May is National Bike Month, a fantastic opportunity for Spokane to celebrate the joys and benefits of cycling! Throughout the month, residents can participate in various events, from organized group rides exploring our scenic trails and neighborhoods to workshops focused on bike safety and maintenance. It's a time to encourage more people to discover the fun, fitness, and environmental advantages of using bicycles for commuting, recreation, and everyday errands, fostering a stronger cycling community right here in Spokane.
For May Bike Everywhere, the Spokane Bicycle Club provides rides that fold biking into everyday activities and community gatherings that invite cyclists of all sorts to mingle. Rides are short and local, a good way to share enthusiasm with less-committed cycling friends and family and see what's new in biking amenities. Cyclist gatherings include a Pancake Breakfast in Riverfront Park, energizer stations, and end of month celebration party – all free.
What's Happening!
- May 1, 1:00 PM Woolgathering Bike Ride
Meet: South Hill library,3324 S. Perry South Hill library to Liberty Park library. This ride brings together several passions – knitting, biking, chatting, and noshing. Check out the library's newest offering – free yarn. If you have leftovers to share, bring them along to pass along either to the library or to each other. If you have a favorite pattern for using leftover yarn, bring it along to share. Ride 10 miles, 627 ft of climb. Leisurely pace. Optional coffee shop after-ride. Bring a lock. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 2, 6 PM First Friday Gallery to Gallery Ride
Meet: Riverfront Park, next to Rotary Fountain. Use our bikes (and enjoy a growing number of bike lanes and bike racks) to visit galleries in and adjacent to downtown. A chance to chat with local artists. Bring a lock. About 5 miles. Leisurely pace. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 4, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Bloomsday Bike Corral
Location: Riverfront Park, Big Red Wagon Meadow The Spokane Bicycle Club offers a bike corral for Bloomies. The Club is providing secure, attended FREE bike parking for anyone who would like to bike to the start of the race. Riders are welcome to leave warmup clothes, picnic baskets, etc. with their bikes. We’ll take care of it all. If you like, bring a lock for added protection. NEW: WheelSport mechanic will be on hand to provide (if you choose) a mini-tune-up. Note: Bags are subject to security inspection before being accepted into the corral. Bloomsday Corral - May 6, 6 PM Children of the Sun Ride
Meet: Columbia Ave & Market at trailhead Ride south on new COS Trail, also on the Indiana Ave protected bike plan. Washington State Dept of Transportation staff will be on the ride to discuss details of the planned extension of the Trail to the Spokane River and beyond. 7 miles. A helmet is required on the ride. Children of the Sun details - May 7, 6:00 PM Latah Creek Trail Ride - May 9, 6:00 PM Ride Latah Creek paths
Meet: Sandifur Bridge parking lot, off Clarke St. Explore Latah Creek paths, Highbridge Park, quaint Vinegar Flats neighborhood. Ride on dirt through Highbridge Park, next to Hangman Creek. We'll talk about trail plans for the area. Plan on about 2 hours of entertaining exploration. 5.5 miles. Pace: Leisurely. Bike/pe d trail Trail plan (we'll only be riding part of this) Helmet required on ride. - May 10, 10:00 AM Ebike Demo and Ride
Meet: WheelSport South, 3020 S. Grand. Wheelsport South will host an introduction and demo day. Hear “why hills don’t matter anymore”. Bike ride at 11:00 am. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 11, 1 PM Mothers Day Bike Ride & Tea Party
Meet: Riverfront Park, next to the Rotary Fountain Ride Centennial Trail, quiet streets, Riverfront Park paths and bridges, then stop at Central library's meeting room for tea, snacks, maybe even book-browsing. Bring a lock – Free bike parking available in the library basement parking. A helmet is required on the ride. - National Bike to Work Week is May 12-18th
- May 12, 7-9 AM Pancake Breakfast in Riverfront Park
Location: Riverfront Park, North Picnic Shelter (east of Howard Promenade and south of Ice Age Floods playground). Roast House brings the coffee. Spokane Bicycle Club provides the blueberry pancakes. Mingle with other cycling enthusiasts. City planners will be there to discuss upcoming cycling projects. State Senator Marcus Riccelli will drop in to talk about funding for bike amenities FREE. - May 13, 6 PM - Five Park Ride
