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May is National Bike Month

Established in 1956, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. National Bike Month includes several opportunities to celebrate biking. Albuquerque has been participating in National Bike to Work Day for over two decades and launched an expanded celebration of National Bike Month in 2025, with several community partnerships.

2026 National Bike Month

Free City and Community Events Happening All Month!

2026 Bike Month Poster: English and Spanish 
A round logo with a bike gear as the border and the text Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center in the center.

This is the City of Albuquerque's bike to work day logo. It is looking at the front of bicycle handlebars and has a red chile ristra streamer on the right handlebar and a green chile ristra on the left handlebar. There is an outline of the Albuquerque skyline behind the bike handlebars. It shows the ONEABQ logo at the top above the bike handlebars. In front of the handlebars, it says Bike to Work Day. There is a bicycle gear behind the event title, and at the bottom of the gear, it says Albuquerque, NM.

  • Bike to Work Day: pick up free bike safety swag and the updated bike and trail map
    • Thursday, May 14, varying times at each pop up location  - please note this year's event will be Thursday (except the Ted Hobbs pop up, which is on Tuesday!)
Date Time Location Address or Latitude/Longitude
Tuesday, May 12 7:00-9:00 AM Ted Hobbs Park. Hosted by Sandia National Labs Bike Commuters Group Corner of Innovation Pkwy SE & Blue Halo Way SE                                       35.057909, -106.526727
Thursday, May 14 7:00-9:00 AM North Diversion Channel Trail & Aztec Rd NE. Hosted by Canteen Brewhouse, LaCumbre, and Bike Works 35.120132, -106.612481
Thursday, May 14 7:00-9:00 AM Downtown: Civic Plaza. Hosted by DMD. Al Hurricane Pavilion @ Civic Plaza Albuquerque, NM 87102
Thursday, May 14 7:00-9:00 AM Paseo del Bosque Trail & I-40 (Gail Ryba Bridge). Hosted by Bike ABQ. 35.106573, -106.690729
Thursday, May 14 7:00-9:00 AM Tramway Trail at Montgomery. Hosted by ABQ RIDE At the southeast corner of Montgomery and Tramway 35.130478, -106.497782
Thursday, May 14 9:00 AM - 12 PM Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center - McKinley Shop 3333 Truman St NE, 87110
Thursday, May 14 9:00 AM - 12 PM Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center - West Mesa Shop 5600 Esperanza Dr NW, 87105
Thursday, May 14 7:00-9:00 AM Rail Trail/Sawmill. Hosted by Bike ABQ and Rio Metro.  On the Rail Trail near 19th St and Mountain 35.098321, -106.666929
Thursday, May 14 7:00-9:00 AM UNM/Nob Hill. Hosted by Bike ABQ. On the southeast corner of Silver and Bryn Mawr 35.079065, -106.609430
  • Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) Annual Bike Survey, which is open through June 1, 2026  
  • MRCOG and the Santa Fe MPO also have a survey open for folks 50 years and older. This survey is trying to gather thoughts and preferences about cycling as an older adult.  
  • Visit ABQ ToDo for additional community rides and events!

Additional Community Events


Legal Disclaimer: Bike riding does have risks of injury or death. Bike riders should obey all traffic laws, ride cautiously, within their level of skill and ability, and wear a helmet when riding. By participating in May is National Bike Month, bike riders assume all risks of injury, death, or damage you incur by relying on  information on this website or from participating in any cycling event. Participant will not look to any entity, person, or business connected with creating, promoting, or sponsoring this event, including but not limited to the City of Albuquerque, for any loss, injury, or death that results from participating in any aspect of May is Bike Month. Participant acknowledges that he/she/they has read and agree to the disclaimer set forth herein.