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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Sandra Ung | Thursday, June 5 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Kissena Park Playground (164 Street and Lithonia Avenue) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse | Saturday, June 7 | 11am to 2:30pm | Brooklyn | Lower Highland Playground (Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Linda Lee | Sunday, June 8 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Breininger Park (238-60 Braddock Avenue between 239 Street and 240 Street) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Julie Won | Saturday, June 14 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Torsney/Lou Lodati Playground (41-15 Skillman Avenue) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. | Saturday, June 21 | 11am to 2:30pm | Bronx | Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Boulevard) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Shahana Hanif | Sunday, June 22 | 10am to 1pm | Brooklyn | Kensington Plaza (Beverly Road between Church Avenue and 2 Street) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Francisco Moya | Saturday, June 28 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Flushing Meadows Corona Park Unisphere (Behind the Queens Museum) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Lynn Schulman | Sunday, June 29 | 11am to 2:30pm | Queens | Sobelsohn Playground (Park Lane South) |
| Helmet Fittings & Distribution Sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa | Saturday, July 12 | 11am to 2:30pm | Manhattan | J. Hood Wright Park (West 173 Street and Haven Avenue) |
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.