About Bike Month 2025

Riding a bike feels great! Whether it’s the rush of the cooling air, the calming rhythm of pedaling, or the energy in your body that you get from exercise, bikes help you to feel your best.

The Mid-America Regional Council is highlighting bicycling in the Kansas City region in celebration of National Bike Month. Below, you can find resources for getting on two wheels, stories from people who bike and community events to celebrate biking with others this spring. 
 

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 WAY TO GO KC to find a bike commute buddy, register for Guaranteed Ride Home and more.

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COMMUNITY BIKE MONTH EVENTS

May
21
19th annual Kansas City Ride of Silence
May
26
Biking: Pedal Kids USA Bike Camp
All Bike Month events Cycling KC calendar

Plan a community bike event

Whether you want to start a community bike event or even a bike bus, discover ways to do so!

Submit a community bike event What's a Bike Bus - Momentum Magazine Organize a Bike Bus - Walk Bike & Roll to School

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2025 Greater Kansas City Regional Trails &…

May 12, 2025

2025 bike map in print in front of Kansas City heart sculpture

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.

Go to the MARC Bike Month YouTube Playlist

Share your bike story

Have you made a best friend while biking? Discovered a hidden gem via a bicycle? Share your story with us!

Submit a story
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Bike Month Resources

Whether you're an experienced 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.

Regional Trails and Bikeways Map
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
RideKC Bike


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.

RideKC Bike

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 2025 campaign is presented by MARC Transportation department and WAY TO GO. 

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