About Bike Month 2023

From e-bikes and adaptive bicycles to trikes and gravel grinders, there is a bike for everybody.  

This year, the Mid-America Regional Council is celebrating bicycling in the Kansas City region in celebration of National Bike Month. We’ll be sharing stories from people who bike, community events to celebrate biking with others and resources for getting on two wheels throughout the month of May.  

Why bike?

Riding a bike makes streets safer, brings people together and keeps the air clean. Whether you’re using a bike for transportation or riding for fun, we look forward to seeing you in the bike lane! New to bike commuting? Visit RideshareKC to find a bike commute buddy, register for Guaranteed Ride Home and more.

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Who Bikes in the Region?

There are thousands of people biking in the Kansas City region every day, from city streets to dirt trails. These are just a few of them.


 

 

 
 

Read Bike Stories

Transportation

Stories of biking from around the Kansas City region

May 01, 2023

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Share your bike story

Do you have a bike story to share? Let us know.

Submit a story
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COMMUNITY BIKE MONTH EVENTS

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KC Family Bike Ride
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All Bike Month events

Planning a community bike event?

Complete a form to get added to the community events calendar (subject to approval). 

Submit an event

Resources

Bike Month Resources

Whether you're an experience rider or just getting started, there are plenty of local resources to help keep you pedaling.

Regional Trails and Bikeways Map


Walking and biking benefit your health, your wallet and the environment. Whether you’re running errands or visiting local parks and trails, the Kansas City region is a great place to explore. The Regional Trails & Bikeways Map will help you find the best route for your trip and find new places to explore.

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Bicycling Education


The League of American Bicyclists and BikeWalkKC have prepared a wealth of materials to give you the tools and skills to try biking for transportation.

Overcoming Bike Commuting Concerns
Ride Better Tips
RideSmart Videos
BikeWalkKC’s Safety Videos
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Have a short trip in the city, but don’t own your own bike? Take RideKC Bike! Kansas City’s bike share program has hubs throughout Kansas City, Johnson County, Lenexa and Longview Lake that allow you to ride, return and repeat on a one-time basis or with an annual membership.

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Why Bike Month?  

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Established by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 and celebrated in communities across the country, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate cycling and the many reasons we ride. Let this Bike Month be your inspiration to explore your neighborhood and get involved with your community!

MARC’s Bike Month 2023 campaign is presented by MARC Transportation department and RideshareKC. 

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