Meet: Corbin Park, N Howard and Waverly Place Spokane is blessed with lots of parks. The ride travels by several, with stops and walks at Drumheller Springs, hoping to catch the camas bloom. 11 miles, 368 ft of climb. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 14, 7:30 AM Ride with Mayor Lisa Brown
Meet: West Central Community Center 1603 N. Belt St. Ride west central, Kendall Yards, Riverfront Park to City Hall. Treats & chat at end. Treats & chat at end. The state bike education coordinator will be joining us as well. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 16, 7-9 AM National Bike to Work Day
Energizer Stations: Celebrate the day by biking to work, grabbing free snacks, coffee at energizer stations around town. at various locations around town. Grab snacks, coffee, and other goodies at energizer stations hosted by cities, businesses, non-profits, and cycling clubs around the city. Energizer Station: List - May 17, 10:00 am Ebike Demo Day
Meet: North Division Bikes - HILLYARD location Staff from the new Hillyard Bicycle store at 5002 N. Market will host an intro to e-bikes and an e-bike demo. Try out different styles of e-bikes. At 11:00 am, the Spokane Bicycle Club will lead the ride on Children of the Sun Trail. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 18, Noon Bike Tour of Historic Hillyard
Meet: Olympic and Market, site of new N. Division Bike Shop Spokane Historic Preservation Specialist Logan Camporeale will lead us on a tour of historic buildings in this former railroad enclave. Leisurely pace. Expect to spend a couple of hours on the tour. A helmet is required on the ride. Spokane Historic Preservation Office - May 19, 6:30 PM Spokane Bicycle Club Meeting
Location: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Meet a 300-strong cycling group that has been in Spokane for more than 50 years. Lawyer Stacie Bain will talk about legal issues from a cyclist's perspective. All welcome - May 20 Spokane Bicycle Advisory Board Mobile Meeting
Ride with this knowledgeable volunteer board as they survey a neighborhood's bike needs. The ride will be on the near north side of Spokane, in the area of Elm, Garland, and Post. After the ride, the City will be hosting a pizza meal at David's Pizza. This ride is being led by the Spokane Bicycle Advisory board (BAB). NOT the Spokane Bicycle Club. All welcome. Learn more about Spokane's BAB here: - May 21, 6:00 pm SpokaneScape Garden Tour
Meet: Rockwood Market, 726 E 43rd Ave Southside bike ride focusing on gardens that have converted to drought tolerant plants. Waterwise Spokane staff will be along on the ride. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 24, 9. 9:30, 10 am Choose Your Own Pace & Distance Ride
Meet: Olmsted Park, W. Summit Parkway & Nettleton Many options from 11 miles at leisurely pace to 39 miles riding briskly. A helmet is required on rides. - May 24, 1 pm Spokane River Roll
Riverkeepers and 350Spokane offer a 7-mile ride along the Spokane River. Stops along the way to discuss River issues. Meet: Riverwalk Overflow Parking Lot, 716 N Superior St, Spokane, WA 99202 - May 27, 6 PM Southside Natural Areas, Dirt Paths Ride
Meet: Hazel's Creek, 42nd Ave & Ray St. Tour five little-known natural areas on the southside, plus Ben Burr Trail (south end). Hey- find some dirt trail riding, right in the City. 9 miles. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 28, 6 PM Scale House Market Ride
Visit Liberty Park. Ben Burr Trail, Underhill Park, Conservation District headquarters, site of a new year-round public market. 8.5 miles. 384 ft of climb. A helmet is required on the ride. - May 30, 5-7 PM Bike Everywhere Wrap-up party
Meet: Manito Park – north gazebo, close to 17th & Grand Pizza, dessert and drinks provided. Share stories about how the cycling month has gone. Be there to win door prizes! All May bike riders are welcome– utility riders, racers, recreational riders, parents coaching their kids' biking (a special blessing on folks who are training up the next generation of cyclists). - May 31. 8:00 AM Roast House Coffee Shop Ride
Long-time cyclist supporter Roast House offers a monthly coffee roaster to coffee shop rides. Roast House link here:
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Resources
STA Routes & Schedules - Riding the bus is easy and convenient. Find the route and schedule that works best for you.
STA Public Rideshare Info - Why put miles on your personal car, when you can put them on a STA owned van?
STA Park and Ride Lots - Don't live near a bus stop, go to the nearest park and ride and catch the bus.
Bike Map provided by Spokane Regional Transportation Council
CommuteFinderNW - find a carpool partner or join a vanpool
Telework - find out more and how to get a telework program started