bike operation for delivery workers.
Get Pumped! Station
Free bike safety check pop-ups with bike mechanics on-site checking tires, brakes, and chains. Events may align with light or helmet giveaways.
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.
Calendar
Please note: This calendar is updated once a month. Events are subject to delay or cancellation due to weather. Follow @nyc_dot on Twitter for up-to-date information about events.
Event |
Date |
Time |
Borough |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution - Sponsored by Council Member Pierina Sanchez | Wednesday, September 4 | 2 pm to 5:30 pm | Bronx | Fort Four Playground (2895 Reservoir Avenue) |
| Bike the Block - Queens | Saturday, September 7 | 11 am to 3 pm | Queens | 89 Avenue, Merrick Boulevard to 169 Street |
| Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution - Sponsored by Council Member Lynn Schulman | Saturday, September 14 | 11 am to 2:30 pm | Queens | Russell Sage Playground (68-98 Booth Street) |
| Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution - Sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson | Saturday, September 21 | 11 am to 2:30 pm | Brooklyn | Fort Greene Park (Myrtle Avenue and North Portland Avenue) |
| Bike the Block - Bronx | Saturday, September 28 | 11 am to 3 pm | Bronx | Bronx River Avenue, 172 Street to 174 Street |
| Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution - Sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin | Saturday, September 28 | 11 am to 2:30 pm | Manhattan | St. Catherine’s Park (1245 First Avenue) |
| Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution - Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala | Sunday, September 29 | 12 pm to 3:30 pm | Manhattan | Party on Park (East 115 Street, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue) |
| Bike the Block - Queens | Saturday, October 5 | 11 am to 3 pm | Queens | Woodside Avenue, 72 Street to 79 Street |
| Bike the Block - Brooklyn | Saturday, October 12 | 11 am to 3 pm | Brooklyn | Blake Avenue, Thomas S Boyland Street to Mother Gaston Boulevard |
| Bike the Block - Manhattan | Saturday, October 26 | 11 am to 3 pm | Manhattan | Audubon Avenue, 184 Street to 188 Street |
