National Bike Month2023-05-17T17:27:27-07:00

National Bike Month

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. #bikethere and #ridesafe

For a complete list of FREE events, see our event lineup below!

RTC’s Bike Month 2023 Partners

Event Lineup:

Everyone is invited to join the fun! Join us to #BikeThere and #RideSafe to the following FREE events!

 

Friday, May 5: First Friday

Time:         5 – 11 p.m.
Location: Arts District located in Downtown Las Vegas

Celebrate with Bike Share at First Friday at the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas. Come learn how you can enjoy the downtown area using Bike Share. Visit us for fun giveaways like FREE BIKE HELMETS, while supplies last. 

 

 

Saturday, May 6: Downtown Community Ride with Mayor Carolyn Goodman

Time:         9 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Start/End at Llama Lot located at 900 E. Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Join RTC and Mayor Goodman as we officially kick off Bike Month with a community ride around downtown Las Vegas. 

Refreshments and free giveaway items provided by RTC, City of Las Vegas, Club Ride, Bike Share, and Las Vegas Cyclery.

The ride is approximately 4.5 miles around downtown Las Vegas, passing by areas like Las Vegas City Hall and Container Park.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycles and helmets.

Free Bike Share rentals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Riders must have a Bike Share account. To create an account, visit bikeshare.rtcsnv.com. Use promo code BIKEMONTH2023 for free rentals on a virtual kiosk at the event. 

  • Participants must register in advance CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • Must be 18+ years to register, or 12+ years with a registered adult.
  • Participants must be comfortable riding a bicycle safely on roadways and in mixed traffic.
  • The route below is subject to change based on current road and traffic conditions.

 

 

Saturday, May 13: BTC Bike Maintenance Clinic

Time:        4 – 5 p.m.
Location:
The Bike Center inside Bonneville Transit Center. 101 E. Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101.

RTC’s partner, Las Vegas Cyclery, will teach basic maintenance skills to keep your bike in safe riding condition. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. Las Vegas Cyclery will provide a free gift to all participants. 

May 15 – 21: Bike to Work Week Contest

Report your bike ride to work for a chance to win prizes from Club Ride!

RTC’s Club Ride program will reward one cyclist with a $50 Walmart gift card for going social.

To Enter:

  1. 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 and #RIDESAFE.
  2. Join Club Ride and report the bike ride at ClubRideLV.com.

Winner will be announced on social media on May 31.

 

 

May 19 – Bike to Work Day Celebration

Club Ride Bike to Work challenge: Ride your bike to work, post a picture on social media using #bikethere and tag @RTCSNV and @CLUB_RIDE for your chance to win prizes! You must be a current Club Ride member to be eligible. JOIN CLUB RIDE HERE

Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition, Club Ride, RTC Bike Share, and Las Vegas Cyclery will be in the courtyard of the Bonneville Transit Center (101 E. Bonneville Ave) to teach bicycle safety from 9 – 11 a.m. Stop by for GIVEAWAYS and other bicycling resources!

#BIKETHERE #RIDESAFE

 

Saturday, May 27: Bike Clinic and Family Friendly Community Ride

Time:         10 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mountain’s Edge Regional Park. 8101 W. Mountains Edge Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89178

Join RTC and the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition to learn basic maintenance skills to keep your bike in safe riding condition. The clinic will be followed by a friendly ride around the park. 

  • Participants must provide their own bikes and helmets. 
  • Participants must register in advance. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

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