Get ready to put the pedal to the metal this month, Boston. May is Bay State Bike Month and there’s plenty of ways to get involved all month long.
We won’t leave you in suspension, check out these eight wheelie cool events.
🚲 Somerville Bike Kitchen: Open Shop | Wed., May 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Somerville Bike Kitchen, 339R Summer St., Somerville | $10 | Learn to fix your bike with help from Somerville Bike Kitchen staff.
🚲 Bike Seaport Weekly Bike Check-Ups | Wed., May 4-Wed., May 25 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave. | Free | Complimentary bike check-ups every Wednesday with treats from local businesses — registration required.
🚲 Cleaner Greener Quincy | Sat., May 7 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Billings Creek Salt Marsh Trail, Airport Rd. and Saratoga St., Quincy | Free | To bike there, meet up at Hancock Adams Common at Quincy City Hall for an 8:45 a.m. departure.
🚲How to Buy a Used Bicycle Workshop | Mon., May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Cambridge Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge | Free | Learn how to evaluate bicycle condition, style, and features that fits your needs.
🚲 Jamaica Plain Bike Ride | Wed., May 11 | 1-2 p.m. | Ferris Wheels Bike Shop 66 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Enjoy 10-12 miles of easy pedaling through JP and exploring new spots.
🚲 Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival | Sat., May 14 | 12-4 p.m. | The Playstead at Franklin Park | Free | Make your own kite, enjoy several food trucks + get bike maintenance at the REI mobile pop-up shop.
🚲 Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival | Fri., May 20 | 7-9 a.m. | 10 Summer St. | Free | Register to enjoy coffee and get a 2022 Bike to Work Day t-shirt.
🚲 Jamaica Plain Pancake Breakfast | Fri., May 27 | 7-9 a.m. | Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Stop by for pancakes, juice, and friendly chats with fellow cyclists.
If you’re not able to attend one of these events there are also Bike Month Challenges, including Ride Tracking Challenges, social media challenges + the Carry It With You Challenge, which is happening now through Sun., May 15 and the winner will receive a basket from Nantucket Bike Basket Co.
If you’re in the market for some stylish new wheels, check out these functional finds. Learn more about Bay State Bike Month here.