May is National Bike Month
What is National Bike Month?
May is National Bike Month--established in 1956, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. There are several key dates this month, with lots of opportunities to celebrate biking. Albuquerque has been celebrating National Bike to Work Day for over two decades.
2025
- May 4: National Ride a Bike Day
- May 7: Ride Your Bike to School Day
- May 12-18: Bike to Work Week
- May 16: Bike to Work Day
Through an extensive application and vetting process, Albuquerque is ranked as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists since 2020. Whether you’re riding for fun with friends and family, for fitness, or taking essential trips to work or shop, you are part of the movement for safer streets, connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people.
How Can You Participate in National Bike Month?
Make Every Ride Count!
Ride anywhere, anytime, and log your rides with the free Love to Ride app. Connect with local community, automatically log your rides, win prizes, and rate your routes. #MakeEveryRideCount
Are You New to Biking? Or It’s Been a Long Time?
May is a great time to get started!
The City has amazing free resources year round like our Earn-A-Bike program and in May we're offering a Bike Safety Skills class. This free one-hour class teaches cycling safety skills and class participants earn a bike safety kit containing a helmet, front and rear rechargeable bike lights, spoke reflectors, and a reflective safety vest.
Bike Safety Skills Classes at Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center
- May 7 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- May 7 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- May 14 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- May 14 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- May 21 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- May 21 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- May 28 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- May 28 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Class is limited to 15 people, all ages welcome, and registration is required. Click on the class you date and time to register to register. First time registering at play.cabq.gov and need help? Class is held at the new McKinley location at 3333 Truman St NE Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Combine the Earn-a-Bike class and the Bike Safety Skills class to get started biking with everything you need!
Commit to Ride and Enter to Win!
Make a commitment to ride your bike in May—for the love of your physical and mental health, increased financial savings, and a reduced carbon footprint. Need additional motivation? Lucky winners will be drawn in a raffle at the end of May.
Look how many of your fellow cyclists have already signed up! (count is updated on Tuesdays and Fridays)
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Participate in Bike to Work Day! Friday, May 16, 2025
Ride to work, school, or anywhere this day and visit one of the 16 pop-up cycle stops on Friday and 1 pop-up cycle stop on Thursday, May 15. Pop-ups are staffed by our incredible volunteers and we’ll be distributing bike safety gear, resource information, and the opportunity to give input on an annual bike survey. There’s even a chance to enter for a raffle prize! Here’s a list and map of pop-up locations, times, and if a particular pop-up has an additional offering.
| Date | Time | Location Name | Address | Community Partner/s | Special Offering |
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| Thursday, May 15 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Ted Hobbs Park |
Corner of Innovation Pkwy SE & Blue Halo Way SE |
Sandia National Labs | TBD |
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Friday, May 16 |
7:00 am to 9:30 am | Van Buren Middle School |
Southeast Corner of Southern Ave & Louisiana Blvd |
CiQlovía, Van Buren Middle School | CiQlovia Information and CiQlovia T-shirts |
| Friday, May 16 | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm | International District Public Library | 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 | Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library |
Look For Me Safety Program Gear |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | UNM North Campus |
North Diversion Channel Trail & Tucker Ave NE |
University of New Mexico | UNM 5K Commuter Club Information |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Al Hurricane Pavilion @ Civic Plaza |
301 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 |
CNM & FUSE Makerspace | CABQ Public Art Trading Cards and GalleryONE open early |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Rio Grande Park (formally Kit Carson Park) | Corner of Alcalde Pl & Tingley Dr. SW | PNM & Kickstand Cycles | PNM e-Bike Discount Information, Snacks, Swag, and e-Bike Demos |
| Friday, May 16 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am |
ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach |
1800 Tingley Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 | ABQ BioPark | Native Garden Information and Native Wildflower Seed Packets |
| Friday, May 16 | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm | Explora Science Center | 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 | Explora Science Center |
Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center Bike Repair Pop-up Clinic |
| Friday, May 16 |
7:00 am to 9:00 am |
Paseo del Bosque Trail & I-40 (Gail Ryba Bridge) | 35.106573, -106.690729 | BikeABQ | BikeABQ Information, Keychains, and Buttons |
| Friday, May 16 | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Central & Unser Public Library |
8081 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 | Albuquerque Bernalillo County Public Library |
Look For Me Safety Program Information and Gear |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am |
Pueblo Montaño Trailhead |
Montaño Rd & Mirandela St | CABQ Sustainability Office Information and Swag, CABQ Community Planning Area Information | |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | North Diversion Channel Trail & Tucker Ave NE | 35.091881, -106.623362 | Canteen Brewhouse & BikeWorks ABQ |
Bike Adjustments with BikeWorks ABQ |
| Friday, May 16 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Palo Duro Senior Center | 5221 Palo Duro Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 |
CABQ Senior Center Membership and Services Information |
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| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm | Uptown Transit Center |
2121 Indiana St NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 |
ABQ Ride Information and Swag |
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| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Journal Center Station: Edith & El Pueblo | 101 El Pueblo Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 | RioMetro |
RioMetro Bike Locker Information and Swag |
| Friday, May 16 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center |
7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 |
CABQ Multigen Center Membership Information and Program Guide | |
| Friday, May 16 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | Tramway Trail at Montgomery Blvd |
Southeast corner of Montgomery Blvd & Tramway Blvd |
ABQ Ride Information and Swag |
Want to help spread the word about Bike to Work Day and get your coworkers or friends to participate with you?
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Join a Community Ride or Event!
University of New Mexico
On National Bike to School Day, UNM is launching their inaugural event. More information will be linked here once available.
- May 7 Bike to UNM Day Event
Kidical Mass
A group of bicycle enthusiasts that organize family-friendly rides. Learn more by visiting their Instagram @kidicalmassabq
- May 24 Pedals and Paletas Ride: Meet at ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach at 10:00 am, ride out at 10:30 am to Barelas Community Center Park. Free Pop Fizz Paletas for all riders!
Bike Burque
Organizes group rides in Albuquerque. Learn more by visiting their Instagram @bikeburque
- May 10 Ride