
National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, and we can’t wait to get rolling on two wheels and #BikeThere! The RTC is celebrating, along with Bicycle Transit Systems (BTS) and the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition (SNVBC), and invites the entire community to join in the fun. Throughout the month, the RTC and its partners are hosting community bike rides, bike safety and maintenance events, and expansion of the RTC Bike Share system.
Event Line Up
Whether you’re riding for fun, fitness or with family, or taking essential trips to work or shop, you are part of our movement for safer streets, connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people.
Everyone is invited to join the fun!
Join us and #BikeThere at the following events!
Congresswoman Titus Infrastructure Funding Press Conference Event
To kick off the celebrations, Congresswoman Dina Titus will host a Press Conference on Thursday, May 5 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. to kick off celebrations. Event details to follow.
FREE bike helmets at First Friday
Continue celebrating National Bike Month by visiting RTC Bike Share at First Friday in downtown Las Vegas on Friday, May 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Bike Share team will be located near the Artifice building distributing free bike helmets.
Bike Safety and Maintenance Event in Summerlin
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Cancelled)
Community Ride through Downtown Las Vegas
Friday, May 13, 2022
Continue celebrating National Bike Month by joining RTC Bike Share for a group ride through downtown Las Vegas. Riders will meet at Fremont Street and 7th Bike Share station on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 5:00 pm to depart no later than 5:15 pm. Riders will be required to sign a waiver and wear helmets. No helmet? No problem! RTC Bike Share will have helmets available for those who need them.
The ride will be approximately one hour with stops along the way to enjoy local art and shops! The ride is limited to the first 20 riders that are active RTC Bike Share customers.
Please sign up at: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/rtc-bike-share-group-ride-2138583167 Invite Code: RTCBS22
Bike Safety and Maintenance Event in Henderson
Sunday, May 22, 2022 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Trek Bikes Henderson
19 S. Stephanie Street, Suite 100 in Henderson
Join the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada as they share how to protect yourself as a cyclist and keep your bicycle in riding condition all year long!
- Short group ride will follow.
- Limited to the first 25 participants. Sign up at rtcsnv.com/bikemonth2022.
- Must register in advance https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/cycling/bike-safety-and-maintenance-event/
- Must be 18+ to register, 12+ can participate with a registered adult.
#BikeThere
New Bike Share Docking Station Unveiling
Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Docking station is located at Martin Luther King Blvd and Alta Drive
In partnership with the Southern Nevada Health District, Bicycle Transit Systems is unveiling a new RTC Bike Share docking station that combines the flexibility and streamlined infrastructure that cities and riders want, with more energy savings.
Bike to Work Week
Bike to Work Week is May 16-20! RTC’s Club Ride program will reward one cyclist with a $50 Walmart gift card for going social. To enter, riders can take a picture riding a bike to work or college anytime during Bike Month and post it on social media tagging Club Ride and RTCSNV on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and using #BikeThere. Lastly, they have to report their bike commute to ClubRideLV.com. Winner will be announced on social media on May 31.
Inspirada/SNVBC/RTC Ride Safe Bike Safety and Maintenance Event
Saturday, May 28, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Solista Pavilion at Inspirada
1890 Via Firenze in Henderson
Join the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada as they share how to protect yourself as a cyclist and keep your bicycle in riding condition all year long!
- Short group ride will follow.
- Limited to the first 25 participants. Sign up at rtcsnv.com/bikemonth2022.
- Must register online in advance
- Must be 18+ to register, 12+ can participate with a registered adult.
#BikeThere