Chicago Bike Month
Every May, Chicago Bike Month fills the city with rides, events, and reasons to get on two wheels — from first-timers to daily commuters, everyone's invited.
The vibe
May is ours
Chicago Bike Month is less a single event and more a month-long argument that biking is good, actually. Each May, the Active Transportation Alliance — with support from FK Law and Keating Law Offices — curates a slate of rides, challenges, and community moments designed to get more Chicagoans on bikes and keep the ones already riding fired up.
The programming spans all types of riders and all corners of the city. Whether you’ve been bike-commuting for years or you’re finally dusting off the Trek in the basement, there’s something timed to meet you where you are. It’s a rare citywide moment when cycling culture gets real visibility — on the news, in workplaces, on social feeds.
Beyond the fun, Bike Month is tied to Active Transportation Alliance’s advocacy mission: showing city leaders that people want better infrastructure, safer streets, and a Chicago where bikes are a genuine transportation option. Riding in May is a statement as much as it is a good time.